Meyers Leonard, the star forward for the Portland Trail Blazers, is done for the year.
The team said Thursday that he will need surgery to repair his injured left shoulder and will miss the rest of the season.
Through 61 games this season, he has averaged 8.4 points and 5.1 rebound per game.
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The team and doctors won't make a prognosis on his return until after the surgery.
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