Damian Lillard will be sidelined for an indefinite period after a blood clot in his right calf, the Milwaukee Bucks announced on Tuesday evening.
The team said that Lillard, 34, is about blood -thinning medication and the clot is stabilized.
However, he will continue to receive medical tests and it is unclear when he will return to court.
'It's a shame that something would come out of my control. Together with the medical staff of Bucks, our priorities are to protect my health and safety, “he said reporter Chris Haynes.
'As much as I love basketball, I have to be there for my children and my family. I am grateful that the bucks acted quickly with this. They have been supportive and proactive during this process. I look forward to passing this by and continuing my career. '
Milwaukee (40-31) still has 11 games that are this regular season before the play-offs start.
Damian Lillard was sidelined for an indefinite period after maintaining a blood clot, the bucks said
Lillard was called an All-Star for the ninth time this season and has an average of 24.9 points on average
The bucks are the number 5 seeds in the east and are expected to participate in the play -offs, which start on April 19.
However, there is concern that Lillard could be made for the rest of the year.
Brian Sutterer, a doctor for sports medicine, said on his X page that treatment for blood clots is usually at least three months and doubted that Lillard would return this season.
Lillard, a nine times All-Star, has a strong season for Milwaukee.
The former Blazers-Star is on average 24.9 points and 7.1 assists during the shooting of 37.6 percent out of a three-point range.
This season he is usually healthy outside the blood clot and so far plays in 58 of the 71 games of Milwaukee.
The next game of the Bucks is against the Nuggets on Wednesday evening.
