Missouri’s Jontay Porter underwent a second knee surgery on Tuesday after re-tearing the knee ligament he first tore last fall. Porter confirmed the surgery on social media Wednesday and admitted he returned to the basketball court before he was medically cleared to play.
“Thanking God for a successful surgery yesterday,” he posted on Twitter and Instagram. “On the road to recovery after re-tearing my ACL. It’s tough news to process but I know I’ll come back stronger than ever with the help of amazing doctors, family, and friends.
"In all honesty, I was impatient and completely naïve to think I was ready to get back on the court and play before I was cleared to (play).