How could Bonnell fail to report which thumb is injured? It’s THE most relevant factor! Repair to damaged ligaments may not be that severe, but if it’s his shooting hand…

It will cause a permanent change in his ability to grip the ball, alter his shot to the left or right, and control his dribble. If the injury is minor it won’t have that large an impact, but if it’s a moderate to severe problem, he’s going to have to relearn how to do all of the above. The shooting thumb is like the big toe. You don’t realize how big a factor it is until it’s damaged.

I know there are Bonnell lovers here at ROF, but this is a major ommission.

The other side of the coin is that he may come back with even better skills than he originally had if he handles rehab and the practice process well. Another plus is that he may very well be back strong at the time we need him the most. Depending how much the FO has been depending on his return for the playoff push, the injury might just force their hand and cause them to attempt to make some kind of deal before the deadline arrives. We still need some insurance to bolster the 4 spot. Ajinca gave us options. His absence magnifies our need.