Dennis Smith Jr.'s Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Basketball
Dennis Smith Jr.'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 |
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Ankle Injuries | Left Ankle | 2019-12-05 | He was unable to play for several games. | Smith Jr. landed awkwardly after a jump shot, causing a significant twist to his left ankle. | Dennis Smith Jr. injured his left ankle during a game against the Indiana Pacers. | 2 weeks | Physical therapy and rest were prescribed. | Minor setback, but he returned to form quickly. | No significant psychological impact reported. | None related to the left ankle. | 2019-12-20 | Moderate | Ice, compression, and physical therapy. | Team doctors and physical therapists. | No long-term impact reported. | Ankle strengthening exercises and proper warm-up routines. | 5 games | Pain, swelling, and limited mobility. | Low, given proper rehabilitation. | Team support and medical staff. | Team facility |
Back Injuries | Lower Back | 2020-01-11 | Missed several games and required rest and rehabilitation. | The injury occurred while attempting a high-intensity drill, leading to muscle strain in the lower back. | Smith Jr. sustained a lower back injury during a practice session. | 3 weeks | Rest, physical therapy, and gradual return to activity. | Temporary setback, but he managed to recover fully. | Mild frustration due to missing games. | None related to the lower back. | 2020-02-05 | Moderate | Rest, anti-inflammatory medications, and physical therapy. | Team doctors and physical therapists. | No significant long-term impact. | Core strengthening exercises and proper technique during drills. | 7 games | Sharp pain and stiffness in the lower back. | Moderate, but manageable with proper care. | Team support, medical staff, and family. | Team facility |
Dennis Smith Jr.'s Sports Injuries Videos
Dennis Smith Jr. Suffers Left Leg Injury Against the Nets, NBA 11/05/22
Thomas maneuvers around a Durant screen. Durant misses the mid-range shot, but Claxton follows up with a powerful dunk.
Dennis Smith Jr. lands badly, rolls his left ankle, and hops to the locker room.
Larry digs it. Smith passes to McKinnon, who goes against the defense. Plumley turns around and scores. Dennis Smith Jr. is down in front of the Hornet bench. It's a five-on-four situation, and Kelly Oubre Jr. takes a foul to get the injured player off the court, but it's his fifth foul. Smith's left ankle rolled over Lowry's foot.