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by FLCeltsFan on Jan 9, 2012 10:32 AM EST in Boston Celtics News & Links

Jeff Green's Heart Surgery Went Well, Doc Rivers Tells Reporters - SB Nation Boston

Jeff Green underwent heart surgery to repair an aortic aneurysm on Monday, an ailment that will sideline him for the entire 2011-2012 NBA season. Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers said the surgery went well, according to ESPN Boston.

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Mickael Pietrus told reporters he expects to make his Boston Celtics debut on Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks after participating in his first Celtics practice on Monday.

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Here is a link to Wilcox's stint as a Piston last season:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwxcd46A3Ps

You see him flying all around, hitting a jumper, a short hook and a recipient of drop passes. Where is this Chris Wilcox?

by Wilbert on Jan 9, 2012 2:53 PM EST reply actions

Great news!

Jeff Green – Successful surgery

AND

Pietrus to make his debut on Wednesday.

by StarzNBarz on Jan 9, 2012 3:32 PM EST reply actions

THIS

by slamtheking on Jan 9, 2012 4:32 PM EST up reply actions

Awesome!

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by mmmmm on Jan 10, 2012 12:24 AM EST up reply actions

Really good news about Jeff Green.

Hope he has a full, smooth and speedy recovery.

by green18, 19, 20... on Jan 9, 2012 3:52 PM EST reply actions

Get well soon, Jeff Green!

MP, good news! Hope he can be that much needed spark off the bench.

Hope Wilcox can get his game back, soon.

PS: is Danny Ainge looking at any remaining free agents?! I read an article stating that Eddie House has a scheduled workout with few teams – Celtics being one of those teams. What about Pryzbilla? Any other players?

by Danyck on Jan 9, 2012 4:13 PM EST via mobile reply actions

Danny did inquire about Pryzibilla...

about a month ago and thats the last word I heard.

Pryzibilla is suppose to make a decision if he wants to come out of retirement and play later this year.

I hope if he is healthy and seeks to play this season its with the C’s especially if its for a min vet contract as he is a legit center which will help add depth, some rebounding, be able to clog and be a strong physical presence in the paint on defense also.

by fordescort on Jan 9, 2012 5:11 PM EST up reply actions

I would say Ainge will look at the buyout market when it arises. For example, a guy like Okur will be a prime candidate for a buyout: crummy team, last year of contract, possibly wants to be in the playoffs. I would suggest Ainge will make a move when guys like that start getting bought out.

"Can't eat sushi in Utah, brother. Landlocked."

by IsItTheShoes on Jan 9, 2012 8:01 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Glad to hear...

Gregs surgery went well I hope he has a speedy recovery.
Heart surgery is no small deal, it must of been stressful and a scary period for Greg, so I am glad that is all behind him now.

Also happy to hear Pietrius is ready to play, I think his athleticism, defense and offensive power will be great to have coming of the bench.
His versatility of being able to play in both the back court and small forward positions will also be a nice option for Doc to utilize.

by fordescort on Jan 9, 2012 5:02 PM EST reply actions

Sorry meant to say ...

“Glad to hear Jeffs surgery went well”.

by fordescort on Jan 9, 2012 5:03 PM EST up reply actions

Got Stiemsma on the brain? Haha

I’m also excited about Pietrus. Mostly because Marquis Daniels hasn’t been getting it done on offense and I know Pietrus can at least shoot.

by Aluminum Penguin on Jan 9, 2012 5:27 PM EST up reply actions

Yes

Quis simply hasn’t been able to finish around the basket and he can’t shoot so I’m happy to see Pietrus come in and hopefully contribute more

by McHaleinthepost on Jan 9, 2012 5:38 PM EST up reply actions

Agree...

though I think Daniels (and Sasha also) will have there roles at times and contribute Pietrius no doubt if healthy will be a upgrade over both of them and will I assume be the primary go to wing player off the bench for the C’s.

by fordescort on Jan 9, 2012 8:39 PM EST up reply actions

Jeff Green will be going through a lot for about the next week and then get steadily better and more confident

I was born with a bad aortic valve as happens with about 1% of all males.I don’t want to sound like a jerk but I ve had the “correction” twice. Tissue valves instead of mechanical to avoid blood thinners for life. I’ll need a third one hopefully ten or more years from now and thats about the most anyone can deal with. Im 52 and can still run a half mile in under 2:40 better than most nba players.

he can come back from this easily…you know what I mean. . its the chest wall damage that is the problem and at the Cleveland Clinic he is seeing the best docs in the world.

May God’s blessing be, Jeff

by wahz on Jan 10, 2012 12:22 AM EST reply actions