DALLAS NEWS: Key Dallas Mavericks Player Suffers Injury During Team USA Olympic Preparations… SEE MORE…
Supporting the All-Star tandem of Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving, Dante Exum brought veteran savvy and playmaking to the Dallas Mavericks’ bench. However, Exum recently sustained a finger injury while playing for Australia’s Olympic team, which could potentially cause him to miss some time with the Mavs.
Exum, an Australian professional basketball player currently with the Mavericks, was selected fifth overall by the Utah Jazz in the 2014 NBA Draft, skippi
Despite these setbacks, Exum has achieved notable success across different leagues. He won the Spanish Cup with FC Barcelona in 2022 and the ABA League championship with Partizan Belgrade in 2023. Additionally, he played a significant role for the Australian national team, helping them secure a bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
At 29, Exum signed with the Mavericks in 2023, aiming to leave a significant mark on the NBA. His blend of physical stature, athletic ability, and playmaking talent adds a captivating new element to the team led by Luka Dončić.
Dallas Mavericks’ guard Dante Exum sustains a finger injury while preparing for the Olympics.
Before the start of the Olympics, Exum is facing a dilemma due to a recent finger injury. According to an ESPN article by Olgun Uluc, the Mavericks guard may need some time to recover.
“Sources informed ESPN that Danté Exum is expected to be sidelined for a period due to a finger injury but will stay with the Australian Boomers for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Exum dislocated his finger in the second quarter of Monday morning’s (AEST) exhibition match between Australia and France after driving to the basket. He immediately exited the game and went to the locker room.
The 29-year-old was later taken to the hospital for scans, which revealed a compound dislocation of his right index finger. Despite the initial seriousness of the injury, the scans showed no fractures, and Exum is set to remain with the Boomers as they prepare for their Olympic opener against Spain on July 27,” Uluc reported.
