Washington Wizards rookie guard, 19-year-old Bilal Coulibaly, will miss the remainder of the regular season due to a right wrist fracture, the team announced. The injury occurred when Coulibaly fell during a game against Chicago on March 16. Despite the setback, Coulibaly ends his first NBA season with an impressive record, averaging 8.4 points and 4.1 rebounds, and shooting 43.5% from the field over 63 games, while averaging just over 27 mins. His performance, especially notable for a rookie, has significantly endeared him to the Wizards' fanbase. This injury adds to the challenges faced by the Wizards this season, which included a head coach dismissal and a 16-game losing streak.
Amidst a tumultuous season, marked by a head coach dismissal and a 16-game losing streak, the Washington Wizards endure another harsh setback. Rookie Bilal Coulibaly has a fracture in his right wrist and will sit out the remainder of the season. More ⤵️ https://t.co/RqNLwEw6v9
Wizards rookie Bilal Coulibaly is out for the rest of the season with a fractured wrist https://t.co/GxEEgdQqpq
Wizards rookie guard Bilal Coulibaly will miss the remainder of the regular season after being diagnosed with a right wrist fracture, team says.
Official: Bilal Coulibaly will miss the remainder of the regular season after being diagnosed with a right wrist fracture. The injury, which will be treated conservatively, was suffered when Coulibaly fell during the game on March 16 at Chicago.
Bilal Coulibaly (wrist) to miss rest of season.
Bilal Coulibaly is out for the season with a right wrist contusion, the Wizards say. The 19-year-old ends a bright rookie year averaging 8.4p and 4.1r while shooting 43.5% fg. Averaged just over 27 mins in 63 games… and really endeared himself to the fanbase. Not bad.