I don't recall you predicting this ahead of time so saying "I told you so" now is especially tiresome. 

You're right we have no replacement for KG, but Chicago had no replacement for D. Rose and he is a young man. There is always a risk. Risk heightens with the age of your players but the risk is still there. 

There wasn't anything Ainge could have done to replace KG, too much of a unique talent and player. 

It's a tough break but the season ain't over by any means

In response to BostonTrollSpanker's comment:

I don't recall you predicting this ahead of time so saying "I told you so" now is especially tiresome. 

You're right we have no replacement for KG, but Chicago had no replacement for D. Rose and he is a young man. There is always a risk. Risk heightens with the age of your players but the risk is still there. 

There wasn't anything Ainge could have done to replace KG, too much of a unique talent and player. 

It's a tough break but the season ain't over by any means

she's 100% right. there have been no bigs giving Garnett relief on a consistant basis. Doc doesn't seem concerned about it.

In response to JG9000's comment:

In response to BostonTrollSpanker's comment:

I don't recall you predicting this ahead of time so saying "I told you so" now is especially tiresome. 

You're right we have no replacement for KG, but Chicago had no replacement for D. Rose and he is a young man. There is always a risk. Risk heightens with the age of your players but the risk is still there. 

There wasn't anything Ainge could have done to replace KG, too much of a unique talent and player. 

It's a tough break but the season ain't over by any means

she's 100% right. there have been no bigs giving Garnett relief on a consistant basis. Doc doesn't seem concerned about it.

! He is obviously concerned about it.

2. There is nothing he can do about it.

In response to JG9000's comment:

In response to BostonTrollSpanker's comment:

I don't recall you predicting this ahead of time so saying "I told you so" now is especially tiresome. 

You're right we have no replacement for KG, but Chicago had no replacement for D. Rose and he is a young man. There is always a risk. Risk heightens with the age of your players but the risk is still there. 

There wasn't anything Ainge could have done to replace KG, too much of a unique talent and player. 

It's a tough break but the season ain't over by any means

she's 100% right. there have been no bigs giving Garnett relief on a consistant basis. Doc doesn't seem concerned about it.

! He is obviously concerned about it.

2. There is nothing he can do about it.

In response to Jump-ball-overtime's comment:

We will see. It may be that KG has a case of Sternitis. When Pop decided not to play Duncan earlier this year the Spurs were fined. It could be that the injury is very minor and provides an excuse. Most players have some aches and pains this time of year.

Re: KG's injury it is said to be a left adductor strain. The adductor muscle is located near the thigh area.

I've never heard of sternitis...presumptively, it's inflammation of the sternum involving the midline structures in the chest. It's not, as a rule, a cardiovascular problem per se.

Where did you hear/read KG had sternitis ?

Re: CommyContrarian's title that is is an old man's injury is pure hogwash. Many young athletes get pulls in their thighs and groin injuries !!!

Not shocked, but this is exactly the right time to get a minimal injury and some much-needed rest. Unless it completely unravels, it's kind of an ideal situation. 

The Miami game could be ugly, of course, but Wilcox and the pasty character from last night have shown some impressive basketball I.Q. so it will be fun to watch them. Wilcox especially. He is a quality player with impressive athleticism. He's probably been the surprise of the season. 

If Crawford can find the line between smart no-look passes that connect and awkward, embarrassing, trying-too-hard-to-be-cool stuff that he still does too often then he can also be a big help. I'm doubtful though. He should have found that line by now and has definitely not.

In response to chetgnat's comment:

Not shocked, but this is exactly the right time to get a minimal injury and some much-needed rest. Unless it completely unravels, it's kind of an ideal situation. 

The Miami game could be ugly, of course, but Wilcox and the pasty character from last night have shown some impressive basketball I.Q. so it will be fun to watch them. Wilcox especially. He is a quality player with impressive athleticism. He's probably been the surprise of the season. 

If Crawford can find the line between smart no-look passes that connect and awkward, embarrassing, trying-too-hard-to-be-cool stuff that he still does too often then he can also be a big help. I'm doubtful though. He should have found that line by now and has definitely not.

I think most of the people on this forum would take issue with this statement. We are all in this together and bigots need not apply. If I misunderstood your statement I hope you can clarify... For CC and the record..KG is not an old man nor is he a wimp. KG is probably the most dedicated and toughest player this league has ever seen! Pressure on him to come back too soon will only hurt the Celtics!..MO

In response to Jump-ball-overtime's comment:

We will see. It may be that KG has a case of Sternitis. When Pop decided not to play Duncan earlier this year the Spurs were fined. It could be that the injury is very minor and provides an excuse. Most players have some aches and pains this time of year.

Re: KG's injury it is said to be a left adductor strain. The adductor muscle is located near the thigh area.

I've never heard of sternitis...presumptively, it's inflammation of the sternum involving the midline structures in the chest. It's not, as a rule, a cardiovascular problem per se.

Where did you hear/read KG had sternitis ?

Re: CommyContrarian's title that is is an old man's injury is pure hogwash. Many young athletes get pulls in their thighs and groin injuries !!!

Another dumb thread... KG been fairly healthy last 2 years and this injury is not an old man specific one...

I guess Rondo's injury was with a young mans situation... makes as much sense as the ridiculous title of this thread

In response to Karllost's comment:

Another dumb thread... KG been fairly healthy last 2 years and this injury is not an old man specific one...

I guess Rondo's injury was with a young mans situation... makes as much sense as the ridiculous title of this thread

+1

she's 100% right. there have been no bigs giving Garnett relief on a consistant basis. Doc doesn't seem concerned about it.

In response to JG9000's comment:

she's 100% right. there have been no bigs giving Garnett relief on a consistant basis. Doc doesn't seem concerned about it.

i'd go you one further- danny does not seem concerned about it either.  wearing KG out like an old shoe by providing zero back up support that DOC BLITHERS would USE is just unimaginable incompetence.  we HAD darko milicic.  doc would not play him.  we had steamer and danny would not re-sign him.  we COULD HAVE HAD birdman, who was not playing most of this season- a leaper who can eat 15-20 minutes a night and provide some shot blocking- danny did not / would not sign him.

and there have been others.  i'm not saying i'm a big fan of barnum and bailey tatted people like andersen, but isn't wearing KG totally out even worse than having to look at the birdman?

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In response to JG9000's comment:

In response to BostonTrollSpanker's comment:

I don't recall you predicting this ahead of time so saying "I told you so" now is especially tiresome. 

You're right we have no replacement for KG, but Chicago had no replacement for D. Rose and he is a young man. There is always a risk. Risk heightens with the age of your players but the risk is still there. 

There wasn't anything Ainge could have done to replace KG, too much of a unique talent and player. 

It's a tough break but the season ain't over by any means

she's 100% right. there have been no bigs giving Garnett relief on a consistant basis. Doc doesn't seem concerned about it.

! He is obviously concerned about it.

2. There is nothing he can do about it.

You are right.  Not having an adequate backup for KG could influence winning games for the remainder of the season if KG is out for any length of time.  Hopefully, he won't be out too long and is healthy for the playoffs.