On Wednesday morning it was announced that Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte Divincenzo will not participate in Eurobasket due to a recurring toe injury. Divincenzo would play for Team Italy after he had been given Italian citizenship earlier this month. In the beginning this seemed to be more a precautionary measure than anything. However, after more information came out, this injury seems to be more serious. Italy Basketball Spreader Gigi Datome gave more details.
“On July 21 we received approval from the (Timberwolves),” said Datome. “Donte resumed the training, but between 22 and 23 July he felt discomfort in his big toe, who had already cost him a month this season. We set a deadline yesterday, and according to doctors and specialists we were talking about three to four months of therapy, so it was not possible. He sent the video to show that we were on the same page.
Now three to four months of therapy does not mean that Divincenzo will miss the start of the season. Trusted Timberwolves Reporter Jon Krawczynski said that the team is not worried about the availability of Divincenzo. Anyway, the fact that this is a recurring injury is somewhat problematic and can influence Divincenzo next season.
The injury update of Divincenzo should involve Wolves fans
Divincenzo missed 19 games with a toe injury last season. Even if he didn’t miss the time to start the season, the possibility of rearranging this injury would have to do with fans. Moreover, the comments from Datome certainly increase the opportunities that Divincenzo is missing time with this toe injury. If Divincenzo needs three to four months in therapy and is not 100% before the season starts, the wolves should not decline him.
This injury update comes at an unfortunate time for Divincenzo and the Wolves. After Divincenzo had lost Nickeil Alexander-Walker, it was expected that Divincenzo would play an even more important role. His scoring, 3-point shooting, secondary game formation and perimeter defense are vital for the bank of the wolves.
If he misses the time, the Wolves will have to count on second -year players, Rob Dillingham and Terrence Shannon Jr., even more. It is also worth noting that Divincenzo is eligible for a contract extension. This recent injury makes its value even more challenging to gauge.
Ultimately, the comments from Datome and the fact that this is a recurring injury for Divincenzo concerning Wolves fans. It is possible that this injury is a bigger problem than originally expected.
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