NBA stars, personalities react to Kristaps Porzingis' ACL tear

Gabe Fernandez

NBA stars, personalities react to Kristaps Porzingis' ACL tear image

The Knicks confirmed Wedensday (AEDT) that All-Star forward Kristaps Porzingis suffered an ACL tear during the team's home loss to the Bucks.

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Porzingis was attempting a dunk over Giannis Antetokounmpo when he landed awkwardly on his left leg, causing the injury that will most likely end his season.

After the game, players from around the NBA offered thoughts and prayers to the third-year pro.

The injury was bad enough that even some notable NBA Twitter personalities expressed their frustration.

Porzingis is the fourth player to suffer a long-term injury since being chosen to LeBron James' All-Star roster (DeMarcus Cousins, Kevin Love and John Wall are the others). Prior to his injury, Porzingis was averaging 22.7 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks per game, while shooting 43.9 percent from the field.

 

Gabe Fernandez