Moses Guthrie
Years ago
Lakers' draft pick to undergo surgery
News from Fanball.com:
THE NEWS
Rookie Ronnie Turiaf, the Lakers' second-round pick, will undergo open-heart surgery to repair an enlarged aortic root and may never play again, the Los Angeles Times reports. The condition, which is often fatal, was detected by team doctors after extensive testing.
OUR VIEW
The best-case scenario for Turiaf is that he may be able to play by this time next season. Considering reports that there was a 75 percent chance he would have had a fatal eruption of his aorta in the next three-to-four years, Turiaf probably has bigger immediate concerns than basketball.