Overview

• He announced in his Instagram story that months of persistent pain in his left middle finger stem from a fall during last year’s Exatlon Germany.
• A recent exam by a hand specialist confirmed that without surgery the finger risks permanent immobility.
• The procedure is slated to begin imminently and will leave him with six to ten weeks of restricted hand function.
• Despite the setback, the 38-year-old former pro basketballer has adopted an optimistic stance, noting the situation could have been worse.
• His partner, Annika Jung, has stood by him throughout his medical journey and recovery planning.