Ekhtiari et al L ower extremity injuries are the most common type of injuries sustained by professional basketball players, accounting for nearly two-thirds (62%) of all injuries. 6 This is likely related to the significant volume and intensity of activity, including jumping, running, and pivoting movements, professional basketball players perform throughout their careers. In a 17-year study by Drakos et al, 6 the overall incidence of injury was 19.1 per 1000 athlete-exposures in the National Basketball Association (NBA), with the majority involving the lower extremities. In addition to acute injuries, professional basketball players are also 838274S PHXXX10.