Jeff Green NBA Celtics Thread

[whatmaroon]

Adrian Wojnarowski on twitter:

After an aortic aneurysm was discovered, forward Jeff Green will have surgery and miss the 2011-'12 season, Celtics say.

twitter.com/#!/WojYahooNBA/statuses/148076702441025536

Best wishes to Jeff for surgery and the recovery process.

[deacon]

@wojyahoonba Adrian Wojnarowski

After an aortic aneurysm was discovered, forward Jeff Green will have surgery and miss the 2011-'12 season, Celtics say.

[saxagael]

Link to ESPN article on Jeff Green's heart surgery - espn.go.com/boston/nba/story/_/id/7362378/jeff-green-boston-celtics-heart-surgery-season

Prayers and wishes for all the best for Mr. Green.

[The Stig]

Yeesh. Missing the entire season sucks, but thank goodness they caught it this way and are able to treat it.

Best wishes to Jeff.

[DoctorHoya]

Best wishes and prayers go out to Jeff. There may be a silver lining here...

1. Jeff, if he hasn't already done so, can finish up school or pursue some kind of masters or certificate program at gtown.

2. He will be around the team a lot more and can help coach them up like he did over the summer!

Oh and as a medical professional, Jeff is very fortunate that they caught this in his physical. If it were to have ruptured there is a very good chance he wouldn't have made it. In it's early stages, an aortic aneurysm is quite treatable with surgery and he should make a full recovery!

[kchoya]

Dec 17, 2011 11:49:23 GMT -5 The Stig said:

Yeesh. Missing the entire season sucks, but thank goodness they caught it this way and are able to treat it.

This. If he wasn't an NBA player, or maybe if he was a member of a team that didn't have Reggie Lewis die, this may have gone undetected, and could have been fatal. Ruptured aortic anuerysms are very bad.

[SFHoya99]

Thank God they caught it.

[KirbyKeger]

According to Ric Bucher, the Celtics plan on keeping Jeff around the team as much as possible as he is definitely in their future plans. Good to hear.

[prhoya]

From Hoya Reports:
Dec. 17, 2011 11:57 a.m. - by Elliott Smith - Former star Green out for year
Former F Jeff Green, who was a fixture at Hoyas games and practices during the NBA lockout, will miss the entire 2011-12 season after he undergoes surgery Monday to repair an aortic aneurysm. Green was the Big East Player of the Year after his junior season in 2007.

[mcdonoughmagic22]

Get well soon Jeff, scary news but great to have caught it at this stage

[blueandgray]

Wow....Jeff is so lucky they caught it.

Stay strong Jeff....we love ya buddy!!

[hoyainindia]

My sister had it operated 16 years ago. Perfectly normal and 100% recovery.

[Nevada Hoya]

My daughter-in-law had a similar surgery two years ago. She is fine now. Good luck and prayers for Jeff.

[EasyEd]

My prayers for Jeff and his family. As others have said, your health is so much more important than basketball and the condition is one that can be repaired. All Hoyas are in your corner and will look forward to your getting your degree, helping to mentor our young Hoyas and your resuming your Celtics career.

[DanMcQ]

www.bostonherald.com/blogs/sports/celtics/index.php/2011/12/17/updating-celtics-make-green-news-official-with-release/

BOSTON – The Boston Celtics announced today that forward Jeff Green will undergo surgery on Monday January 9, 2012 at the Cleveland Clinic and will miss the 2011-12 season.

A team of leading cardiac specialists who consulted with Green and the Celtics indicated that surgery should completely repair Green’s condition and that he can expect to resume his NBA career next season.

During his team physical Friday, December 9th, an aortic aneurysm was detected. As a precautionary measure, Green underwent extensive additional testing, after which doctors recommended surgery.

“While we are saddened that Jeff will not be able to play this season, the most important thing is his health, and we were fortunate to have access to an amazing team of specialists to evaluate Jeff’s case,” said Celtics President of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge. “The entire Celtics family supports Jeff during this difficult time in his career.”

At Jeff’s request, neither Jeff nor the Celtics will have any additional comment at this time.

www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2011/12/jeff_green_will.html

By Gary Washburn, Globe staff

It turns out that the Jeff Green injury situation was quite serious and the team revealed this morning that he will miss the season to have surgery to repair aortic aneurysm, which was detected during his Dec. 9 physical.

Green was examined by a series of cardiologists who suggested surgery. The Celtics said he should be able to resume his career next season.

Green reached out on Twitter after the announcement.

"Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers... much appreciated love you all..and I'll be back soon stronger and better than ever I promise," he wrote.

“While we are saddened that Jeff will not be able to play this season, the most important thing is his health, and we were fortunate to have access to an amazing team of specialists to evaluate Jeff’s case,” Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge said in a statement. “The entire Celtics family supports Jeff during this difficult time in his career.”

Green was expected to serve as the primary reserve small forward and give the Celtics some youth, athleticism and size in this compacted season. He signed a one-year, $8 million contract last week and it is uncertain whether the club would receive a roster exception to add another player of that salary.

It is also uncertain whether Green's contract will be voided.

Note: Green's contract will be automatically voided because he did not pass his physical.

[MCIGuy]

Wow. I'm stunned by the news. Here's to a speedy discovery, Jeff.

[CAHoya07]

Thoughts and prayers out to you, Jeff, my all-time favorite Hoya. Here's to a successful surgery, and to coming back stronger and better than ever.

If we found out anything about Jeff's heart during his three amazing years with the Hoyas, we know that it will persevere.

[sleepyjackson21]

Get well soon Jeff!

[MassHoya]

It is small consolation but things like this tend to put everything in perspective. Good luck, Jeff, you have everyone here praying for you.

[HoyaPride]

Thoughts and prayers for #32!!