Hornets guard James Bouknight underwent surgery on Monday to repair a tendon in his fifth digit on his right hand, the team announced in a press release.
Bouknight will not participate in the summer league next month.
The 11th pick of last year’s draft, Bouknight had a disappointing rookie campaign. He only made 31 appearances last season, averaging 4.6 PPG and 1.7 RPG in 8.9 MPG. He missed games due to wrist, neck and elbow injuries.
He also had a sideline altercation with now former head coach James Borrego in early February.
The surgery was performed by Dr. Brandon Valentine at Novant Health Charlotte Orthopedic Hospital in consultation with Hornets team physician Dr. Marcus Cook.
Fifth digit of his right hand? What the H?
Why is it written like that?
Pinky and thumb are the only possibilities, aren’t they?
Does his pinky not identify as a pinky?
What’s happening?
Big bust so far. I was routing for him, but it’s looking like they should’ve kept Monk in hindsight.
Damn…that timing. They need him this year. Wanted to see him in summer league