Lakers Guard Jordan Farmar To Undergo Surgery

Both the Lakers team doctor and a knee specialist say that surgery is necessary to repair Lakers guard Jordan Farmar’s torn meniscus in his left knee. Team doctor Steve Lombardo and L.A.-area knee specialist Byron Patterson each said Farmar needs surgery but he may decide to wait to see whether the injury felt better on its own, as the procedure could sideline him up to eight weeks. Lakers coach Phil Jackson commented on Farmar’s dilemma to the L.A. Times: “We’re not happy about it, obviously, but this is what we go through in an NBA season. These timetables can be four to six [weeks], six to eight [weeks]. We’re looking at a time period that’s significant.”

Farmar was injured after stealing the ball and going for a layup Friday at Miami and averages 7.9 points and 2.4 assists in 19.6 minutes. Derek Fisher is currently taking on the extra minutes but the Lakers have the option of adding a 15th player to their foster (most likely a veteran guard) to help him out. “We’re really looking at someone that can help Fish manage his time. The number of quick, small guards in the league right now has increased significantly, so we’ll probably look at someone’s quickness and speed, not size,” said Jackson. Possibilities include Tyronne Lue and Jannero Pargo.

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