The Worst Career Ending Sports Injuries

Published on 02/13/2017
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Baron Davis – New York Knicks

There’s no doubt that when Davis played for the almighty Knicks, he was a key player. In 2012, they made it to the playoffs, facing off against the eventual champs, Miami Heat. Then in Game 4, Davis grabbed a rebound and marched up the court. As he went to take a shot, extending his arms, his knee buckled and blam. He was on the floor. Initially, the fall didn’t all that bad until you look at the replay and you see as his knee buckles inward and his foot stays planted on the court.

Baron Davis New York Knicks

Baron Davis – New York Knicks

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Bill Walton – Boston Celtics

Bill Walton was a superstar long before he joined the NBA. He was a significant part of John Wooden’s powerhouse UCLA Bruins, won three successive College Player of the Year Awards, and lead the Bruins to two Division I national titles. His NBA career earned him Most Valuable Player (MVP) and two NBA championships. In 1993, he was also inducted to both the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame. But his entire professional career was hampered with numerous foot injuries and while he had several reconstructive surgeries, it just wasn’t enough.

Bill Walton Boston Celtics

Bill Walton – Boston Celtics

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