Lester Hudson May Need Surgery On Broken Finger

by Roy_Hobbs on Jul 8, 2009 8:46 PM EDT in Boston Celtics News & Links

In a stroke of tough luck, Celtics rookie Lester Hudson broke the ring finger on his left hand tonight and is being sent back to Boston for treatment.

He broke the finger after attempting to brace himself during a fall in the first half of the Celtics’ 94-82 loss to Oklahoma City’s summer league team.

"It’s very tough because I want to show Danny (Ainge) and the coaches what I can do," said Hudson. "But I won’t be out there to do it now. I think I can still play right now, but I have to sit back."

Lance Young, Hudson’s agent, said he was told that the 6-1 guard may need surgery, and have a pin put in the finger.

There’s a danger in that for Hudson, who has not signed a contract.

That's tough luck; it will be interesting to see if this impacts his potential spot on the roster.

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Forget making the team now, congrats Pruitt on being the 3rd string pg.

Standing up for the little People

PS: I am actually from Boston.

by Champzilla on Jul 8, 2009 8:43 PM EDT reply actions

Maybe

Maybe he will atleast get invited to training camp RH.

Standing up for the little People

PS: I am actually from Boston.

by Champzilla on Jul 8, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions

DAMN

wish the best for Lester and hope that he still can play with the broken finger.

by Mike-Dub on Jul 8, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions

We still need a 2nd string pg

…I’m just keeping perspective…

Don't Trade Rondo!!!

by RJ87 on Jul 8, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions

I hope that his broken finger doesn’t ruins his change to play for the Celtics.

by Nowee on Jul 8, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions

He was a long shot to make it anyways.

by Wide Load on Jul 8, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions

Will this be another Leon Powe episode all over again?

by braz on Jul 8, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions

How long is he supposed to be out?

by Marqui on Jul 8, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions

Absolutely rotten luck for the kid

He was probably a long shot, but he had a shot at beating out Gabe (who will never be a PG and is still mostly timid).

Lester should still get an invite to camp though.

by Mencius on Jul 8, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions

I've nothing else to do, so I think I'll try some wishful thinking.

Maybe Pruitt, now that he no longer has to worry about Hudson, can settle down and play more smoothly. (Yeah, that’s the ticket.)

I recall Ainge started playing a lot better after Red traded away Gerald Henderson for the draft rights that turned into Len Bias – though I’m not saying that disaster was somehow Jonah’s fault. (I mean, Danny’s.)

by no kidding on Jul 8, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions

Crud, I realize I should’ve expressed my sympathies for Hudson. Bad luck for the kid.

by no kidding on Jul 8, 2009 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Crud, I realize I should’ve expressed my sympathies for Hudson. Bad luck for the kid.

by no kidding on Jul 8, 2009 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions

This is what I call "The luck of the Irish’.

by Reyquila on Jul 8, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions

Better ask Powe about your chances

Slim to none (but at least you didn’t have to work hard for two years)

Is it Soup Yet?

by Master Po on Jul 8, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions

too bad

I’d rather have him get the chance to earn the spot and miss out due to lack of skill than have him miss out due to injury. He should at least get an invite to camp if he misses the rest of the summer. No Lose situation for the C’s

by slamtheking on Jul 8, 2009 10:16 PM EDT reply actions

Let's call it Tanguay's Menudo

Menudo is a stew made from the lining of the cow’s stomach

by Mencius on Jul 8, 2009 10:27 PM EDT reply actions

ouch that hurts i was liking what i was seeing in the little time he played. Hopefully they will be able to keep him around a bit longer i think he could be much better than pruitt for us

by adesilva on Jul 8, 2009 10:30 PM EDT reply actions

i like that this headline is just as big as C’s sign Wallace.
At celticsblog, everything that happens with the celts is important! :)

by cons on Jul 8, 2009 10:56 PM EDT reply actions

In other news...

Giddens dislocated a finger, but he should be fine.

All the negativity in this town sucks. It sucks, and it stinks, and it sucks. - Rick Pitino

by Roy_Hobbs on Jul 8, 2009 11:36 PM EDT reply actions

ouch hope Giddens can still play if not we may see alot of plays for Walker in the summer league seeing as how Giddens seemed to dominate the ball at times.

by adesilva on Jul 9, 2009 12:52 AM EDT reply actions

Hudson to Europe?

I could see the C’s encouraging Hudson to play in Europe for a yr. He’d get used to playing against tougher competition and the C’s would retain his rights, but not have to pay him or use a roster spot. I’m still pulling for him to make the team. I think he’s a better competitor that Pruitt.

Danny, say it ain't so? We love Powe!

by johnnyrondo on Jul 9, 2009 12:59 AM EDT reply actions

Nobody should be surprised...

Year after year…No team has a more difficult time staying healthy than the Celts.

2008 was a rare exception

by Title 18 on Jul 9, 2009 2:27 AM EDT reply actions

Damn, bad luck.

I wish him a good and quick recovery. I hope he will be healthy for the season opening.

by Drucci on Jul 9, 2009 7:14 AM EDT reply actions

On that note, I wonder why the NBA hasn't managed for its teams to partner with

European teams. It could be a higher-level developmental league, help popularize the NBA brand, and probably legally depress the global prices for NBA-level players a bit too.

by clover on Jul 9, 2009 1:15 PM EDT reply actions

There are darn few Europeans who would want to support anything that would make them feel like they had a minor-league affiliation with anything American.

by no kidding on Jul 9, 2009 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions