Former center reveals hand injury cause before championship series

A former center detailed Sunday how he fractured his right hand before the championship series. The player said he received a call after returning home and learned his youngest brother had been in a car accident. He stated that after seeing his brother in a neck brace during a video call, he banged his hand on a truck in frustration.

Injury and recovery The center said he underwent surgery on the fifth metacarpal of his right hand. He added that he played in the series with the hand wrapped and did not miss any games. He also described personal issues and family concerns that affected him during the season. The player noted he made adjustments to focus on his career.

Contract decision After the series, the center signed a three-year, $47.4 million contract with another team. The move came after his previous team could not retain him under salary rules. "I broke down in tears, feeling like a failure for not being able to protect my siblings," the player wrote in a social media post.

He said the injury occurred after his team advanced past the conference finals.