Thunder Struck: Russell Westbrook Will Miss the Entire Preseason After Having Knee Surgery

September 12, 2018 0

russ-cover-500x346 Thunder Struck: Russell Westbrook Will Miss the Entire Preseason After Having Knee Surgery

Tough news for Oklahoma City Thunder fans.

 

Earlier today, OKC Thunder star Russell Westbrook underwent knee surgery and he could miss sometime in the preseason and during the 2018-19 NBA regular season.

 

According to the Thunder,

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook underwent a successful arthroscopic procedure on his right knee, Thunder Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti announced today.

The Thunder, Westbrook and his representation determined that after he experienced inflammation in his knee this past weekend that the best course of action was the proactive procedure, performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache with Thunder medical personnel present at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles.

The seven-time All-Star averaged a triple-double for a second straight season during the 2017-18 campaign, with 25.4 points, a league-leading 10.3 assists and 10.1 rebounds, making him the first player in NBA history to average a triple-double in multiple seasons.

Westbrook will be re-evaluated in approximately four weeks, at which time a further update will be provided.

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