Worst NBA Injuries of All Time
*If any video links are presented below, note that these injuries are gruesome.Even though it's reputation is not the same as football or boxing, basketball is still quite a dangerous sport, especially on the level of the NBA. These athletes put their bodies on the line day after day, and sometimes, that mindset can cost them years they will be forced to sit out. Here is the list of the worst NBA injuries of all time.
The Top Ten
1 Shaun Livingston - 2/26/2007
I personally put Livingston at the top spot, because of how scary this injury was, not only to his career, but to his life. As stated by SBNation.com, "Livingston tore his ACL, PCL, MCL, and meniscus and dislocated his knee. There was legitimate concern that his leg would have to be amputated." Because of how his injury almost ruined his life, I think it's safe to say that this injury truly was the worst of all time.
Really glad he could come back. Many thought his career was over.
2 Rudy Tomjanovich - 12/9/1977
All of these other guys came back from their injuries Rudy didn't
Kermit nearly killed him.
3 Paul George - 8/1/2014
This should top Rudy because it was so gruesome. Rudy's was life-threatening, but George's was more awkward.
He literally just flung to the hoop pole!
4 Derrick Rose - 4/28/2012
Derrick Martell Rose is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association.
Derrick Martell Rose is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association.
5 Greg Oden - 9/14/2007
Gregory Wayne Oden Jr. is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Jiangsu Dragons of the Chinese Basketball Association.
Gregory Wayne Oden Jr. is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Jiangsu Dragons of the Chinese Basketball Association.
6 Andrew Bogut - 4/3/2010
Andrew Michael Bogut is an Australian professional basketball player who last played for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The 7-foot (2.13 m) center was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks with the first overall pick in the 2005 NBA draft. He earned All-NBA Third Team ...read more.
Andrew Michael Bogut is an Australian professional basketball player who last played for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The 7-foot (2.13 m) center was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks with the first overall pick in the 2005 NBA draft. He earned All-NBA Third Team ...read more.
7 Marquis Daniels - 2/6/2011
8 Jamal Crawford - 11/13/2003
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Aaron Jamal Crawford (born March 20, 1980) is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Crawford played his high school basketball for Rainier Beach High School, a basketball powerhouse in Seattle, before committing to play ...read more.
9 Gordon Hayward - 10/17/2017
Gordon Daniel Hayward is an American professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association.
Gordon Daniel Hayward is an American professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association.
10 Glen Davis - 5/26/2010
Ronald Glen Davis, nicknamed Big Baby, is an American former professional basketball player who previously played for the Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association.
Ronald Glen Davis, nicknamed Big Baby, is an American former professional basketball player who previously played for the Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association.The Contenders
11 Kobe Bryant - 4/12/2013
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Kobe Bryant (1978 - 2020) was an American retired professional basketball player. He played his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association. Kobe Bryant has won 5 NBA championships with the Lakers and was the all-time leading scorer in Lakers franchise history. ...read more.
12 TJ Ford - 3/7/2012
Davis injured him
13 Baron Davis - 5/6/2012
14 Joe Johnson - 5/11/2005
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Joe Johnson is an English snooker legend from the 80s who won the World championship in 1986. He currently commentates on Eurosport..
15 Andrew Bynum - 1/31/08
Andrew Bynum is an American former professional basketball player. He played the majority of his career with the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association.
Andrew Bynum is an American former professional basketball player. He played the majority of his career with the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association.BAdd New Item