(Photo : Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – Anfernee Simons (#1) of the Portland Trail Blazers within the second half at Crypto.com Arena on October 25, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons has been dealt a setback early into the season.
The 24-year-old injured his proper thumb throughout their season opener towards the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday, October 25.
Following an MRI carried out on Thursday night, it was confirmed that there was a tear within the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of his proper thumb, and the workforce introduced that surgical procedure could be essential.
Simons is predicted to be sidelined for 4 to 6 weeks, together with the restoration course of.
The Florida native was chosen by the Trail Blazers within the first spherical of the 2018 NBA Draft with the twenty fourth total decide.
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Solid season debut for Anfernee Simons
Simons put up a powerful efficiency through the Trail Blazers’ season opener towards the Clippers on the highway in Crypto.com Arena. However, Portland misplaced the sport, 123-111.
The sixth-year guard contributed 18 factors, capturing 6-of-14 from the sector and 2-of-6 from past the arc. In addition, he grabbed two rebounds, dished out 4 assists, and made two steals throughout his 27 minutes of play.
In the 2022-23 NBA season, Simons achieved career-high averages of 21.1 factors, 2.6 rebounds, and 4.1 assists in 35.0 minutes per sport.
With the departure of Damian Lillard, he’s anticipated to make important progress this yr, shouldering higher obligations for the workforce.
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