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NACHO DUQUE
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The injury suffered by Mathias Lessort was so shocking that it had an impact on the OAKA stands. The Panathinaikos center suffered, according to the first scans, a fracture of the fibula of the left leg and the match against Baskonia stopped not only because of the attention it needed, but because several spectators also required the help of health personnel.
Mathias Lessort, being treated after his serious injury.
After the meeting, Ergin Ataman, Panathinaikos coach, said that “nine people fainted and another suffered a heart attack. They couldn’t find enough ambulances to send people to the hospital.”. By the time some semblance of normality was restored, the Athenian team pavilion, usually a cauldron, had frozen solid.
Joint pineapple and prayers by Markus Howard
At the end of the match, given the severity of Lessort’s injury, The players of the two teams, instead of meeting separately, met in the middle of the court for a joint. Markus Howardwith deep religious beliefs, was the one who directed it wishing the French center a speedy recovery. A widespread feeling throughout Europe and shown on social networks.
The entire Panathinaikos squad went to the hospital to be with their teammatewho was accompanied by his son at all times. The little boy was comforted by Juancho Hernangomezwho was also the first of the players who, given his proximity to the play, realized the seriousness of the injury.
Through social networks, Lessort expressed hope and gratitude for all the support received. “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger! Thank you for all the messages and prayers, I love you all. I will come back stronger than ever”wrote.
