Kyrie Irving to Miss Remainder of Regular Season & Playoffs After Knee Surgery
Uncle Drew’s luck runs out.
The Boston Celtics‘ luck has just run dry. News has emerged that Kyrie Irving will miss the rest of the NBA season and the playoffs due to a procedure he’ll undergo this weekend. The surgery will remove two screws placed in his patella from his injury in the 2015 NBA Finals during his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Uncle Drew is expected to make a full recovery within 4-5 months after the surgery.
Take a look at the Celtics’ announcement and Kyrie’s message to his fans below.
#NEBHInjuryReport Kyrie Irving will undergo a procedure this Saturday to remove two screws implanted in his patella from an injury suffered during the 2015 NBA Finals.
He is expected to make a full recovery in 4-5 months. https://t.co/WKQfPlUZ0u
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 5, 2018