In the final few minutes of the first quarter between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers, Rodney Hood seemed to fall to the ground after grabbing a rebound.
Here's the play where he injured himself:
Rodney Hood leaves game with left leg injury pic.twitter.com/Opm8Htvrqe
— NBC Sports Northwest (@NBCSNorthwest) December 7, 2019
He was carried off the floor to the locker room and later on, the team confirmed and shared details on Hood's injury:
MRI confirms Rodney Hood has a torn left Achilles tendon.
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) December 7, 2019
We love you, Rodney ❤️
Prior to this game, Hood averaged 11.5 points and 3.5 rebounds on 50.9% shooting from the field on the season.
While no official announcement was made on the timeline of his return, a torn Achilles takes somewhere around a year to return. Players across the league (former teammates or not) and even some teams sent him their prayers:
Damn not my brother Hoodie!!! @rodneyhood praying for you brotha!!! ❤️💯
— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) December 7, 2019
Get well soon, Hoodie ❤️
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 7, 2019
Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Rodney 🙏 https://t.co/nngpGw8shF
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) December 7, 2019
Sending good vibes your way @rodneyhood
— Rudy Gobert (@rudygobert27) December 7, 2019
Prayers up for @rodneyhood 🙏🏼🙏🏼 Stay strong brother.
— Meyers Leonard (@MeyersLeonard) December 7, 2019
My brother @rodneyhood — prayers for you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) December 7, 2019
mannnn prayers up for my dawg @rodneyhood !!!
— Jordan Clarkson (@JordanClarksons) December 7, 2019
Damn, get better Rodney 🙏🏽
— Jamal Murray (@BeMore27) December 7, 2019
Prayers up @rodneyhood 🙏🏾
— Chris Paul (@CP3) December 7, 2019
Prayers up @rodneyhood !!
— 🏁 Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) December 7, 2019