Re: Robert Williams Expected Back In 4-6 Weeks

[RealGM Wiretap]

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams underwent surgery for a torn meniscus on Wednesday morning. Following surgery, the expectation is that Williams will return to the lineup in 4-6 weeks.

Williams was injured at some point in the Celtics victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. Imaging showed the fourth-year center tore his meniscus in his left knee.

There is optimism Williams could return on the shorter end of his timeline. Four weeks would have Williams back towards the end of the first round or beginning of the second round of the playoffs.

Via Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN

[RondoToKG]

[Johnny Bball]

He ain't back in 4 week after surgery.

[pagal]

Hope he gets a second opinion and makes the best decision for long-term. If he's back in 4-6 means, it means he likely opted for removal instead of repair which could be a bad move for someone who already has knee issues.

We all know that this garbage organization will not hesitate to ruin the guy's long-term health for a pipe-dream of "mAkInG tHe FiNaLs ThIs YeAr".

[RondoToKG]

We all know that this garbage organization will not hesitate to ruin the guy's long-term health for a pipe-dream of "mAkInG tHe FiNaLs ThIs YeAr".

If you think the Celtic's make medical decisions you're probably pretty stupid.

[31to6]

Hope he gets a second opinion and makes the best decision for long-term. If he's back in 4-6 means, it means he likely opted for removal instead of repair which could be a bad move for someone who already has knee issues.

We all know that this garbage organization will not hesitate to ruin the guy's long-term health for a pipe-dream of "mAkInG tHe FiNaLs ThIs YeAr".

Sounds like the surgery is done, so you should change your tense to what he should have done.

Every tear and individual is different. I had 40% of my meniscus removed a decade ago and don't regret it -- my surgeon said it would have been a really hard one to try to patch back together or whole-scale replace, and I didn't want to year-long rehab for the latter scenario either. You can have whatever opinion you want about it and I promise it doesn't matter to me.

But in the interest of keeping things interesting I *do* hope that whatever team you are a fan of gets to play this 'garbage organization' in the playoffs this year.

[Biff]

Man, what a blow to the Celts. Right when they were looking like the best team in the east. They'll still be good but will be tough to contend with Milwaukee, Philly or Miami without him.

[Pickled Prunes]

Hope he gets a second opinion and makes the best decision for long-term. If he's back in 4-6 means, it means he likely opted for removal instead of repair which could be a bad move for someone who already has knee issues.

We all know that this garbage organization will not hesitate to ruin the guy's long-term health for a pipe-dream of "mAkInG tHe FiNaLs ThIs YeAr".

Sounds like the surgery is done, so you should change your tense to what he should have done.

Every tear and individual is different. I had 40% of my meniscus removed a decade ago and don't regret it -- my surgeon said it would have been a really hard one to try to patch back together or whole-scale replace, and I didn't want to year-long rehab for the latter scenario either. You can have whatever opinion you want about it and I promise it doesn't matter to me.

But in the interest of keeping things interesting I *do* hope that whatever team you are a fan of gets to play this 'garbage organization' in the playoffs this year.

I said this yesterday and got some flak, but 6 weeks is the average recovery time for a meniscus "trim". I am guessing that's all this is because a repair would take much longer. He will be ready to go as soon as the swelling is down and his confidence in his knee is restored. I would look for him to come back at some point in the 2nd round.

[pagal]

We all know that this garbage organization will not hesitate to ruin the guy's long-term health for a pipe-dream of "mAkInG tHe FiNaLs ThIs YeAr".

If you think the Celtic's make medical decisions you're probably pretty stupid.

I guess that's why the whole medical staff and Danny "The Snake" Ainge took all that crap after IT fiasco. Got it!

[brannigan73]

Without Williams the Celtics wont be playing in 6 weeks quite frankly.

[WindyCityBorn]

Hope he gets a second opinion and makes the best decision for long-term. If he's back in 4-6 means, it means he likely opted for removal instead of repair which could be a bad move for someone who already has knee issues.

We all know that this garbage organization will not hesitate to ruin the guy's long-term health for a pipe-dream of "mAkInG tHe FiNaLs ThIs YeAr".

Sounds like the surgery is done, so you should change your tense to what he should have done.

Every tear and individual is different. I had 40% of my meniscus removed a decade ago and don't regret it -- my surgeon said it would have been a really hard one to try to patch back together or whole-scale replace, and I didn't want to year-long rehab for the latter scenario either. You can have whatever opinion you want about it and I promise it doesn't matter to me.

But in the interest of keeping things interesting I *do* hope that whatever team you are a fan of gets to play this 'garbage organization' in the playoffs this year.

I said this yesterday and got some flak, but 6 weeks is the average recovery time for a meniscus "trim". I am guessing that's all this is because a repair would take much longer. He will be ready to go as soon as the swelling is down and his confidence in his knee is restored. I would look for him to come back at some point in the 2nd round.

Lonzo Ball had the same surgery at the end of January and he still isn’t back. And probably won’t be back this season.

[Pickled Prunes]

Sounds like the surgery is done, so you should change your tense to what he should have done.

Every tear and individual is different. I had 40% of my meniscus removed a decade ago and don't regret it -- my surgeon said it would have been a really hard one to try to patch back together or whole-scale replace, and I didn't want to year-long rehab for the latter scenario either. You can have whatever opinion you want about it and I promise it doesn't matter to me.

But in the interest of keeping things interesting I *do* hope that whatever team you are a fan of gets to play this 'garbage organization' in the playoffs this year.

I said this yesterday and got some flak, but 6 weeks is the average recovery time for a meniscus "trim". I am guessing that's all this is because a repair would take much longer. He will be ready to go as soon as the swelling is down and his confidence in his knee is restored. I would look for him to come back at some point in the 2nd round.

Lonzo Ball had the same surgery at the end of January and he still isn’t back. And probably won’t be back this season.

That's why I said average.

[pagal]

We all know that this garbage organization will not hesitate to ruin the guy's long-term health for a pipe-dream of "mAkInG tHe FiNaLs ThIs YeAr".

If you think the Celtic's make medical decisions you're probably pretty stupid.

I guess that's why the whole medical staff and Danny "The Snake" Ainge took all that crap after IT fiasco. Got it!

Called it. Bum franchise made the guy come back early.

Hopefully the kid is ok and there's no long-term issue.

[RondoToKG]

If you think the Celtic's make medical decisions you're probably pretty stupid.

I guess that's why the whole medical staff and Danny "The Snake" Ainge took all that crap after IT fiasco. Got it!

Called it. Bum franchise made the guy come back early.

Hopefully the kid is ok and there's no long-term issue.

gtfo of here trolling, they literally have the best doctors in the world making these decisions. Again, no coach or layperson makes medical decisions. The doctor says, "you can do this now". You're delusional and weird af you came back to say this to me. I thought it was too early too but get out of here with the bum organization making important medial decisions on peoples surgical recovery. You don't know what you're talking about.

[pagal]

I guess that's why the whole medical staff and Danny "The Snake" Ainge took all that crap after IT fiasco. Got it!

Called it. Bum franchise made the guy come back early.

Hopefully the kid is ok and there's no long-term issue.

gtfo of here trolling, they literally have the best doctors in the world making these decisions. Again, no coach or layperson makes medical decisions. The doctor says, "you can do this now". You're delusional and weird af you came back to say this to me. I thought it was too early too but get out of here with the bum organization making important medial decisions on peoples surgical recovery. You don't know what you're talking about.

Hello there. Any comments?

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[RondoToKG]

Called it. Bum franchise made the guy come back early.

Hopefully the kid is ok and there's no long-term issue.

gtfo of here trolling, they literally have the best doctors in the world making these decisions. Again, no coach or layperson makes medical decisions. The doctor says, "you can do this now". You're delusional and weird af you came back to say this to me. I thought it was too early too but get out of here with the bum organization making important medial decisions on peoples surgical recovery. You don't know what you're talking about.

Hello there. Any comments?

Read on Twitter

Yeah I've been pissed, think you were right. Not sure how I feel about the way the C's are handling him. The city here is pretty corrupt, especially the medical system. I'm sure they're failing him right now. I was a bit emotional, didn't want to believe what you said but I believe it now I think... we'll see. If he recovers fully then I'll reserve judgement but I don't like what's happening one **** bit.

[pagal]

gtfo of here trolling, they literally have the best doctors in the world making these decisions. Again, no coach or layperson makes medical decisions. The doctor says, "you can do this now". You're delusional and weird af you came back to say this to me. I thought it was too early too but get out of here with the bum organization making important medial decisions on peoples surgical recovery. You don't know what you're talking about.

Hello there. Any comments?

Read on Twitter

Yeah I've been pissed, think you were right. Not sure how I feel about the way the C's are handling him. The city here is pretty corrupt, especially the medical system. I'm sure they're failing him right now. I was a bit emotional, didn't want to believe what you said but I believe it now I think... we'll see. If he recovers fully then I'll reserve judgement but I don't like what's happening one **** bit.

Did you forget the green font or did hell actually freeze over?

Either way, I think you may have just become my favourite poster on this board.

[RondoToKG]

Hello there. Any comments?

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Yeah I've been pissed, think you were right. Not sure how I feel about the way the C's are handling him. The city here is pretty corrupt, especially the medical system. I'm sure they're failing him right now. I was a bit emotional, didn't want to believe what you said but I believe it now I think... we'll see. If he recovers fully then I'll reserve judgement but I don't like what's happening one **** bit.

Did you forget the green font or did hell actually freeze over?

Either way, I think you may have just become my favourite poster on this board.

I've lived in this area for 33 years, the doctors here are overrated and live off the Harvard/Tufts fame. They screwed up a Red Sox pitcher... they've permanently damaged me for life as well. They are nothing but driven people who had mommy and daddy money to get into Harvard instead of some other school. They care more about themselves than they do about patients and I'm willing to bet if anything is wrong they'd not want to be held liable.. so they say all the tests are fine and ignore the guy is clearly hurting and not moving well... although I thought he was moving much better recently. This is the type of crap they've done to me too, just let me walk injured and now I can't go to the bathroom right among other things. The state covers their ass because they protect the doctors, they'd do it over anyone ANYONE. Even a professional sports player... they dont' want to hurt teh reputation of Boston being a medical mecca, when it's really often times a laboratory for people to be studied then deal with the harsh way Harvard treats patients when things don't go as expected. They are some of the worst people I've ever met in my life. Just disgustingly arrogant, self centered people who get appointed to these jobs for that very reason.. to cover things up.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2019/05/08/former-red-sox-pitcher-receive-millions-settle-allegations-botched-back-surgery-mass-general/sWrhc1D1RKnugmrJTNB50K/story.html

If you do some research you can find lots of Harvard doctors being absolute POS's.

[pagal]

Yeah I've been pissed, think you were right. Not sure how I feel about the way the C's are handling him. The city here is pretty corrupt, especially the medical system. I'm sure they're failing him right now. I was a bit emotional, didn't want to believe what you said but I believe it now I think... we'll see. If he recovers fully then I'll reserve judgement but I don't like what's happening one **** bit.

Did you forget the green font or did hell actually freeze over?

Either way, I think you may have just become my favourite poster on this board.

I've lived in this area for 33 years, the doctors here are overrated and live off the Harvard/Tufts fame. They screwed up a Red Sox pitcher... they've permanently damaged me for life as well. They are nothing but driven people who had mommy and daddy money to get into Harvard instead of some other school. They care more about themselves than they do about patients and I'm willing to bet if anything is wrong they'd not want to be held liable.. so they say all the tests are fine and ignore the guy is clearly hurting and not moving well... although I thought he was moving much better recently. This is the type of crap they've done to me too, just let me walk injured and now I can't go to the bathroom right among other things. The state covers their ass because they protect the doctors, they'd do it over anyone ANYONE. Even a professional sports player... they dont' want to hurt teh reputation of Boston being a medical mecca, when it's really often times a laboratory for people to be studied then deal with the harsh way Harvard treats patients when things don't go as expected. They are some of the worst people I've ever met in my life. Just disgustingly arrogant, self centered people who get appointed to these jobs for that very reason.. to cover things up.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2019/05/08/former-red-sox-pitcher-receive-millions-settle-allegations-botched-back-surgery-mass-general/sWrhc1D1RKnugmrJTNB50K/story.html

If you do some research you can find lots of Harvard doctors being absolute POS's.

All jokes aside, that has been my experience as well. Sorry to hear about your struggles and wish you nothing but the best in your recovery.

Apologies if I have ever said anything out of line - most of it is always in good fun and sports related only, never personal.