Jalen Williams injury update: Thunder star stretchered off after gruesome lower-leg injury originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Thunder look like a team that is hungry for a title after their repeat bid fell short last season, but they might have to rely more heavily on their depth going forward after a gruesome injury to Jalen Williams on Sunday night.
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Williams left the court on a stretcher after suffering a lower-leg injury against the Clippers. The reactions from teammates and Clippers players immediately indicated the injury was serious, and the video of Williams’ awkward landing leave no doubt.
The former All-Star was able to give a thumbs-up to the crowd as he was taken off the court, but he’s facing an absence that will test one of the deepest rosters in the NBA.
Here’s what you need to know about Williams’ injury.
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Williams suffered the lower-leg injury on the way down from an attempt at the basket, landing awkwardly. While the details are still to be determined, it was obvious from the way Williams’ ankle bent that he was dealing with a serious injury.
