The NBA Grizzlies recently announced that Morant, the team's main point guard, suffered a serious injury to his right shoulder and will be reimbursed for the season for surgery. This is undoubtedly a huge loss for the Grizzlies and Morant himself for the 2022-23 season.
Injuries have passed
On Jan. 7, during Grizzlies practice, Morant was fouled on his right hand during an offensive attack, resulting in a dislocated right shoulder. After an MRI, doctors diagnosed Morant with a severe tear in the labrum of the right scapula.
This is a more serious shoulder injury that requires surgery. Considering the recovery cycle after surgery, the Grizzlies decided to reimburse Morant for the season after careful evaluation.
Morant's performance this season
This season, Morant has been in excellent form and is the absolute core player of the Grizzlies. After an eight-game suspension at the beginning of the season, he averaged 25.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 8.1 assists per game in the first nine games after his return, leading the team in all three statistics. In particular, he performed well on the offensive end, and stood up to shoulder the team's scoring responsibilities at critical moments many times.
The impact of injuries on the Grizzlies
Morant's injury has undoubtedly dealt a heavy blow to the Grizzlies' fighting power and ranking this season. Morant is the team's leading scorer and playmaker, and his offensive and playmaking abilities are important guarantees of the team's success. In the context of the continuous forward concentration of teams in the league, without Morant in charge, the Grizzlies' goal of retaining the top eight in the West will be under great pressure.
Morant's career experience
Since joining the NBA as a No. 1 overall pick in 2016, Morant has proven himself in a stellar rookie season. But in his first few seasons with the Grizzlies, he was never able to lead the team past the first round of the playoffs.
It wasn't until last season that Morant exploded and successfully led the Grizzlies to the Western Conference semifinals. It's a pity that they lost to the Warriors 1-4 in the end and missed the Western Conference Finals. This season, Morant is expected to lead the team to the playoffs farther away, but has suffered a brutal injury.
According to medical experts, Morant will need at least six months to return to training after undergoing surgery. By then, the season has come to an end, and Morant will be fully prepared for the 2022-23 season. Doctors said that as long as the recovery training is completed strictly according to the doctor's instructions, Morant is expected to make a full recovery before the start of the new season, which is the only hope for the Grizzlies and fans.
In fact, before the start of the season, Morant suffered an eight-game suspension for the opening season. This is mainly related to the controversy caused by the video of him holding a gun on social media. Morant will need to reflect on what is necessary to behave in public and accept the punishment. But in any case, a 24-year-old has paid a lot of Xi fees for his studies, and hopefully he will learn from it and focus on training and the game itself.
Balance the demands of the body with the needs of the profession
A professional athlete must pay attention to the reasonable protection of the body while pursuing professional achievements. Frequent high-intensity training and games are taking a toll on Morant's body, and failing to balance recovery and protection can have a negative impact on his career in the long run.
Hopefully, this serious injury will make Morant deeply aware of this problem, and make adjustments accordingly after recovery, so that he can perform at the level he should in his career.
Attention and support from fans and media
After the news of the season reimbursement was announced, Grizzlies fans and media reporters lamented. They are very concerned about Morant's surgery and recovery, and have sent their best wishes on social networks, saying that they will definitely support Morant through this difficult period.
It also shows Morant's status and how much he is loved at Memphis. It is believed that with the encouragement of the fans, Morant will maintain a positive attitude, devote himself to surgical recovery, and strive to return to the court as soon as possible.
The serious injury was a major blow to both Morant and the Grizzlies. But fans and media will fully support Morant through this difficult time, and Morant is confident that he will recover soon. I believe that his career will usher in a more brilliant peak moment. It's just a short break and we're looking forward to the moment when Morant returns to the court!
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