Noooooooooooo! Brooklyn Nets guard Jeremy Lin has been diagnosed with a ruptured patella tendon of the right knee and is expected to miss the rest of the 2017-18 season, the team announced Thursday.
The injury occurred Wednesday night during the fourth quarter of Brooklyn's season-opener against the Indiana Pacers. Lin landed awkwardly on a drive to the basket and crumbled to court in obvious pain. His immediate emotional reaction seemed to indicate he knew the injury was pretty serious.
"I'm done," he said, shaking his head, before doubling over in anguish. It's painful to even watch.
Jeremy Lin says "I'm done," after going down with a non-contact knee injury against the Pacers. Prayers up for him. pic.twitter.com/KXZhb02GX8
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Lin scored 18 points. The Nets lost to the Pacers 131-140.
"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."
THIS SUCKS. Wishing you a quick recovery, Jeremy.
