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While his team, Panathinaikos, largely won their European Cup match against Baskonia (104-69), Mathias Lessort was seriously injured in the leg. The kingpin was taken to hospital.
The images are difficult to bear, terrible. However, the evening started very well for Mathias Lessort’s Panathinaikos, who scored 10 points before giving up his place. This Thursday, December 19, the Greeks easily dominated the Spaniards of Baskonia (104-69), but lost one of their best players.
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This December 19, during the match between Panathinaikos and Vitoria in the Euroleague, the Olympic vice-champion Verdimornais collapsed after trying to receive a pass at the start of the third quarter.… pic.twitter.com/0O4ojsTYD5
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At the start of the third quarter, in an action that seemed innocuous, the French pivot tried to recover a rebound before falling. Pinned to the ground, Mathias Lessort then screamed in pain, so much so that the Euroleague match was interrupted for a few minutes. The first images broadcast showed the Basketball player’s leg overhanging.
Wave of support
A sequence which shocked an English commentator. “It’s hard to watch,” he admitted. Before lamenting: “It’s horrible”. Finally, the Olympic vice-champion hurried off the field, supported by his partners. The outcome of the meeting delivered more beautiful images. As soon as the final whistle blew, players from both teams gathered in the middle of the field to show their support for the injured man.
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The players came together in support of Mathias Lessort’s injury ud83dude4f?
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On social networks, many French basketball players like Evan Fournier or Nicolas Batum also paid tribute to their teammate. Later in the evening, the main person reacted. “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,” he said on X. Mathias Lessort suffers from a broken leg. He should be sidelined for at least four months.
