Chandler Parsons Suffers Possible Permanent Injury From Car Crash

ATLANTA, GA — Chandler Parsons might not play in an NBA game ever again.

A law firm representing the Atlanta Hawks forward said he suffered "multiple severe and permanent injuries" in a car accident caused by a drunk driver on Jan. 15.

The law firm Morgan & Morgan issued a statement to Yahoo Sports detailing the crash and the specific injuries.

Chandler Parsons hires Morgan & Morgan after being struck by individual who’s charged with DUI, according to attorney. Parsons suffered “multiple severe and permanent injuries including a traumatic brain injury, disc herniation and torn labrum.” His return to play is unclear. pic.twitter.com/GxvuNByzh5
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"The at-fault driver created utter chaos on the roadway, needlessly endangering the lives of countless motorists," law firm Morgan & Morgan said in the statement. "He now stands charged with DUI, admitted drinking, had alcohol in the car with him, passed out after causing a three-car crash a 2:00 p.m. on a Wednesday in a busy intersection."

The driver has not been identified.

The statement said Parsons suffered a brain injury, a herniated disc and a torn labrum in the crash.

Parsons, 31, has struggled with chronic knee injuries since signing a four-year, 94.8 million deal with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2016. The Hawks acquired Parsons in a trade from the Grizzlies in the summer of 2019.

Parsons has appeared in only five games this season.

The Hawks announced last week that Parsons had been involved in the crash and was put in concussion protocol.