Charlotte Hornets forward/center Grant Williams is out for the season with a torn ACL.
Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams has suffered a season-ending torn ACL in his knee, sources told ESPN. Williams averaged 10.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists this season. pic.twitter.com/VPeJSLo3vz
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It’s not surprising. Williams’ injury was the textbook example of what a torn ACL looks like. His knee buckled and caved inwards while he was trying to decelerate. He immediately gestured to the bench and was carried to the locker room. Imaging confirmed what I think most people were already assuming.
The injury will end Williams’ season. He’s been a Swiss army knife for a Hornets team that’s been short on bodies once again. He’s been the team’s starting center and starting power forward depending on absences. He’s been a quintessential glue guy and steady performer. Now the Hornets are once again scrambling to fill a void created by injury.
If there’s any silver lining to this injury, it’s that it’s early enough in the season that Williams will have a good chance to be cleared to return by the start of next season. It all depends on how well his body responds to surgery and rehab.
