Serbian national team power forward Boriša Simanić needed surgery to remove a kidney after being elbowed in the midsection during a FIBA World Cup game.
Boriša Simanić had surgery to remove a kidney after getting elbowed during the FIBA World Cup, the Serbian Federation announced on Monday.this past Wednesday, Simanić was elbowed in the midsection by South Sudan’s Nuni Omot, which caused immediate pain for the 6-foot-11 forward. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM
Simanić started to have complications over the weekend, as there was an issue finding his blood type in the Philippines, coach Svetislav Pesic said, per ESPN. Simanić underwent a second operation to have his kidney removed on Sunday, Serbia’s doctor Dragan Radovanović said, per ESPN. Simanić is expected to remain in Manila, the capital of the Philippines, to recover.
Borisa Simanic of Serbia warms up during the Men's Fiba World Cup 2023 Qualifiers match between Serbia and Great Britain on February 27, 2023 at Aleksandar Nikolic Hall in Belgrade, Serbia. He also got a chance to play for the Utah Jazz on their Summer League squad in 2022, while also playing professional in Serbia and Spain.
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