The Lakers have lost Nick Young to torn ligament in his thumb
The Los Angeles Lakers clearly lacked the talent they have had in the past last season but it was injuries that really derailed their 2013-2014 campaign.
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Guards Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash barely saw the court because of various injuries and the team even had to find replacements in the D-League. They had a few surprises like swingman Nick Young, who had the best season of his career. The Lakers hoped they could combine some of those surprises with a returning Bryant and Nash and newcomers like Jeremy Lin and Carlos Boozer to make a run at the playoffs.
That plan is already off to a poor start.
According to Mike Bresnahan of The Los Angeles Times, Young has a torn ligament in his right thumb and will be out about eight weeks.
Nick Young has a torn ligament in his right thumb and will miss about eight weeks, The Times has learned. Bad start for the Lakers.
— Mike Bresnahan (@Mike_Bresnahan) October 4, 2014
Nick Young’s injury could open things up for the likes of Xavier Henry and rookie Jordan Clarkson.
Nick Young averaged 17.9 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game while shooting 43.5% from the field, 38.6% from beyond the arc and 82.5% from the free throw line. In his career, he has averaged 12.2 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game while shooting 42.9% from the floor, 37.7% from three and 82.7% from charity stripe.
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