Andrew Bogut gone in 58 seconds

Andrew Bogut’s debut with the Cleveland Cavaliers ended disastrously, breaking his leg after just 58 seconds on court.

Andrew Bogut reacts after getting hurt 58 seconds into his Cleveland career

Andrew Bogut’s debut with LeBron James and his NBA defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers has ended disastrously, breaking his leg after just 58 seconds on court.

Bogut’s left shin collided with Miami Heat forward Okaro White’s knee early in the second quarter at Cleveland’s Quicken Loans Arena yesterday, the big Australian falling to the floor in agony and immediately telling teammates and medical staff he thought it was broken.

He was carried off court, could not put pressure on the leg and soon after the Cavaliers confirmed X-rays showed a fractured tibia.

Bogut only signed with the Cavaliers on Thursday and just an hour before the game was in great spirits.

The seven-foot Australian centre joined eastern conference leaders the Cavaliers — after being traded by Dallas Mavericks and securing a contract buyout from the Philadelphia 76ers — because it was a great opportunity to be part of a second championship triumph.

However that will now be far from his thoughts.

Earlier, Bogut had reporters in stitches as he joked about advice former Cavaliers’ guard and fellow Aussie, Matthew Dellavedova, gave him about Cleveland.

“He said it is a terrible city,” Bogut said.

Bogut also joked about how he was able to clear up a work visa issue he had with the US government caused by his move from the Dallas Mavericks to the Cleveland Cavaliers, via the Philadelphia 76ers, over the past fortnight. The issue forced him to sit out Monday’s pre-game shootaround.

“I came to the facility and they said ‘You can’t go right now. You have immigration issues’ so I called Vladimir Putin and got it done’,” said Bogut, scoring more laughs.

Discussing his past injuries, Bogut hauntingly described to reporters how his playing style often led to issues with his body.

“I play hard-nosed style so I get hit and deal with the repercussions after it happens,” Bogut said.

The injury is the latest to dog his 11-season career. The Heat went on to dominate a lacklustre Cavaliers, winning 106-98.

AAP