Raptors' Ekene Ibekwe Knocked Unconscious in Summer League Game

by Gary WashburnFiled under: Raptors, Suns, Summer LeagueLAS VEGAS -- The lightheartedness of the NBA summer league was halted Wednesday when Toronto's Ekene Ibekwe was hurt making a game-saving block during the Raptors' 74-73 win over the Phoenix Suns. Phoenix's Goran Dragic drove in the final seconds and his layup attempt was blocked by Ibekwe, who was undercut by Dragic. Ibekwe's chin crashed to the floor, knocking him unconscious. Ibekwe was immobilized and taken off the court in a stretcher and rushed to a UMC Medical Center. Iwezke, who played last season in Turkey, finished with seven points and 11 rebounds in 23 minutes for the Raptors. Dragic dribbled the ball for several seconds and instead of pulling up for an open jumper, he darted toward the basket and the 6-foot-9 Iwezke leaped for the game-securing block but was flipped by Dragic's sprawling body.Raptors' Ekene Ibekwe Knocked Unconscious in Summer League Game originally appeared on Fanhouse ...