Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Nets forward Thomas Robinson underwent successful arthroscopic surgery to remove torn cartilage from his right knee today at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan. The surgery was performed by Nets’ Medical Director Dr. Riley Williams III.
Robinson, who was injured on Tuesday while working out in New York City, will begin rehab immediately and will be ready for on-court activities before the start of training camp.
Signed as a free agent by the Nets on July 9, Robinson owns career averages of 5.1 points and 4.8 rebounds in 14.1 minutes per game in 194 games with Sacramento, Houston, Portland and Philadelphia. In 54 games split between Portland and Philadelphia during the 2014-15 season, he averaged 5.7 points and 5.6 rebounds in 14.8 minutes per game.