BROOKLYN (October 19th, 2017) – Brooklyn Nets point guard Jeremy Lin is out for the season. Lin, 29, has been diagnosed with a ruptured patella tendon of his right knee. The injury occurred during a fourth quarter lay-up attempt with 4:53 remaining on the clock of last night’s game, Wednesday in Indiana, the team’s first game of the season. Lin finished with 18 points, 4 assists, 7-for-7 from the free-throw line.
Lin finished with 18 points, 4 assists, 7-for-7 from the free-throw line. As of now, it’s projected that Lin will miss the rest of the team’s remaining 81 games. More details will be announced at a later time. Brooklyn plays their home opener tomorrow night at Barclays Center against the Orlando Magic, and on Sunday against the Atlanta Hawks.
“Jeremy worked tremendously hard during the off-season and in training camp, and was excited for the prospects of the team this season,” said Nets General Manager Sean Marks. “We feel awful that the injury will cost him the season, however our entire organization will be there to support Jeremy in every way possible throughout his recovery. Jeremy remains an important part of this team, and will continue to contribute in a leadership role.”
This is the second season in a row that Lin has been injured. He played in only 36 games last season due to a left hamstring injury. Lin signed a three-year, $36 million deal with Brooklyn in 2016. He averaged 14.5 points and 5.1 assists in his injury-shortened 2016-17 season.