Denver’s first-round draft pick DaRon Holmes II is facing a season-ending setback after tearing his right Achilles tendon during the Nuggets’ NBA Summer League debut on Friday night, according to reports from The Athletic and other media outlets.
Holmes, a 6-foot-10 center-forward from Dayton, was traded to Denver after being chosen 22nd overall by Phoenix.
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Despite his injury, he managed to contribute 11 points and seven rebounds in 26 minutes during the Nuggets’ 88-78 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.
Last season, Holmes excelled in the Atlantic 10 Conference, sharing the player of the year honors as a junior with averages of 20.4 points and 8.5 rebounds per game.