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Spurs Two-Way David Jones Garcia Undergoes Right Ankle Surgery, Out for Season

The setback prompts a two-way roster decision before the March 4 deadline.

Overview

  • The 24-year-old underwent surgery on his right ankle and has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, according to the San Antonio Express-News.
  • He was injured in an Austin Spurs game last week against Stockton after previously playing through a January ankle issue versus South Bay, local outlets reported.
  • Jones Garcia had been selected for the G League team in the Feb. 13 Rising Stars event at the Intuit Dome but will not participate.
  • He shared a hospital photo on Instagram following the operation with the caption "All Glory To The Man Above."
  • Before the injury he averaged 25.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.6 assists in 11 G League games and appeared in 11 NBA games for San Antonio, while the Spurs can replace his two-way slot before March 4.