Detroit Pistons star Jaden Ivey will likely sit out the remainder of the NBA season after sustaining a broken fibula on his left leg, per ESPN.
During Wednesday’s game between the Pistons and the Orlando Magic, Ivey was stretchered out of the court after a brutal collision with Cole Anthony in the fourth quarter.
After the ball was cleared on a failed rebound attempt from both teams, Ivey and Anthony dove in to recover the loose rock. As they both went in face first, Ivey was launched forward and fell on his lower back while the Magic regained position.
The officials blew the whistle seconds before Ivey began screaming in pain after the play.
An alternate angle showed how Anthony threw his hip and body weight onto Ivey’s left leg, causing it to bend awkwardly. Their momentum took Ivey’s feet airborne before falling onto the hardwood.
The Purdue product stayed down momentarily as players and staff members from both teams circled him. Anthony was also seen in tears as teammates consoled both players.
As Ivey got carried into the locker room, fans escorted him with applause and chants of ‘Ivey’.
On Thursday, Shams Charania reported that the third-year star sustained the injury and is unlikely to return this season.
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Detroit Pistons star Jaden Ivey suffered a broken fibula on his left leg after Wednesday’s game
Cole Anthony collided with Ivey while contesting for a loose ball which resulted in the injury
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