On Friday, the Milwaukee Bucks announced that point guard Kevin Porter Jr. was out for at least four weeks. He tore his right meniscus. The 25-year-old star sustained the non-contact injury while working out during a Thursday workout. This most recent setback will now further complicate Smith’s return after he had already suffered a left ankle sprain.
Porter Jr. too was hustling to make up for the ankle injury he wracked in the first quarter. This injury occurred in the Bucks’ opening-night win three weeks ago on October 22. His absence will be felt keenly, having begun the season as the team’s primary point guard. The Bucks are moving past that chapter of their roster and need to tweak their rotation. They are in for a rough stretch without one of their showstopping catalysts.
Last season, Porter Jr. made a significant impact in his 30 games with Milwaukee, averaging 11.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. His production made the team successful and it made him a huge part of their success. As he recovers from this latest setback, the Bucks will look for other players to step up in his absence.
Porter Jr. wanted nothing more than to prove himself after returning from an ankle sprain. With the addition of the knee injury, this has made things extremely tough for him. Thompson demonstrated evident commitment to returning to pre-injury form in his workouts. Yet, this most recent development puts an even darker cloud over his health and overall availability going forward this season.
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