Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin will miss the remainder of the 2023-24 NBA season due to a torn labrum in his right shoulder requiring surgery. Mathurin, who was awarded the 2024 Rising Stars MVP, has been a key player for the Pacers with an average of 14.5 points per game. His injury is a significant loss for the Pacers' bench, which has been one of the best in the league, especially considering their performance in the last 5 games with 19 PPG, 45.5 FG%, and 41.4 3P%. The team announced that Mathurin is expected to make a full recovery ahead of the 2024-25 season.
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Bennedict Mathurin has been diagnosed with a torn labrum in his right shoulder, an injury which will require surgery. He will miss the remainder of the 2023-24 season and is expected to make a full recovery ahead of the 2024-25 season. Learn more: https://t.co/jO14HAk7ft https://t.co/I9v6baqXSU
A tough blow for an Indiana bench that ranked as one of the best in the NBA. Last 5 games PPG: 19 FG%: 45.5 3P%: 41.4% https://t.co/0z9QeWtrZ1
Indiana Pacers Bennedict Mathurin will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder, per @wojespn https://t.co/enRawxVhpr
ESPN Sources: Indiana Pacers G Bennedict Mathurin will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. Mathurin — the 2024 Rising Stars MVP — averages 14.5 points. He’s expected to make a full recovery ahead of the 2024-2025 season. https://t.co/DDv4TQiCO4