Milwaukee Bucks’ championship aspirations are in jeopardy, with star Damian Lillard identified with deep vein thrombosis.
Milwaukee Bucks All-Star guard Damian Lillard has deep vein thrombosis in his proper calf, the crew introduced.
In accordance with the Bucks, Lillard is on a blood-thinning remedy that has stabilised his situation, and he’ll proceed to bear testing. The crew didn’t present a timetable for Lillard’s return on Tuesday, solely saying updates can be supplied as acceptable.
“Damian’s well being is our No. 1 precedence,” Bucks normal supervisor Jon Horst stated in a press release. “We’ll help him as he strikes via his weekly means of strict standards to make sure that it’s protected for him to return to play. Medical doctors have indicated that his scenario could be very unlikely to happen once more. We’re grateful that this was recognized and medicated shortly, which helps with the restoration.”
Lillard, 34, final performed on March 18 on the Golden State Warriors earlier than sitting out the Bucks’ final three video games with what was described as a calf damage.
Lillard is averaging 24.9 factors, 7.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds and 1.2 steals per recreation in 58 video games (all begins) in his second season with Milwaukee. He has profession averages of 25.1 factors, 6.7 assists and 4.3 rebounds per recreation in 900 video games with the Portland Path Blazers (2012-23) and Bucks.
The Bucks (40-31) have 11 video games remaining within the common season. They presently maintain fifth place within the Japanese Convention standings and are down a pair of huge males in Jericho Sims (thumb) and Bobby Portis Jr (suspension).
