An MRI Monday confirmed that Al Jefferson did indeed suffer a left calf strain against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday afternoon. This is nothing new for Jefferson or the Hornets — only twice in his 12-year career has Jefferson played a full 82-game season, and never once in Charlotte.
So what makes this Al Jefferson injury different from ones past? Are the Hornets equipped well enough to deal with the latest injury to a star player? Is it time to panic, or fear not and stay the course?
Three reasons to PANIC
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The schedule is about to get a LOT tougher.