In an NBA night marked by several prestigious posters, a news came to tarnish the party: CJ McCollum contracted a health problem which will put him on the sidelines for some time at least. We take stock.
Jacques Chirac used to say that “the shits fly in squadrons”, and it is certainly not the Blazers who would contradict him. As the mayonnaise doesn’t set between Chauncey Billups and his players, GM Neil Oshley has been fired and the soap opera Damian Lillard continues to cast a specter of uncertainty over Oregon, this is dirty news for CJ McCollum.
The Ohio native has indeed contracted a rare health glitch, which stems from an injury during the Blazers game against Boston on December 4, according to the franchise. Shams Charania relayed the news, which obviously worried fans:
CJ McCollum suffered a collapsed lung
Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum has a pneumothorax (collapsed right lung) and will be further evaluated, team says.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 8, 2021
Trail Blazers full-back CJ McCollum suffers from pneumothorax (collapsed lungs) and will undergo additional exams, says the franchise.
Concretely, the pneumothorax results in the abnormal presence of air around the lungs. The origin can be spontaneous or follow a specific episode – in this case, the match against Boston. Rapid or even urgent treatment may sometimes be necessary, as this medical condition can lead to severe complications if it is not treated and brought under control.
The prognosis for the return to competition of the friend of Damian Lillard in the backcourt will be revealed after the additional exams that McCollum will take. Unlike “classic” basketball injuries, this is a rare, unprecedented case that makes it difficult to predict the severity of the situation.
The full-back didn’t need that, as he already has to contend with persistent trade rumors, as well as his wife’s complicated pregnancy, whom he rarely sees due to COVID restrictions and his incessant travels with him. his team. In short, a delicate period for one of the players most respected by his peers.
Bad times for CJ McCollum, to whom we wish the most speedy recovery. Hoping to have reassuring news soon.
