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Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson has been diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture of the posterior talus in his right ankle, according to General Manager Billy King. The injury occurred during practice on Saturday, December 5.
Hollis-Jefferson will undergo surgery this week, and a timetable for his return will be established following the procedure.
It’s been a very tough season for the 5-15 Nets, but a bright spot has been rookie Hollis-Jefferson’s solid play, especially on the defensive end. In 19 games (14 starts) this season, Hollis-Jefferson has averaged 5.2 points, 6.1 rebounds (fourth among qualifying rookies), 1.4 assists and 1.4 steals (first among qualifying rookies) in 22.1 minutes per game. He’s scored in double figures three times, recorded double digit rebounds five times and is the only rookie in the league to register a five-steal game (he’s posted two such games).
