Injured in the Spotlight: A Cautionary Tale for Prodigy Athletes The NBA's summer league is a proving ground for young talent, where aspiring stars can showcase their skills and make a name for themselves on the national stage.
But when Utah Jazz guard Trey Alexander was taken from the court on a stretcher Monday night after appearing to injure his side, it served as a harsh reminder that even in the most fleeting moments of glory, physical well being must always take precedence.
Alexander's injury is all too familiar in professional sports.