THE Meralco Bolts confirmed the extent of the injury suffered by Rondae Hollis-Jefferson during their game in EASL Home and Away Season 3 against Macau Black Bears last Saturday in Ilagan, Isabela.
The Bolts disclosed the 30-year-old import sustained a right Achilles tendon rupture when he landed on the foot of 7-foot-6 Macau import Sam Deguara in the third quarter of the game at the Capital Arena.
Hollis-Jefferson had to be assisted by his teammates to the Meralco dugout and never returned to the game which the team won, 93-91.
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The team described the former NBA player as ‘a great person and an incredible teammate.’
“Our thoughts and prayers are with him and our focus now is on his immediate treatment and recovery,” said Meralco in an official statement, copy of which was furnished to Spin.ph.
“The Meralco Bolts are deeply grateful to Rondae for his contributions on and off the court. We believe in his resilience and are confident that he will overcome the challenge and return stronger.”
Hollis-Jefferson is set to leave for the US on Monday where he will seek medical treatment
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