5-time MVP Bryce Cotton was visibly distressed throughout Adelaide’s 97–85 win over the Illawarra Hawks.
It’s nonetheless unclear what sparked the emotion from the champion guard, however halfway by means of the third quarter he abruptly stopped mid-play to talk with head coach Mike Wells earlier than strolling off the ground – leaving his teammates to defend four-on-five. For a participant of Cotton’s stature, the second was a transparent signal that one thing wasn’t proper.
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At three-quarter time, Cotton was seen punching a wall in frustration. He later returned to the sport nonetheless visibly shaken, prompting commentators to invest that he may need suffered an harm after repeatedly grabbing at his hip.
However because the fourth quarter unfolded, it turned evident his misery wasn’t bodily.
Concern shortly unfold throughout social media, with NBL reporters and followers alike expressing fear for the star guard.
Cotton, being the champion that he’s, soldiered on for the remainder of the sport, scoring 31 factors together with 3 rebounds and a career-high 13 assists.
Extra to return.