Australia’s Andrew Bogut has indicated he is likely to have surgery on his troublesome right elbow right after the Milwaukee Bucks’ season concludes.
In 2010, Bogut suffered a dislocated elbow due to a gruesome season-ending injury, which also sidelined him from competing in the world basketball championships held in Turkey. This season, the Melbourne native’s shooting percentage has declined from 58 percent two years prior to 48 percent, prompting him to consider arthroscopic surgery.
The 26-year-old anticipates having the procedure performed in Milwaukee before traveling back to Australia.
According to him, the surgery will only require 10 days of immobilization.
“I want to have it done immediately to get a jump on my rehab and get back into the gym,” Bogut shared with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
“My goal is to shoot the basketball extensively this summer.
“The more time I spend on the court refining my shot, the more advantageous it will be.
“As soon as the season wraps up, hopefully within a day or two, I want to take care of it, spend a week in Milwaukee, and then head back to Australia.”
Currently, the Bucks are vying for a playoff position in the NBA’s Eastern Conference, and Bogut, who has recently returned after missing three games due to a ribcage muscle strain, is eager to assist his team.
“I hope to finish the season on a strong note and we’ll see where that takes us,” Bogut expressed.
by Buford Balony
