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14 de jul. de 2017 · How did Smith Jr. dunk just two weeks after tearing his ACL in high school? He has an extra ligament in his knee that helps him recover faster and jump higher. Learn more about this rare condition and its benefits for the NBA rookie.
Dennis Smith Jr has an extra ligament in his knee, giving him NBA super powers that help make him one of the most prolific dunkers in NBA history and the ability to have been dunking just 2...
9 de oct. de 2018 · Smith Jr. had an extra ligament in his knee. If you didn’t even know that was possible, you’re certainly not alone, as only 20 percent of all humans have one, doctors told Smith Sr. But those who do have the added benefit of quicker recovery times when coming off serious injuries like the one Junior suffered."
Dennis Smith Jr. tore his ACL in high school, but doctors found an extra ligament in his knee during surgery. This rare condition helped him recover faster and resume his basketball career.
During surgery, Smith's doctors found that he had an extra ACL. He was originally ruled out for his entire senior season of high school but in between two weeks and two months, he claimed that he had become more explosive, with his vertical increasing by 8 inches.
23 de jun. de 2017 · A November feature by Aaron Torres of FOX Sports revealed that Smith has an extra ligament in his knee (something that only about 20 percent of all humans have) and quoted Smith’s father as...
It's possible they are talking about the anterolateral ligament. There is some research out there that suggests that it may assist in knee stabilization if you're lucky enough to both have one and have it not be compromised along with your ACL.
