E.J. Liddell, an Ohio State big, fell all the way to the middle of the second round in the 2022 NBA Draft last month, but he still has a chance to play for the New Orleans Pelicans.
After a frightening tumble in the first quarter, Liddell had returned to the game when he fell awkwardly in the third while attempting to post up his opponent.
In two games in Las Vegas, Banchero, the top selection in this year's NBA Draft, scored 20 points on average. In those matches, his adaptability was put on full show.
When he attempted to plant, his foot slipped, and he collapsed due to his knee giving way. After an MRI revealed the full degree of the injury, Liddell permanently exited the game.
Banchero was benched, according to Magic coach Jamahl Mosley, so that other players on the squad could demonstrate their talent.
With Liddell going to the Pelicans in the second round despite having first-round skill, the Pelicans received a "A" for their pick of the forward in June.
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The Magic coach Jamahl Mosley told ESPN, "I want to give these other players an opportunity to play, to kind of be able to demonstrate what they're capable of accomplishing."
When he attempted to plant, his foot slipped, and he collapsed due to his knee giving way. After an MRI revealed the full degree of the injury, Liddell permanently exited the game.