Stevens: Kemba may not be ready at start of the season due to knee issue

[jambr380]

I get that the situation isn't wonderful, but if you read the whole article, it is a lot more reasonable/optimistic than the excerpt posted in the OP from Boston Sports Journal's, Dr. Jessica Flynn.

I am not sure if there is a path for him to get all the way better and play pain free for the rest of his career, but I think this is a 'remains to be seen' situation, not, 'we're totally screwed with an albatross contract' situation. Let's all remember, Kemba was playing very well in the bubble/playoffs up until the whole box-and-1 fiasco. It's up to Brad to coach around that because Kemba is still an exceptionally talented offensive player.

[Sketch5]

I get that the situation isn't wonderful, but if you read the whole article, it is a lot more reasonable/optimistic than the excerpt posted in the OP from Boston Sports Journal's, Dr. Jessica Flynn.

I am not sure if there is a path for him to get all the way better and play pain free for the rest of his career, but I think this is a 'remains to be seen' situation, not, 'we're totally screwed with an albatross contract' situation. Let's all remember, Kemba was playing very well in the bubble/playoffs up until the whole box-and-1 fiasco. It's up to Brad to coach around that because Kemba is still an exceptionally talented offensive player.

Yeah, I listen to the interview that this article was about and it didn't seem as bad as the OP presented. Sounds like it's manageable. Also a reason why they brought in a few PG's this year to take load off of Kemba and keep him fresh for the playoffs. And since we are leaning on Tatum/Brown now, he can be the third option and sparkplug of the starters.

The Bubble was a bad situation, many games in a short time and no days off to travel which gives you extra rest. I wouldn't be surprised if our over seas stash kid come over next year, he looks like he has potential. I also like Prichard, if he's college game translates to the pros, he's going to be fun. I'm not too worried, need an other wing or bench scorer.

[Roy H.]

SMH.  Why didn’t he get surgery?

Its not a tear. Its arthritis

Arthritis and surgery aren’t mutually exclusive.

[radiohead]

Wouldn’t it be handy to have Scary Terry around if Kemba is gonna be load managed the whole year?

[gouki88]

Wouldn’t it be handy to have Scary Terry around if Kemba is gonna be load managed the whole year?

No

[knuckleballer]

Wouldn’t it be handy to have Scary Terry around if Kemba is gonna be load managed the whole year?

I find the idea of bringing back Terry to be scary.

[PhoSita]

I say give Kemba as much rest as he needs.

Allow more opportunities for Fast-PP and Waters to earn time.

Also more time for Nesmith since it would mean Smart spends more minutes at the 1.

[ausbacker]

Wouldn’t it be handy to have Scary Terry around if Kemba is gonna be load managed the whole year?

You really want I must shoot everytime I touch the ball Rozier taking the ball out of Brown and Tatum's hands?

[radiohead]

Wouldn’t it be handy to have Scary Terry around if Kemba is gonna be load managed the whole year?

You really want I must shoot everytime I touch the ball Rozier taking the ball out of Brown and Tatum's hands?

I just asked because he seems to be the guy who’s on the move from Charlotte. Hopefully there’s a third team involved where he’ll eventually end up. But i think there’s a also the possibility that he may be part of the return we get from the GH s&t?

[hpantazo]

Wouldn’t it be handy to have Scary Terry around if Kemba is gonna be load managed the whole year?

You really want I must shoot everytime I touch the ball Rozier taking the ball out of Brown and Tatum's hands?

I think I'd rather have Semi playing the point than Rozier, and I absolutely hate seeing Semi on the floor for us

[Ogaju]

https://www.clnsmedia.com/kemba-walkers-status-uncertain-for-celtics-opening-night/


Some excerpts:

"Kemba Walker may not be available for the Celtics on opening night when the season begins roughly a month from now, due to a lingering knee issue."


"Walker is developing arthritis in his left knee following three surgeries and various career steroidal injections. Walker received an injection to address cartilage loss in February. She expected Walker to continue to manage his knee for the rest of his career. Listening to Stevens talk it certainly sounds like the knee is an issue that is going to require maintenance."

Afraid to say it but Kemba may be cooked. The first tell tale was when they were talking about the synvisc injections last season. You do not get Synvisc for a minor or acute problem. Synvisc injections are used to slow down the effects of chronic arthritis. Did MJ sell Danny damaged goods?

[Ogaju]

I get that the situation isn't wonderful, but if you read the whole article, it is a lot more reasonable/optimistic than the excerpt posted in the OP from Boston Sports Journal's, Dr. Jessica Flynn.

I am not sure if there is a path for him to get all the way better and play pain free for the rest of his career, but I think this is a 'remains to be seen' situation, not, 'we're totally screwed with an albatross contract' situation. Let's all remember, Kemba was playing very well in the bubble/playoffs up until the whole box-and-1 fiasco. It's up to Brad to coach around that because Kemba is still an exceptionally talented offensive player.

Yeah, I listen to the interview that this article was about and it didn't seem as bad as the OP presented. Sounds like it's manageable. Also a reason why they brought in a few PG's this year to take load off of Kemba and keep him fresh for the playoffs. And since we are leaning on Tatum/Brown now, he can be the third option and sparkplug of the starters.

The Bubble was a bad situation, many games in a short time and no days off to travel which gives you extra rest. I wouldn't be surprised if our over seas stash kid come over next year, he looks like he has potential. I also like Prichard, if he's college game translates to the pros, he's going to be fun. I'm not too worried, need an other wing or bench scorer.

Who is the overseas stash kid?

[radiohead]

I get that the situation isn't wonderful, but if you read the whole article, it is a lot more reasonable/optimistic than the excerpt posted in the OP from Boston Sports Journal's, Dr. Jessica Flynn.

I am not sure if there is a path for him to get all the way better and play pain free for the rest of his career, but I think this is a 'remains to be seen' situation, not, 'we're totally screwed with an albatross contract' situation. Let's all remember, Kemba was playing very well in the bubble/playoffs up until the whole box-and-1 fiasco. It's up to Brad to coach around that because Kemba is still an exceptionally talented offensive player.

Yeah, I listen to the interview that this article was about and it didn't seem as bad as the OP presented. Sounds like it's manageable. Also a reason why they brought in a few PG's this year to take load off of Kemba and keep him fresh for the playoffs. And since we are leaning on Tatum/Brown now, he can be the third option and sparkplug of the starters.

The Bubble was a bad situation, many games in a short time and no days off to travel which gives you extra rest. I wouldn't be surprised if our over seas stash kid come over next year, he looks like he has potential. I also like Prichard, if he's college game translates to the pros, he's going to be fun. I'm not too worried, need an other wing or bench scorer.

Who is the overseas stash kid?

Yam Madar

https://celticswire.usatoday.com/2020/11/19/nba-boston-celtics-who-is-yam-madar/

[RodyTur10]

This is very concerning. Max contract for 3 more years on a guy who clearly won't be 100%, probably for duration. 

Hayward contract was never the problem. It was Kemba's. 

And Jeff Teague is not the answer to this.

Indeed. If you had the choice Gordon Hayward (120/4) or Kemba Walker (108/3)?

I'd rather have Hayward.

[ausbacker]

https://www.clnsmedia.com/kemba-walkers-status-uncertain-for-celtics-opening-night/


Some excerpts:

"Kemba Walker may not be available for the Celtics on opening night when the season begins roughly a month from now, due to a lingering knee issue."


"Walker is developing arthritis in his left knee following three surgeries and various career steroidal injections. Walker received an injection to address cartilage loss in February. She expected Walker to continue to manage his knee for the rest of his career. Listening to Stevens talk it certainly sounds like the knee is an issue that is going to require maintenance."

Afraid to say it but Kemba may be cooked. The first tell tale was when they were talking about the synvisc injections last season. You do not get Synvisc for a minor or acute problem. Synvisc injections are used to slow down the effects of chronic arthritis. Did MJ sell Danny damaged goods?

If Kemba's knee is shot, that's not on anyone else but the Celtics physicians who performed the medical.