BREAKING: Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly has just undergone surgery in New York City to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb, team officials confirmed today. The surgery took place on Friday, and sources indicate Coulibaly is expected to face a significant recovery period, potentially missing crucial games as the regular season approaches.
The injury was sustained while playing with the French national team during the FIBA EuroBasket tournament. This setback is a major blow for the Wizards, as Coulibaly played a pivotal role last season, starting 59 games and averaging 12.3 points, 5 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game.
Coulibaly, standing at 6 feet 8 inches, was the 7th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, originally selected by the Indiana Pacers before being traded to the Wizards on draft night. In his rookie season with Washington, he participated in 63 games, starting 15 of those, and averaged 8.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.7 assists.
The Wizards will now have to navigate the early part of the season without one of their key players, raising questions about the team’s depth and strategy moving forward. Fans and analysts alike are now looking closely at how this injury will affect the roster and the upcoming season.
Stay tuned for further updates on Coulibaly’s recovery and its impact on the Wizards as the season unfolds.
