Injury to insult: Knicks G Baker's face fractured on Anthony Davis dunk
New York Knicks guard Ron Baker has learned the hard way that attempting to block a dunk attempt from New Orleans Pelicans big man Anthony Davis can come with a price.
Davis slammed one down at Baker's expense Saturday, with his forearm hitting the 24-year-old's face on the play. The Knicks announced Tuesday that Baker sustained a left orbital fracture as a result of the contact and is being fitted for a face mask.
Baker is out Tuesday against the San Antonio Spurs and is being considered day-to-day.
As if the injury wasn't enough, Davis completed the dunk anyway and Baker was whistled for a foul on the play. Baker immediately left the game because of a cut on his face and needed three stitches to sew up his bloodied cheek.
On Sunday, Baker shared a photo to his Instagram showing off the damage Davis had done.
In 17 games off the bench this season, Baker is averaging 3.2 points, 2.1 assists and 1.1 steals. The Wichita State product, undrafted in 2016, has been haunted by injuries this year, as he suffered a badly sprained ankle during voluntary workouts before training camp commenced and was out nearly all of November because of a shoulder injury.
--Field Level Media
