Thomas Robinson undergoes meniscectomy, expected to be ready for Nets' camp

Thomas Robinson's second act won't have a delayed curtain time.

The former No. 5 pick signed a two-year deal with the Brooklyn Nets early in free agency but suffered a torn meniscus less than two weeks later, threatening his fresh start.

Robinson underwent successful surgery Wednesday, the Nets announced, and he's expected to be ready for on-court activities ahead of the start of training camp.

The encouragingly quick timeline was made possible by Robinson opting to have the torn portion of the meniscus removed with a meniscectomy rather than having the tear repaired. Both options exist for most meniscus tears. Removing the torn portion leads to an expedited return to action, while repairing the tear requires a longer recovery time but decreases future vulnerability in the knee.

While the meniscectomy represents a risk, especially for a 24-year-old, it's understandable that Robinson wants to hit the ground running in Brooklyn. He's played for four franchises in three seasons and hasn't yet delivered on the promise that made him such a high pick, in part because he hasn't stayed in one place very long.

The two-year pact with Brooklyn should give him a semblance of certainty and security, and the Nets seem poised to give their new stable of athletes the opportunity to shine. Robinson has averaged 5.1 points and 4.8 rebounds in 14.1 minutes while shooting 46.3 percent as a pro, and his rebounding will be welcome off the bench behind Thad Young.