The Chicago Bulls rookie Noa Essengue spoke to the media Saturday at the team facility for the first time since his season-ending injury was announced earlier this week. The 18-year-old forward revealed he suffered a shoulder dislocation during the game that will require surgery, scheduled for Wednesday.

This isn't the first time Essengue has dealt with the injury. He dislocated the same shoulder two years ago and has consulted with Ayo Dosunmu, who underwent shoulder surgery last season, about the recovery process. His plan includes rehab and limited reps as he works his way back.

"I still got my right hand, so I can do a lot…like ball handling and shooting," Essengue said.

Head coach Billy Donovan revealed earlier this week that Essengue's recovery is expected to take six to seven months, ending his rookie campaign before it truly began.

The Bulls selected Essengue with the 12th overall pick in the NBA Draft this summer. The Orléans, France, native spent the last two seasons in Germany with Ratiopharm Ulm before joining the Bulls. His NBA career got off to a rocky start — he was the last lottery pick from this summer to make his debut and logged just six minutes across two appearances, going 0-for-3 from the field while posting a -15 plus-minus combined.

Essengue was frequently deployed to the Chicago's G-League affiliate Windy City Bulls, but he found his rhythm in the G League, averaging 23.0 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists on 50.8% shooting over four games with the team before the injury was diagnosed, which abruptly ended what had become a promising developmental stretch.

The injury doesn't immediately impact Chicago's outlook this season, but it deprives the 6-foot-8 forward of crucial experience during his rookie year.

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