Mickael Pietrus likely out at least until playoffs, says Doc Rivers
After a week of mostly optimistic reports regarding Mickael Pietrus’ concussion, Pietrus told Doc Rivers he is shooting for a return next week. But Rivers lowered the kaboom and applied a dose of realism to the situation, saying he doesn’t expect Pietrus to return before the playoffs. (Boston Herald)
“I can’t imagine it being any sooner,” the Celtics coach said before last night’s 100-79 win against Minnesota. “When I talked to him two days ago, he was talking about next week. But he has a concussion. That’s the way I looked at the conversation. But I don’t know. He may be right, but I doubt that. I would think with the severity of that injury, we would be very happy if he could return by the playoffs.”
As for an update, Rivers said, “He texted me today, so at least he can do that. I know that sounds crazy, but after a concussion, he couldn’t have done that four days ago, so that’s progress.”
The Celtics have survived just fine in Pietrus’ absence, combining the splendiferously solid play of Avery Bradley with contributions from Keyon Dooling and Sasha Pavlovic to make due without their top two shooting guards, Pietrus and Ray Allen. But Pietrus is the bench’s best shooter and also its most versatile defender, able to guard two and sometimes three positions. The longer he misses, the more the Celtics will miss him.
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Celtics Blog | Jay King | March 31, 2012
Doc is the king of misinformation and not knowing what’s going on, especially during the games (sorry, just had to). If this is the case then, damn it, start playing EM & JJ Doc and get this team ready for the playoff run. While KD has played 3 good games out of 51 let’s get EM playing as he can certainly score when given the chance to show his capabilities. Go Cs…get well MP!
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Wait, is that why we’re on top of the Atlantic right now? That we’ve come together as a unit through all the bs this year has put us through? Just wondering dude.
Your constant, insatiable, unwavering need to throw dirt on Doc’s name is laughable. No he’s not a perfect coach who makes all the right desicions, but then again you can’t please everyone. I’m just glad the actual players who actually play the game support him.
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Sorry, but I don’t think Doc deserves all the praise thrown his way. Yes, the player’s love him…why not? Because he never benches anyone for mistakes or not following game plans (even Mike Brown benched Kobe and bynum this week and Phil used to do so for his players as well…ditto Red and most HOF coaches), allows players (Sheed and now PP this year to camp at the 3 line all game) to do whatever they want WITH NO CONSEQUENCES EVER (RR, too or haven’t you noticed?), and is always chatting up the opponents like he is everyone’s best-f’in-friend. I guarantee you I never saw REd or KC Jones or any previous Celtic coach be joking with opponents during a game EVER!!!!!!!!!! Doc sucks but is damn good at looking like he would be the most fun coach to ever play for. Any decent coach would not have the Cs LAST in rebounding and consistently losing to sub-.500 teams as they have since they won it all in 2008 (which the players won, not Doc, as he was along for the ride of great talent led by KG). Just the facts unless you can prove any of my comments incorrect. Go Cs…
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And most coaches would be using RH, EM and JJ more than the total 4 mins they got last night in a 21-pt win. Need more??? So yes, I hate Doc. So what? And it’s the players that got us to the top as I do not remember ever seeing Doc lace-em up this year and be on the floor other that to joke with an opponent. Go Cs…
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It’s a miracle that the Celtics have managed to still win with their team so depleted
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pietrus would have been key guarding wade sheeeeeit
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That concussion looked very bad. Take care of yourself, Pietrus.
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Im back sorry for the absince benn watching way to much soccer.
But anyway….
Screw him sitting out they should put him back in where a mouth gaurd and put on one of those rugby padded helmets and he will be fine.
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Health is always important, but the Celts are snake bitten. Since the Big 3 came togther in 2008. The Celtics have sufffered injuries every year.
Not only is it unfair to the players, but to the fans also. Whever I go on a Celtics blog, a player is injured short-term or the entire season.
It’s so tired and frustrating as a fan. It’s bad enough of the Celts front court took a hit, but now the back court, with Ray and Pietrus.
Can’t wait until this lockout season is done.
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Is it necessary for Bradley to play out of a crouch especially on offense? Rondo brings the ball up tall and plays bigger than his size. Avery plays smaller than his size with his hunker down style and is easier to interrupt/block when he makes a pass. Is he using his body as a shield to mask his inferior ball handling skills?
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No mention by ABC/ESPN talking heads about the Cs being worthy in the playoffs so let’s kick some ass today boys and shake up that lame thinking! Let’s shove the Celtic’s pride, green and foot down on the throats of the Heat. Go Cs…
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