Since Nov. 1 when Zimmer underwent surgery for a detached retina in his right eye, he has had an additional seven procedures in an effort to restore proper eyesight.
In a recent interview with ESPN’s Hannah Storm for SportsCenter, Zimmer was asked if at any time during the process he had considered the possibility of going blind in that eye. The head coach said that he had taken into account that scenario but that it hadn’t been his biggest concern.
“It was more important to me to take care of the team than it was about my eyesight in my right eye,” Zimmer told Storm, who expressed wonder at his response.