After getting slammed by a screen in the third quarter of the Miami Heat’s summer league win the Los Angeles Clippers earlier this week, Tyler Johnson underwent successful surgery Friday morning to repair a broken jaw.
Johnson, who emerged as a fan favorite last season, tweeted his appreciation for the support shown by fans.
Appreciate all the love and support..surgery went well should be back on the court in no time…young guys out there ballin today. #5-0
— Tyler Johnson (@RealTJohnson) July 10, 2015
According to the Sun-Sentinel, Johnson didn’t have to get his jaw wired.