Raptors guard Calderon has finger surgery 2009-04-28
TORONTO (AP) - Raptors guard Jose Calderon has had surgery to repair ligament damage in his left ring finger and will need at least six weeks of recovery.
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The team announced the surgery Tuesday.
Calderon dislocated the finger in the first quarter of a home victory March 25 against Milwaukee but did not miss any playing time. He played the remainder of the season with his ring finger and middle finger taped together.
The Spanish star averaged a career-highs 12.8 points and 8.9 assists this season. He was 151-for-154 (.981) at the free throw line, setting a single-season NBA record for accuracy.
Author: Fox Sports Author's Website: http://www.foxsports.com Added: April 28, 2009
