Thursday, October 1, 2009

Walker Out 6-8 Weeks

By: Greg Payne

Horrible news from the Globe:

An MRI on Bill Walker's right knee revealed a torn meniscus and he will miss six to eight weeks, meaning the Celtics would have to carry an injured Walker on their roster into the regular season. Walker left Wednesday's practice with a sore knee and returned to Boston for further examination.

Walker has had major surgery on both knees and has yet to reach his vast potential. He spent most of his rookie season in the NBDL. He played in 29 games last season.


Update from Celtics.com Twitter:

Walker will have right knee arthroscopic surgery tomorrow morning at New England Baptist.

5 comments:

Celtics2000 said...

Semi-good news I guess as he will be back. I am assuming this is an injury that needs rest instead of more surgery.

He sacrifices his body like Powe does. I hope he can at least last for a few more years to collect a few paychecks. He deserves it

Celtics2000 said...

Not more major surgery I should say. Compared to what he has endured he should be able to bounce back

Greg Payne said...

Bad news...check the update...arthroscopic surgery on his right knee...absolute shame. I'm bummed about this.

Celtics2000 said...

Yeah. I am sure hoping they are not thinking about releasing him.

Greg Payne said...

Yeah I might write about that tomorrow...kind of a letter to DA type of thing...you gave TA a chance...you messed up with Leon...keep Billy around.