@DH13 posted:None of the speculation matters because no one, even DB and his doctors, know what shape his knee will be in by TC. From what I understand, there were errors made in the original repair that caused extended and additional problems. And those problems were corrected during the last repair process. If that finally does fix the ongoing issues, he can still be elite for a couple more seasons, which is very valuable. If not, he's done. Everyone is just going to have to wait.
Yes, the stability of the knee wasn't the problem, which is why in the one game he payed in he performed at his typical high level. However, the exertion of playing resulted in significant fluid buildup that necessitated subsequent draining.