Exclusive: Nuggets' Vlatko Čančar Details Recovery from Knee Surgery, Sets Sights on EuroBasket with Luka Dončić
Nuggets forward Vlatko Čančar discusses his speedy recovery from knee surgery and his upcoming EuroBasket collaboration with Luka Dončić.
DALLAS — Denver Nuggets forward Vlatko Čančar has made significant strides in his recovery from arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, performed on Dec. 4.
Initially set to be re-evaluated in eight weeks, Čančar is ahead of schedule. He surprised many by joining the Nuggets on their trip to Dallas for a two-game series against the Mavericks. He went through lengthy on-court workouts during pre-game, suggesting he’s progressing well in his return-to-competition process.
When discussing the recovery process, Čančar detailed how both positives and negatives come with it. Since he doesn’t have to focus on preparing for each game from a strategic standpoint, he’s entirely focused on working as hard as he can to complete the rehab process.
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