Welcome to

In Street Clothes

Covering sports injuries from the perspective of a certified athletic trainer and backed by analytics.

Breaking Down Paul George’s Horrific Leg Injury

The NBA world watched in horror as Indiana Pacer forward Paul George suffered a horrific injury Friday in a scrimmage for Team USA. The injury occurred as George collided with the basket stanchion as he attempted to contest a layup attempt by James Harden. His right leg buckled and teammates instantly reacted in shock as […]

Read More

Breaking Down Joel Embiid’s Navicular Fracture

With the 2014 NBA Draft just a week away, who will go number one overall remains unclear. Injury concerns about his back had already hurt Joel Embiid’s chances but those odds took another significant hit when it was revealed he will need surgery to repair a fracture in his right foot.

Read More

Breaking Down Julius Randle’s Injury And Its Effects on Draft Night

#477306295 / gettyimages.com While the Finals are still ongoing, 28 other NBA teams are already looking to next season. The primary focus is currently on the upcoming draft with teams hosting prospects and reviewing as much information on each individual as possible. A large part of these background checks include thorough medical reports on any […]

Read More

Sean Lee and the Unhappy Triad

Linebacker Sean Lee has been the motor of the Dallas Cowboys defense since taking over the starting position in 2011. Unfortunately injuries have limited his availability as he has suffered a myriad of significant ailments. Since being drafted in 2010, Lee has suffered a shoulder contusion, concussion, dislocated wrist, torn ligaments in his toe, and […]

Read More

Breaking Down Serge Ibaka’s Plantaris Injury

The title hopes of the Oklahoma City Thunder took a significant hit Friday when it was revealed power forward Serge Ibaka suffered a Grade 2 plantaris strain in his left leg. This little known muscle is tiny in size but can prove to be very problematic. The plantaris is situated on the posterior aspect of […]

Read More