Jonathan Isaac Injury History

Last Modified Nov 27, 2024 15:04 GMT
Jonathan Issac Injury History
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Jonathan Isaac is a professional basketball player who plays for the Orlando Magic in the NBA as of November 2024. He was selected as the sixth overall pick in the first round by the Orlando Magic in the 2017 NBA Draft. His basketball story began at Barron Collier High School and IMG Academy, where he emerged as a five-star athlete, showcasing exceptional skills that would later attract NBA scouts.

During his lone collegiate season with the Florida State Seminoles, Isaac earned ACC All-Freshman Team honors in 2017, averaging 12.0 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.5 blocked shots per game. In his early NBA seasons, particularly the 2019-2020 season, he averaged 11.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.3 blocks, and 1.6 steals per game. Isaac appeared poised for a breakthrough.

Jonathan Issac Injury History

Jonathan Isaac has sustained a lot of injuries in his NBA career since being drafted in 2017. He has had to miss a significant number of games and undergo multiple surgeries, which have dramatically disrupted his professional basketball trajectory.

As per Spotrac, below are all injuries Jonathan Issac has sustained in his NBA career:

DATE
INJURY
11/9/24
Hamstring
10/24/24
Hip
4/8/24
Back
3/30/24
Hamstring
3/17/24
Knee
3/6/24
Knee
2/25/24
Illness
1/22/24
Hamstring
12/26/23
Illness
12/5/23
Ankle
12/1/23
Ankle
11/26/23
Ankle
11/6/23
Hamstring
10/31/23
Rest
2/26/23
Hamstring
2/25/23
Knee
2/14/23
Rest
2/1/23
Knee
1/27/23
Injury Management
8/2/20
Knee
1/1/20
Knee
12/18/19
Hamstring/Back
11/15/19
Right Ankle
4/9/19
Concussion
11/2/18
Right Ankle Sprain
4/2/18
Sore left ankle
3/21/18
Strained left foot
12/27/17
Sore ankle
12/20/17
Ankle
11/12/17
Sore ankle

Major Injuries sustained by Jonathan Issac in his NBA career:

Knee Injury (November 2017)

According to Orlando Magic Daily, Issac sustained the ankle injury in November 2017, which initially seemed minor but quickly became a complex medical challenge. What started as a routine sprained ankle turned into a prolonged absence, forcing Isaac to miss 45 games throughout the season.

ACL Injury (August 2020)

The most devastating injury came in August 2020 during a game against the Sacramento Kings. In a shocking moment, Isaac tore his left knee's anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) without any direct contact with another player, as per ESPN. As per the NBA's official website, the injury required surgery performed by Dr. Robert LaPrade. Further setbacks forced Isaac to stay away from professional basketball for two entire seasons

Adductor Injury (March 2023)

Just when Isaac seemed to be making his comeback, another setback struck in March 2023. After playing merely 11 games following his prolonged absence, he experienced an adductor muscle injury that required surgical intervention according to CBS Sports.

FAQs on Jonathan Isaac

A. Jonathan Issac plays for the Orlando Magic in the NBA as of November 2024. 

A. Jonathan Issac plays as a Power Forward/Small Forward for the Orlando Magic in the NBA.

A. Jonathan Issac is 6 fet 10 inches tall.

A. Jonathan Isaac attended IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida and Florida State.

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