C’s Injury Update Thread

[Celtics2021]

Gordon Hayward suffered one of, if not the worst, injuries on the court that anyone will ever see. He did everything in his power to make his way back. I understand he suffered additional injuries during his time in Boston, but I will never question that guys toughness or willingness to play. Kemba, on the other hand, may be as soft as they come and is almost fitting of being the face of the team this season.

I think that this kind of thinking has actually made it's way into my head a bit too. Hayward made his way back from gruesome injuries and plain annoying ones (hand break, ankle sprain).

Kemba seems to sit out because of pain management as much as anything, even in the playoffs

Kemba missed on average 4 games per year for his career prior to his arrival in Boston, and a total of 6 games his final four years in Charlotte.  It’s highly unlikely he never played through injuries before.  I doubt this is simply pain management.

[gouki88]

Gordon Hayward suffered one of, if not the worst, injuries on the court that anyone will ever see. He did everything in his power to make his way back. I understand he suffered additional injuries during his time in Boston, but I will never question that guys toughness or willingness to play. Kemba, on the other hand, may be as soft as they come and is almost fitting of being the face of the team this season.

I think that this kind of thinking has actually made it's way into my head a bit too. Hayward made his way back from gruesome injuries and plain annoying ones (hand break, ankle sprain).

Kemba seems to sit out because of pain management as much as anything, even in the playoffs

Kemba missed on average 4 games per year for his career prior to his arrival in Boston, and a total of 6 games his final four years in Charlotte.  It’s highly unlikely he never played through injuries before.  I doubt this is simply pain management.

I know, it's the inner negative pessimist in me talking, coupled with me being unwilling to come to terms with how badly this season is ending.

[RockinRyA]

Against a team with 2 former mvps and a legit all-star in kyrie, not having 3 of your starters is downright unfair