BROOKLYN’S Caris LeVert suffered a horrific leg injury after landing awkwardly in an NBA game this morning.

The rising star jumped to try and stop Minnesota’s Josh Okogie during a drive to the basket before tragedy struck.

LeVert landed badly on his right leg and was in immediate pain, with teammates and rival players visibly distressed as they realised the severity of the injury.

The incident was reminiscent of a similar injury to Boston’s Gordon Hayward last season, which saw the Celtic suffer a fractured tibia and dislocated ankle.