Serge Ibaka Out For The Season Following Back Surgery

BYAlexander ColeUpdated on September 26, 2022674 Views

Serge Ibaka

Serge Ibaka has missed a large chunk of the postseason with back problems.

Serge Ibaka has always been one of the most solid centers in the entire NBA and he is a player that you can depend on in the paint. The Toronto Raptors know all about that as he was instrumental in the team's huge win against the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals just two years ago. As a result of Ibaka's success, he was highly sought after in free agency, and in the end, he decided to reunite with Kawhi Leonard in Los Angeles, on the Clippers.

Unfortunately, Ibaka's first playoffs with the team has been disappointing due to numerous injuries. In fact, Ibaka has missed the last few games with back problems, and today, he received surgery to correct the issue. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, this surgery now means Ibaka is done for the rest of the season.

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This is certainly bad news for the Clippers who are currently down 2-0 to the Utah Jazz in the second round of the playoffs. The Clippers need all hands on deck right now and Ibaka's absence will definitely make it harder to come back in the series.

Stay tuned for more news from around the NBA as we will be sure to keep you informed and up to date.

Serge Ibaka Out For The Season Following Back Surgery

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Alexander Cole

Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.