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The Washington Wizards announced Thursday that All-Star point guard John Wall underwent a pair of surgical procedures on both of his knees.
Wlal, who was posted courtside at Game 2 of the Hawks-Cavs series last night, is expected to be ready for the start of next season.
Injury Update: John Wall undergoes procedure on left knee, expected to be ready for start of season
Press Release: https://t.co/mQSf75jXQx
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"I am determined to lead this team back to the playoffs and getting healthy is the best way for me to accomplish that." – @JohnWall
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A bum right knee had the 25-year-old out of the last five games of the 2015-16 campaign.
From the press release:
The procedure was performed by Dr. Richard D. Parker at the Cleveland Clinic Marymount following consultations with Dr. James Andrews, Dr. Josh Hackel and Wizards Head Team Physician Wiemi Douoguih. […] “John’s procedure went very well and should allow him to play without pain once he has completed his rehabilitation,” said Parker. “We have worked closely with the Wizards’ medical and athletic training staff throughout this process to develop the plan he will need to follow this summer in order to resume his normal basketball activities.”
Wall averaged career-highs in points (19.9, 21 st in the NBA), assists (10.2, third in the NBA), rebounds (4.9), and steals (1.9, tied for eighth in the NBA) this season while posting a career-high 49 double-doubles (tied for fourth in the NBA, second amongst guards) in 77 games. He was selected to the Eastern Conference All-Star team for the third straight season, was named Eastern Conference Player of the Month for December and Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played from Jan. 11-17.
“The consultations with John, his agent and a variety of top medical professionals led us all to the conclusion that the best course of action for John was to have this procedure done now with regards to both next season and his long-term health,” said Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld. “John has been a true warrior for us throughout his career and we’re confident that his work ethic will have him back leading the team as soon as possible.”
