Jrue's Injury

[ozgod]

According to Jrue, it's not a "dead arm" in the traditional sense of the word, the way it is typically used to describe pitching injuries in baseball. He said the arm felt dead, but that it's not a nerve issue, it's to do with his AC joint.

Holiday missed his fifth consecutive game when the Celtics lost to the Hawks, 120-118, Monday night with what he told the Globe’s Adam Himmelsbach was a “dead arm” after a collision with Washington’s Richaun Holmes during the Celtics’ March 17 win. His right shoulder bore the brunt of a hard screen, Holiday said, causing discomfort.

He took a step toward returning with the morning workout but is uncertain of his return.

“I feel pretty good, it feels better, still bugs me a little bit but I’m sure that’s going to happen,” Holiday said. “It’s not a dead arm, I hit my shoulder and it felt like my arm went dead. It’s not a nerve thing, just a part of the shoulder that I got hit on. But my shoulder’s fine. I can move and do everything.”

Holiday explained that the AC joint has been causing the discomfort and the pain could linger despite the improvement. He shot baskets and made some basketball moves with the Celtics support staff. The Celtics have been cautious with injuries over the past several weeks.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/03/25/sports/celtics-holiday-shoulder/

Better news? AC joint doesn't sound great, but sounds better than a nerve problem at least.

[Neurotic Guy]

Sounds like he’ll be ok to play at some point soon. But to what extent does this impact the three which he’s been shooting exceptionally well?

[Vermont Green]

I am not sure you can draw any conclusions for that. It isn’t too bad, could be close.  Or it is still lingering and not really sure when he will be pain free.

[Birdman]

Sounds like he have to play thru it during playoffs

[Roy H.]

Sounds like he have to play thru it during playoffs

It's hard to say; he still has like three weeks to heal.

[Phantom255x]

A funeral will be held for Jrue's arm at some point soon. Stay tuned for updates

[Roy H.]

Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
about 49 minutes ago
Jrue Holiday and Xavier Tillman both participated in shootaround this morning. They’re questionable tonight alongside Horford, Springer.