"Danny Ainge has seen the same red flags as everyone else when watching Kevin Garnett – the limp down the floor in New York on Sunday, the prolonged grimace after absorbing a kick to his surgically-repaired knee Friday against Orlando, the general lack of explosiveness in KG’s game. But the Celtics [team stats] personnel chief still believes progress is being made in Garnett’s recovery and return to the floor.
“His surgery has healed, but he’s had discomfort in his shins,’’ said Ainge, who holds weekly meetings with Garnett and team physician Dr. Brian McKeon. “KG wouldn’t be playing right now if he wasn’t confident. And he wouldn’t be playing if he was hurt.’’
The lack of explosiveness in Garnett’s game is apparent to all involved.
“I’ve seen explosiveness there, and also a lack of explosiveness, and we’ll keep evaluating him,’’ said Ainge. “Dr. McKeon watches him, our trainer (Ed Lacerte) watches him, and I think we all know what we’re dealing with.’’
Garnett has been irritated by the scrutiny over his injury, and following Monday’s practice cut an interview with the media short after repeated questions (Boston Herald)."
This is concerning. I don't think Boston fully knows what is wrong with Garnett, and you have to question if he will ever be the player he once was. I think at some point in the season you will see KG go on the shelf, this might not be a bad thing as they will try to save him as much as they can for the playoffs. This will all be made a lot easier once Big Baby return to the court.
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