The rupture of the Achilles tendon of Dejounte Murray, therefore its end of the season, is perhaps “the apotheosis” of the ordeal of the Calvary of the Calvary of Pelicans This season with injuries. The infirmary was constantly full and the playmaker is the victim of one of the worst injuries for a sportsman.
“I can't lie, it hurts a lot. We have seen a lot already ”,, commented Trey Murphy III. “It sucks. We stay men and when we see that, it hurts for him. A serious injury as it goes beyond basketball ”adds Jose Alvarado. “It's extremely difficult to see that. It's hard “continues Willie Green.
But in addition to the difficulty of this moment, the Pelicans all added that they were, in a way, now used, after a year in hell. “We had so many injured. I have never seen that, in high school or at university. It's unfortunate and it falls on us “can only see Jose Alvarado.
Keep fighting
Willie Green confirms it, “These are the challenges that we have to face since the start of the season”and adds that his “Players are resilient and have character”.
Trey Murphy III showed it by scoring 40 points against the Celtics. New Orleans players could have collapsed after their teammate's injury, but they held, pushing the title champions until the last second, with a basket in Jayson Tatum's winning.
“Basically, we like this sport. It is often used to escape, not to think of certain things. It's like therapy. I had the feeling that I had to play for (dejust) Murray and that I give the best of myself so as not to drop it ”,, says the winger.
Pelicans therefore do not intend to give up, although the season is catastrophic, with a balance sheet of 12 victories for 37 defeats (only Utah does worse to the west). “We have to continue to fight and keep a positive energy”concludes Jose Alvarado.
