Bucks forward Semi Ojeleye, whose season debut last month was delayed by a left calf strain, has now sustained an injury in his right calf and will be sidelined again, the team announced in a press release.
According to the Bucks, an MRI confirmed that the injury Ojeleye suffered on Friday vs. Oklahoma City is a strained right calf. He’ll remain on the shelf for at least three weeks before he’s reevaluated.
Ojeleye, who turns 27 in December, has struggled with his shot in his first 11 games in Milwaukee, making just 25.5% of his attempts from the field, including 21.4% of his threes. However, he has been a regular rotation player for the team, providing solid defense in 19.8 minutes per contest.
Even if Ojeleye is cleared to return three weeks from today, he’ll miss the Bucks’ next 11 games. While he’s unavailable, Thanasis Antetokounmpo and Jordan Nwora are among the reserve forwards who could see an increase in playing time. Center Brook Lopez may also be ready to return from his back injury during Ojeleye’s absence, further solidifying the team’s frontcourt.
Nworka appears to be nothing more than a liability to the Bucks when he tries to handle the ball. The opponents’ mouths are salivating on each occasion and he doesn’t disappoint them.
I’m surprised that he actually dribbles the ball long enough to lose it consistantly….he’s more like…touch the ball, shoot the ball.
MIL should play more Thanasis than Ojeleye, Giannis’ bro is way better & contributes way more to the team… as a matter of fact I always have wondered why Semi sticks in the league at all, really puzzling!
Little bro can’t refrain from fouling, can’t shoot, or dribble. High energy, but too aggressive.