Pivot, recently involved in a bombastic trade for the Portland Trail Blazers, suffered an injury in a match last Sunday, 5th, and will be away from NBA courts until the 2024/25 season
Robert Williams will undergo knee surgery and will not return to the NBA court until the 2024/25 season. Adrian Wojnarowskifrom North American ESPN, confirmed this Friday, the 10th, that the medical procedure will be carried out on the pivot’s right leg.
Newly exchanged Portland Trail BlazersTime Lord had been dealing with injuries in the season Boston Celtics. Arthroscopic surgery on his left knee ruled Williams out of 29 games last season.
Robert Williams III will be required to undergo season-ending right knee surgery, per @wojespnpic.twitter.com/9gJZ4qzeod
— NBA TV (@NBATV) November 10, 2023
The center who played for the Celtics was involved in the negotiation that led Jrue Holiday to Massachusetts, in a sequence of exchanges after Damian Lillard go to Milwaukee Bucks this off-season.
Robert felt the injury in a match against Memphis Grizzlies last Sunday, 5th. Having only played for 11 minutes, he had to leave to avoid worsening the situation. With averages of 6.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks, the player will not play in the NBA for several months.
Source: sportbuzz
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