Al Jefferson, center for the Minnesota Timberwolves, is out for the rest of the season with a torn ACL in his right knee. Jefferson hurt the knee in a game against the New Orleans Hornets on February 8. It looked bad on replay as he landed very awkardly when he came down. Many people feared the worst and now they've gotten the worse news.
Jefferson was one of three players this year to be averaging at least 20 points per game and 10 rebounds per game. He didn't make the Western Conference All-Star team, which some people felt was wrong. Some people felt he was deserving of an All-Star appearance, because some argue that he his the best center in the Western Conference. He is fifth in the NBA in double-doubles, with 30 of them so far. The Timberwolves were on the rise as well after struggling mightily in November and December. Their January record was very impressive.
The Timberwolves weren't making the playoffs anyway if Jefferson would've finished the season. However, this is a big blow because they'll probably go back to the way they were in November and December. Jefferson definitely should've been in the All-Star game, certainly over the likes of people like David West of the Hornets. If Jefferson would've finished the season, they could've had some momentum and continuity going into the next season making a run for the playoffs. Now Jefferson has to rehab and get himself ready for basketball again. It'll be tough on the Timberwolves.
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