Caris LeVert's Sports Injuries

Type of Sport: Basketball

Caris LeVert's Sports Injuries Table

Type Area Date Consequences Content How It Happened Recovery Duration Rehabilitation Details Impact On Career Psychological Impact Previous Injuries Return To Competition Severity Treatment Medical Staff Long Term Impact Preventive Measures Competition Missed Initial Symptoms Re Injury Risk Support System Rehabilitation Location
Foot Injuries Right Foot 2017-12-06 Missed several games. LeVert suffered a right foot injury during practice, which caused him to miss several games in the 2017-2018 season. Sustained during practice. Approximately 3 weeks Rest, physical therapy, and gradual return to basketball activities. Minor setback, quickly returned to form. Handled well due to previous experience with injuries. Previous right foot injury in college. Returned in late December 2017. Moderate Rest and physical therapy. Brooklyn Nets medical team. No long-term impact reported. Foot strengthening exercises and proper footwear. Missed approximately 3 weeks of the 2017-2018 season. Pain and discomfort in the right foot. Moderate, due to previous injury history. Team medical staff and family. Team facilities.
Fractures Right Leg 2020-01-10 Underwent surgery to repair the fracture. Caris LeVert suffered a gruesome right leg fracture during a game on January 11, 2020. The injury occurred when he landed awkwardly after attempting a layup. LeVert landed awkwardly after attempting a layup during a game against the Dallas Mavericks. Approximately 3 months Rehabilitation included physical therapy and gradual return to basketball activities. Missed the remainder of the season but returned to form in the following season. Required mental resilience to overcome the trauma of a severe injury. No significant injuries reported prior to this. Returned to competition in the 2020-2021 season. Severe Surgical intervention followed by physical therapy. Brooklyn Nets medical team and external orthopedic specialists. No long-term impact reported as he returned to his previous performance level. Strengthening exercises and monitoring for any signs of weakness. Missed the remainder of the 2019-2020 season. Immediate pain and inability to bear weight on the leg. Low, with proper rehabilitation and monitoring. Family, team, and mental health professionals. Team facilities and specialized rehabilitation centers.
Sprains Left Ankle 2018-11-11 Missed several weeks of play. During a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, LeVert suffered a left ankle sprain after landing on another player's foot. LeVert landed on another player's foot, causing his ankle to twist. Approximately 6 weeks Included rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE), followed by physical therapy. Temporary setback but returned to play at a high level. Frustration due to time off the court but remained mentally strong. Previous left ankle sprain in high school. Returned in early January 2019. Moderate RICE method, followed by physical therapy. Brooklyn Nets medical team. No significant long-term impact reported. Ankle strengthening exercises and wearing supportive footwear. Missed approximately 6 weeks of the 2018-2019 season. Pain, swelling, and limited range of motion. Moderate, due to previous injury history. Team medical staff and family. Team facilities.

Caris LeVert's Sports Injuries Videos

Caris LeVert broke his leg (Scary Injury) | Nets vs. Timberwolves

In this video, a basketball player, Karis LeVert, suffers a serious injury during a game between the Timberwolves and the Nets at the Target Center. The arena falls silent as medical staff from both teams attend to him. The video captures the concern and emotion of the players and crowd, highlighting the unfortunate setback for LeVert, who had recently recovered from a previous injury.
Video thumb: Caris LeVert broke his leg (Scary Injury) | Nets vs. Timberwolves

Caris LeVert Scary Leg Injury - Broken Leg | November 12, 2018 | 2018-19 NBA Season

In a game between the Brooklyn Nets and Minnesota Timberwolves on November 12, 2018, Caris LeVert of the Nets suffered a serious injury that left the arena in silence. LeVert got tangled under the basket, and both teams' medical staff attended to him. LeVert, who had recently been performing well, including hitting game-winners, was visibly in pain. His teammates and fans showed support as he was taken off the court, standing up to give him a standing ovation. LeVert, known for his resilience, is expected to fight his way back from this setback.
Video thumb: Caris LeVert Scary Leg Injury - Broken Leg | November 12, 2018 | 2018-19 NBA Season

Caris LeVert Receives Standing Ovation at Barclays Center in First Game Back After Foot Surgery

In a miraculous return following a gruesome foot injury, Caris LeVert received a warm welcome back in front of his home crowd at Brooklyn.
Video thumb: Caris LeVert Receives Standing Ovation at Barclays Center in First Game Back After Foot Surgery

Caris LeVert suffers a severe leg injury.

Caris LeVert suffers a severe right leg injury during the game.
Video thumb: Caris LeVert suffers a severe leg injury.