Taylor Hendricks taken out on stretcher following leg injury in Dallas
Oct 29, 2024, 10:20 AM
DALLAS, TEXAS - OCTOBER 28: Taylor Hendricks #0 of the Utah Jazz reacts after being injured in the third quarter of a game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on October 28, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. (Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
(Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
DALLAS – Utah Jazz sophomore forward Taylor Hendricks suffered a gruesome right leg injury in the third quarter against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday.
Hendricks was jogging in the open court and fell to the floor with no contact.
Taylor Hendricks has suffered a devastating right ankle injury.
Very tough situation for the @utahjazz second year forward who had gotten off to a very good start to the season. #takenote | @kslsports
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) October 29, 2024
Hendricks’ sophomore season had begun with him in a starting role.
Through the first two games, the UCF product had averaged six points, six rebounds, two steals, and 1.5 blocks.
Already an impressive defender as a rookie, Hendricks had emerged as a top defender on the Jazz in year two.
Looks like a broken right leg for Taylor Hendricks.
He was running down the floor, stepped strangely and fell onto his leg and it just bent poorly.
Freak injury. #takenote | @kslsports
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) October 29, 2024
American Airlines Center went from lively to silent as Hendricks went down midway through the third quarter.
Keyonte George, Walker Kessler, and the rest of the Jazz team were visibly distraught seeing their teammate helped off the court.
It was later reported that Hendricks suffered a fractured right fibula and dislocated ankle.
Pretty significant news here from @espn_macmahon.
Difficult turn for the @utahjazz season that was so focused on developing youth, with Taylor Hendricks a key figure in that process. https://t.co/OxZjiWrzy1
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) October 29, 2024
