Former NBA player DeQuan Jones collapsed with a devastating lower leg injury in the Philippine Basketball Association.
The incident occurred last Tuesday, as Jones was playing as the resident import for the NLEX Road Warriors against TNT Tropang Giga during the 2025-26 Governor's Cup of the Filipino league.
With over seven minutes remaining in the third quarter, Jones drove to the basket for a contested layup against defenders. As he came down, his right foot landed awkwardly, leaving his lower leg trapped in an unnatural position.
TNT big man Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser fell onto Jones’ planted leg while attempting to contest the shot. The collision caused Jones to suffer a severe right fibula fracture and ankle dislocation in a disturbing live-game injury.
The entire arena was left agonized, as Jones was carried off via a stretcher and loaded straight into a waiting ambulance after the gruesome incident.
DeQuan Jones suffers Paul George-like injury in gruesome scene
DeQuan Jones’ injury was compared to Paul George's tragic injury over a decade ago. The former NBA star notably suffered a compound fracture of both bones in his lower right leg during a Team USA scrimmage in Las Vegas ahead of the 2014 FIBA World Cup.
In Jones' case, per Spin.ph., he sustained three severe injuries to his right lower leg and ankle: a complete fracture of the fibula, a dislocated ankle, and a medial malleolar fracture (broken ankle bone).
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He has already undergone successful surgery and was reportedly in good spirits following the unfortunate event.
Before going down, Jones had successfully anchored the NLEX Road Warriors to the top seed in Group A of the tournament, dismantling teams with a 7-1 record under debuting coach and former NBA assistant Jimmy Alapag.
He is averaging 24.8 points and 7.6 rebounds.
A 36-year-old journeyman, Jones went undrafted in the 2012 NBA Draft. He eventually spent his first and lone season in the league with the Orlando Magic back in 2012-13.
He played for multiple leagues across the globe, primarily around Europe and Asia.