Taylor Hendricks, a second-year player from Central Florida, suffered a serious leg injury during a game.
The incident occurred during the Western Conference finals, with the Utah Jazz facing the Dallas Mavericks.
Medical personnel from both teams responded quickly to the injury, demonstrating efficient emergency protocols.
Concern was evident on the faces of players, including Markieff Morris, Dwight Powell, and PJ Washington, as they reacted to the situation.
The Jazz called a timeout with 5:59 left in the third quarter, while the Mavericks were leading by five points.
The injury has raised grave concerns among players and staff, highlighting the seriousness of the situation.
Hendricks, who turns 21 next month, is currently receiving attention from the Mavericks’ athletic training staff.