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Brandon Jennings suffered full Achilles tear

By Dan Feldman

Nov 17, 2014; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Jennings (7) waits for the play to begin during the fourth quarter against the Orlando Magic at The Palace of Auburn Hills. The Magic beat the Pistons 107-93. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 17, 2014; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Jennings (7) waits for the play to begin during the fourth quarter against the Orlando Magic at The Palace of Auburn Hills. The Magic beat the Pistons 107-93. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /
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Vincent Goodwill Jr. of The Detroit News:

"The Pistons feared the worst for Brandon Jennings and now they must embark upon life without the point guard for the rest of the season, as an MRI confirmed a full tear of his left Achilles Sunday afternoon."

In case you thought Jennings’ “6/9months” tweet meant something else, it apparently didn’t. The Pistons’ initial diagnosis was spot on.

Honestly, 6-to-9 months might be optimistic. A few players returning quickly after tearing their Achilles has distorted perception of the standard recovery period.

I don’t blame Jennings for eyeing a (relatively) quick return, and I hope he’s right. But this is a serious injury that will keep him sidelined a long time. We should acknowledge the possibility he misses some of next season.

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