SALT LAKE CITY — While the Utah Jazz are preparing to face the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, locker room leader Thabo Sefolosha will be back in Salt Lake City.
After meeting with his agent and weighing his options, Sefolosha has elected to undergo surgery to repair a torn MCL in his right knee.
The surgery is likely season-ending for the 13th-year pro. Team physician Dr. Travis Maak will perform the procedure on Jan. 17.
Sefolosha, 33, was averaging 8.2 points, 4.2 boards and 1.4 steals in 38 games on 49.2 percent shooting. His scoring average was the best since the 2008-09 season, while also providing mentorship and lockdown defense.