Pelicans' Holiday undergoes successful eye surgery

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday underwent successful surgery Monday to repair an orbital wall fracture in his right eye.

The 25-year-old was shut down for the remainder of the season March 29 after suffering the injury the night before. The timetable for Holiday's return is 6-8 weeks, and he's expected to make a full recovery prior to next season.

Holiday was one of a number of Pelicans players who have endured injuries this season. The roster was so ravaged that head coach Alvin Gentry suggested last month that the team could use a voodoo doctor.

Prior to the injury, Holiday was enjoying one of the best seasons of his seven-year career. In 65 games (23 starts), he averaged 16.8 points, six assists, and three rebounds. He enters the final year of his deal next season.