After Gordon Hayward of the Boston Celtics suffered a horrific injury in the Tuesday’s game vs. Cavs, another player was seriously injured on Wednesday. Brooklyn Nets point guard Jeremy Lin landed awkwardly after a drive in the fourth quarter of the game vs. Pacers and crumbled on the court. He left the game with an injury, but no one was certain about its severity. Lin left the game with 18 points scored and 4 assists.
On Thursday, the Nets revealed that Lin has been diagnosed with a ruptured patella tendon and is expected to miss the 2017-18 season.
Jeremy Lin has been diagnosed with a ruptured patella tendon and is expected to miss the 2017-18 season
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“Jeremy worked tremendously hard during the offseason and in training camp and was excited for the prospects of the team this season.” – said Nets general manager Sean Marks. “We feel awful that the injury will cost him the season, however, our entire organization will be there to support Jeremy in every way possible throughout his recovery. Jeremy remains an important part of this team and will continue to contribute in a leadership role.”
Jeremy Lin was selected to start at point guard for the Brooklyn Nets this season, although the team has acquired talented D’Angelo Russell, who plays the same position. The idea of the Nets was to start Lin at point guard this season and have Russell play shooting guard. With Lin out, Russell will likely move to his natural position, while another new addition to the team, Allen Crabbe, will take the shooting guard position.
After a breakthrough spell with the New York Knicks, Jeremy Lin became something of a NBA journeyman. He finally settled with the Nets in 2016, signing a three-year contract, worth around $36 million. His first season with the team was spoiled by injuries, and he managed to play only 36 games. Lin averaged 14.5 points, 5.1 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals during that time.
