DeMarcus Cousins Injury Update: Pelicans Forward Undergoes Successful Achilles Surgery

New Orleans Pelicans forward DeMarcus Cousins has undergone successful surgery to repair an Achilles injury, the team announced Wednesday.

Cousins suffered a ruptured left Achilles tendon during the final seconds of a 115–113 win over the Houston Rockets on Jan. 26. The injury occurred while Cousins attempted to rebound a loose ball after he shot a free throw. He remains sidelined and is expected to miss the remainder of the 2017-18 season, according to the team. An MRI confirmed his diagnosis. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski‏ first reported that Cousins would miss six to 10 months.

Dr. Richard Ferkel performed the surgical procedure at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute in Los Angeles, Califonia.

"DeMarcus’ surgery went very well," Dr. Ferkel said in a statement released by the team. "I expect he will have a full recovery and be able to return to basketball after an intensive rehabilitation program."

The 27-year-old broke his silence regarding his ruptured Achilles, his first serious injury as an NBA player. He took to social media Tuesday and posted a message to his fans.

"No lie this s—t sucks! I’ve never experienced an injury of this magnitude in my life, but with that being said nothing I’ve earned has ever come easy for me either! I’ve only gotten it the hard way and I don’t expect things to change for me now. I’ll overcome this as well and continue to prove. I want to thank everyone for all the love, prayers, and positive energy sent my way. You are greatly appreciated! I’m also asking my supporters to join me on this journey back to playing the game I love. See you soon… #TheResurgence," he wrote.

Cousins was voted to start for LeBron James' team in the 2018 All-Star Game before his injury. He averaged 25.2 points, 12.9 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.6 steals in 36.2 minutes per game over 48 games this season.