Deron Williams is expected to undergo surgery on both ankles on Tuesday, May 27. The surgery will be performed by Brooklyn Nets’ foot and ankle specialist, Dr. Martin O’Malley.
“Deron will undergo surgery on both ankles next Tuesday,” said Dr. O’Malley. “He will have a bone chip removed from his right ankle, and the left ankle will have an arthroscopic cleanout with removal of spurs from both the front and back of the ankle. Deron is expected to make a full recovery.”
Williams appeared in 64 games this season, averaging 14.3 points, 6.1 assists, 2.6 rebounds and a career-best 1.45 steals in 32.2 minutes per game. He missed 18 games due to injury, including 16 games due to a sprained left ankle.
Williams' injury didn't allow him to perform at the level he had been doing it for the past seasons. The surgery is expected to heal both of his knees and if the procedure is successful, the Nets could welcome one of the top PGs in the NBA completely healthy. His sole presence should give the team a boost to improve on what they did this season where they reached the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
