Olympiacos guard Jean Montero faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after undergoing knee surgery, with his absence expected to last several months.
The Dominican international underwent the procedure to address an ongoing knee problem, entering a structured rehabilitation programme with the aim of making a full recovery.
The basketball federation of the Dominican Republic published the first photograph of Montero following the operation, showing the player wearing a specialised protective brace on his leg.
Federation officials confirmed that the image marked the start of his formal recovery process, with rehabilitation now the primary focus for the guard.
Rehabilitation and medical recovery
Knee surgery in professional basketball typically requires an extended rehabilitation schedule to restore joint mobility, rebuild muscle strength, and protect healing tissue.
The protective brace worn by Montero is designed to stabilise and immobilise the knee during the earliest stages of healing, preventing unwanted movement while post-operative swelling subsides.
His rehabilitation will advance gradually from non-weight-bearing rest to physiotherapy exercises, progressing towards running and court drills only when medical staff confirm the joint is fully stable.
Olympiacos and international career
Montero represents Olympiacos in both the domestic Greek Basket League and the EuroLeague, the top tier of European club basketball.
The Piraeus club competes across a congested multi-competition schedule, meaning his extended absence will test the team's backcourt depth across domestic and European fixtures.
The guard is also a central figure for the Dominican Republic national basketball team, having represented his country in major international tournaments including the FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Before moving to Greece, Montero established his reputation in Spain's top division, twice winning the Liga ACB Best Young Player award for his dynamic scoring and playmaking ability.
