Omer Asik broke his leg last night, so he’s done for the rest of the year for the Chicago Bulls
24-year old center Omer Asik only lasted two minuted last night. The reason was because he was diagnosed with a fractured left fibula today which ends his rookie season officially. Asik played in 82 games (0 starts) during the regular season and he averaged 12.1 minutes, 2.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 0.4 assists per game. He also played 15 games (0 starts) in the playoffs in which he averaged 9.9 minutes, 1.0 point, 2.1 rebounds and 0.1 assists per game. The Bulls will turn to 38-year old Kurt Thomas to replace Asik as the backup center the rest of the year. Thomas played in 52 games (37 starts) for the Bulls during the regular season and he averaged 22.7 minutes, 4.1 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. He has only played in 6 games (0 starts) during the playoffs and he is averaging 9.3 minutes, 2.7 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.3 assists per game. I have a feeling that Thomas is going to step up for the Bulls, just like he did when Joakim Noah was injured earlier this year.
