Big Al Misses Practice

by Jeff Clark on Jan 5, 2007 4:35 AM EST in Boston Celtics News & Links

It didn't sound too bad the first time I read it, but it is something to keep an eye on (as if we need any more bad news). The Herald reports:

Al Jefferson celebrated his 22nd birthday by sitting out yesterdayâ€™s practice because of a sore right hamstring.
Though Jefferson first felt soreness three games ago, he shrugged off the injuryâ€™s significance.
His coach wasnâ€™t as calm.
â€œThatâ€™s a concern, because heâ€™s been complaining about it,â€ said Rivers.

By the way, happy birthday Al.

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C’mon Ed Lacerte.. keep the guys healthy and stretched!

by TomHamilton30 on Jan 5, 2007 8:32 AM EST reply actions

I did see him cringing after coming down at one point during the game…

by TheUndertow on Jan 5, 2007 8:50 AM EST reply actions

Will the high school comments finally go away now that he is 22?

by pablohoney on Jan 5, 2007 9:42 AM EST reply actions

I hope its just precautionary, and with all that has been going on with injuries lately, I have a feeling it is.

by rickyfan3.0... on Jan 5, 2007 10:21 AM EST reply actions

if this kid is seriously hurt again it’s time to think about shipping him off for somebody before the rest of the league realizes he’s made of glass.

by mikeford on Jan 5, 2007 10:37 AM EST reply actions

wow. we need a new trainer or something. if he is seriously injured god officially hates the c’s. (maybe a little harsh but thats what its beginning to feel like). Happy b-day AL.

by tman31888 on Jan 5, 2007 10:39 AM EST reply actions

Wow. Too bad about Al. I hope he’s well enough to play.

Happy birthday Al.

by Bankshot on Jan 5, 2007 11:25 AM EST reply actions

Why would anyone be surprised when a 16 minute a game guy starts playing double the minutes, as the focus of the offense, and tweaks a hamstring? As long as Carlos Boozer’s doctors aren’t handling him, we should see him out there soon. Unless sitting him is past of the Tanking Plan. If that is the case, it would explain why Wally is getting so much playing time.

by TripleOT on Jan 5, 2007 11:28 AM EST reply actions

Yeah Mikeford….great idea

Lets ship off Big Al just as he begins to play great. Then we are left with Perk and Gomes and what Scal to roam the paint. I can see the championship bannners rolling in now! Get a grip he has a sore hamstring thats all. And by the way half the league’s star players are injured do you think they should all be traded too? When can we sign you to replace Ainge.

by celticanman on Jan 5, 2007 12:18 PM EST reply actions