Branson undergoes wrist surgery, will be ready for the start of the season

The club has not yet officially announced the details of the surgery.

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Jalen Branson, Photo: Reuters
Jalen Branson, Photo: Reuters
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New York Knicks player Jaylen Branson has undergone surgery on his left wrist and is expected to be ready for the start of the new season, in which New York will defend its NBA championship title, American media reported today.

According to a source familiar with the situation, Branson is expected to resume basketball activities later this summer. The club has not yet officially announced details of the surgery.

The news of the operation was first reported by 'SNY'.

Branson, who plays left-handed, was one of the Knicks' key players on their way to their first NBA title since 1973, despite the injury.

The MVP of the Finals series scored 45 points in Game 5 against San Antonio, which sealed New York's championship. In Game 4, he scored 36 points to lead the Knicks to a historic comeback after falling behind by 29 points.

Branson averaged 32,6 points per game in the final series and was named NBA Finals MVP.

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