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After comforting Sabonis, Li Fei spoke in detail with the team doctor who had rushed over to understand the situation.

The final diagnosis was a moderate sprain of the right ankle accompanied by a minor ligament tear. Fortunately, there was no structural damage to the bones. It was a blessing amid misfortune.

The doctor's conservative recovery estimate was four to six weeks, but considering Sabonis's massive weight and history of injuries, the team decided on the safest plan: he would rest at least until after the All-Star break, ensuring that he returned fully healthy and ready for the playoffs.

That meant Lithuania's "Roof of the World" would be out for at least a month, perhaps even close to two.

The moment the news was released through official channels, it stirred up a huge uproar among Knicks fans.

"Oh my God! Four to six weeks! That's practically half the regular season in a shortened season!"

"Calm down, brother! This is already the best possible outcome. When I saw the way he went down, I thought he'd torn his Achilles. That would've ended his entire season!"

"That may be true, but Sabonis's body is just too fragile. He's like a finely crafted piece of porcelain—gorgeous beyond compare, but unable to withstand any collision. Can we still count on him this season?"

"That's what worries me most. Sabonis is already thirty-four. For a heavy center with such a serious injury history, who knows when he'll go down again? A cliff-like decline could suddenly arrive after any given game."

A complicated mood permeated New York's major sports forums and fan communities.

On one hand, fans felt regret and concern over Sabonis's injury;

On the other, that concern rapidly spread into anxiety over the team's future.

Sabonis was more than just the starting center. He