Murray recovering well from wrist surgery to break Kings playoff drought next season

2022-08-20 13:03

Murray recovering well from wrist surgery to break Kings playoff drought next season


According to reports, the Sacramento Kings rookie is recovering well after undergoing right wrist surgery late last month and is expected to recover before the fall training camp starting next month, which will not affect the playing state next season.


Murray once scored 27 points, 21 rebounds and 4 blocks in a single game on behalf of the Iowa State University men's basketball team. The team history record of more than 20 points and 20 rebounds is considered by scouts as a potential future prospect in the league.


He was selected by the Kings with the 4th overall pick in the first round of the league draft. He scored a game-high 26 points and 8 rebounds in his summer league debut last month, showing amazing containment and leading the ball. The team wins, whether it is offensive skills or mentality, it is no less than other league predecessors. The rising star, who had high hopes for Kings coach Mike Brown, was also named MVP in this year's Las Vegas Summer League, averaging 23.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2 assists and 1.3 steals per game. He ranks fourth in scoring average among all players with at least 20 points per game.


It is reported that Murray has no serious problems with his right wrist in the summer league, but under the careful consideration of the team's medical care and Brown, it is recommended that he maintain a 100% healthy body to play in the new season. The rookie only underwent minor surgery last month to remove some unnecessary tissue from his wrist. At present, he has made good progress in recovery and has resumed training with both hands to pitch for the Kings. Get ready for fall training starting October 4th.


The Kings haven't made the playoffs since they advanced to the playoffs in 2006, falling into a playoff drought in these 16 years. With the new Kings coach Brown taking office and bringing in Murray, a rookie who had outstanding performance in summer league and a strong team sense to help the Kings win multiple games, Brown insisted that he has enough confidence to lead the Kings to break the season next season. 16 years of playoff drought. It remains to be seen whether the highly anticipated rookie can show more superb performance in his first rookie season.