D’Tigers forward, Chimezie Metu, suffered a left knee injury in Barcelona’s 102-99 Liga ACB win over Valencia Basket on Sunday night and may face a lengthy lay off.
The injury occurred in the second minute of the second quarter when Valencia’s Nate Reuvers accidentally fell on Metu’s knee while both players were vying for a rebound with the former Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns player left wriggling in pain and had to leave the court.
He had scored six points in four minutes on the court shooting 100% from inside the two-point line. The club confirmed that he would undergo further medical tests to determine the extent of the injury after failing to return to the floor.
“Chimezie Metu will not continue playing the Barça-Valencia Basket match. The Blaugrana player will undergo medical tests in the next few hours to find out the exact extent of the injury to his left knee that occurred during the second quarter of the match,” the club wrote on X.
Metu, 27, has been a vital addition to Barcelona’s squad since joining as a free agent after six NBA seasons with the Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs, Detriot Pistons and Phoenix Suns. His injury is a concern for the team, which has relied on his skills since his arrival.
In the same game, Semi Ojeleye, Metu’s compatriot, and Valencia forward, put up an impressive performance, leading his team with 19 points and five rebounds despite the loss. Ojeleye demonstrated efficiency, shooting 100% from inside the arc, 50% from three-point range, and 90% from the free-throw line.
D’Tigers forward, Chimezie Metu, suffered a left knee injury in Barcelona’s 102-99 Liga ACB win over Valencia Basket on Sunday night and may face a lengthy lay off.
The injury occurred in the second minute of the second quarter when Valencia’s Nate Reuvers accidentally fell on Metu’s knee while both players were vying for a rebound with the former Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns player left wriggling in pain and had to leave the court.
He had scored six points in four minutes on the court shooting 100% from inside the two-point line. The club confirmed that he would undergo further medical tests to determine the extent of the injury after failing to return to the floor.
“Chimezie Metu will not continue playing the Barça-Valencia Basket match. The Blaugrana player will undergo medical tests in the next few hours to find out the exact extent of the injury to his left knee that occurred during the second quarter of the match,” the club wrote on X.
Metu, 27, has been a vital addition to Barcelona’s squad since joining as a free agent after six NBA seasons with the Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs, Detriot Pistons and Phoenix Suns. His injury is a concern for the team, which has relied on his skills since his arrival.
In the same game, Semi Ojeleye, Metu’s compatriot, and Valencia forward, put up an impressive performance, leading his team with 19 points and five rebounds despite the loss. Ojeleye demonstrated efficiency, shooting 100% from inside the arc, 50% from three-point range, and 90% from the free-throw line.
