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Wade needs knee surgery, out of London
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June 30, 2012, Saturday
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DWYANE Wade needs surgery on his ailing left knee and will not play in next month's London Olympics.
The Miami Heat guard called USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo and Olympic coach Mike Krzyzewski on Thursday to break the news, which was not totally unexpected after Wade played through pain in the NBA playoffs.
He appeared in all 23 Heat playoff games despite the knee problems, averaging 22.6 points during the five-game win over Oklahoma City in the NBA finals.
"I've decided to listen to my doctors and get the procedure I need on my knee," Wade said.
"USA Basketball said I had to do what was best for me. They want me to be obviously as healthy as possible so I can continue to play this game at a high level. They were very supportive."
Wade and his doctors are in the process of scheduling the surgery. He has been told it will be basically a "cleanup" procedure and should have him on crutches for only about a day afterwards.
The Miami Heat guard called USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo and Olympic coach Mike Krzyzewski on Thursday to break the news, which was not totally unexpected after Wade played through pain in the NBA playoffs.
He appeared in all 23 Heat playoff games despite the knee problems, averaging 22.6 points during the five-game win over Oklahoma City in the NBA finals.
"I've decided to listen to my doctors and get the procedure I need on my knee," Wade said.
"USA Basketball said I had to do what was best for me. They want me to be obviously as healthy as possible so I can continue to play this game at a high level. They were very supportive."
Wade and his doctors are in the process of scheduling the surgery. He has been told it will be basically a "cleanup" procedure and should have him on crutches for only about a day afterwards.
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