With about a month until the Playoffs of the NBA, the Milwaukee Bucks I have received news about one of its star players.
The team announced on Tuesday Damian Lillard He has been diagnosed with a thrombosis of deep veins (a blood clot) in his right calf.
The diagnosis will keep Lillard out indefinitely.
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Milwaukee Bucks Guard, Damian Lillard (0), dribbles the ball against Los Angeles Lakers in the first quarter at Fiserv Forum. The Bucks wore a little patch to honor the former Junior Bridgeman player who died this week. (Pictures Benny Siu-Imagn)
The Bucks provided the seven-chance status update of the All-NBA without offering a target date for their potential return. Lillard has lost the last three Bucks competitions and has already been ruled out for Wednesday’s game in Denver.
« Damian’s health is our number 1 priority, » said Bucks General Director Jon Horst in a statement. « We will support it as you move through this weekly process of strict criteria to ensure that it is certain that it is sure to play again. Doctors have indicated that their situation is unlikely to occur again. We thank this that this was identified and medicated quickly, which helps the recovery. »
Lillard has been taking blood medication, which has stabilized the blood clot, Espn pointed.
Damian Lillard #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks and Eastern Conference All-Stars Shoot the ball against the All-Stars of the Western Conference in the first quarter during the All-Star game of the NBA of the NBA of 2024 in Gainbridge Fieldhouse on February 18, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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Unfortunately for the Bucks, maybe they will have some suggestion about the time that Lillard will waste. The Superestrella de San Antonio Spurs Victor Wembanyama Last month he was diagnosed with a blood clot on his shoulder, and the Spurs quickly ruled him out for the rest of the season.
It is noteworthy that San Antonio did not fight exactly for a playoff place when the diagnosis of Wembanyama arrived. Milwaukee is currently the fifth seed of the Eastern Conference. The Bucks and the Pacers’ Division Companions are 2.5 games from each other in the standings, with Indiana the four seeds and Detroit sitting in sixth place.
Damian Lillard #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks raises portraits during the media day on October 2, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Note to the user: The user expressly recognizes and agrees that, when downloading or using this photo, the user consents the terms and conditions of the Getty Images license agreement. (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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Lillard is his second season in Milwaukee after spending his first 11 seasons with the Blazers of Portland Trail. He has promised 24.9 points and 7.1 assists per game, until his part of his career statistics.
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