Utah Jazz Players, Coach React to Taylor Hendricks' Gruesome Injury
Jazz Forward Suffers Broken Leg in Game Against Lakers
Utah Jazz forward Taylor Hendricks suffered a gruesome leg injury in the team's game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. Hendricks went down with a non-contact injury in the second quarter and was immediately taken to the locker room. The Jazz later announced that Hendricks had suffered a broken fibula and will be out indefinitely.
Teammates Express Shock and Support
Hendricks' teammates were visibly shaken by the injury. Donovan Mitchell, who was playing alongside Hendricks at the time, said he was "heartbroken" to see his teammate go down. Rudy Gobert, the Jazz's All-Star center, said that the team would "rally around" Hendricks and support him through his recovery.
Coach Snyder: 'Tough Loss for Our Team'
Jazz coach Quin Snyder called the injury a "tough loss" for the team. Snyder said that Hendricks was a "key part" of the Jazz's rotation and that his absence would be felt. Snyder also said that the team would need to "come together" and find a way to win without Hendricks.
Hendricks Expected to Make Full Recovery
The Jazz have not yet announced a timetable for Hendricks' return, but it is expected that he will make a full recovery. Hendricks is a young player with a bright future, and the Jazz are confident that he will be able to bounce back from this injury.
Reaction from Around the NBA
The injury to Hendricks has sent shockwaves through the NBA. Many players and coaches have taken to social media to express their support for Hendricks and the Jazz. LeBron James, the Lakers' star forward, said that he was "praying for" Hendricks and that he was a "tough kid" who would come back stronger.