A rebuilding Miami Heat team just lost one of the key components to its growth as swingman Justise Winslow is set to undergo surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder on Tuesday, the team announced.
The procedure is likely to sideline him for the rest of the season.
Justise Winslow will undergo surgery tomorrow to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder & is likely out for the remainder of the season.
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) January 5, 2017
Spo on Winslow: "I really feel for him because I know how much time he put in this summer. He's put in as much time as anybody."
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) January 5, 2017
Spo (cont'd): "I know how much it means for him to be here (with his team) and be able to make an impact."
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) January 5, 2017
Team president Pat Riley wanted Winslow to step up as the vocal leader of the team, despite him being only a second-year player.
The Duke standout has done his part, tallying 10.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists this season while playing his signature stingy defense and making the most of his minutes on the floor.
Winslow has improved his scoring by more than 4.5 points and his assist total by 2.2 from last season.
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