From Brad's mouth 4 days ago.......
“He has his follow-up appointment here in a couple of weeks to determine next course of action. And nothing’s determined after that,” said Stevens. “He hasn’t done a lot, physically, and will be off his feet until that next appointment, or won’t be doing any basketball.”
This smells to me of one of those "second opinions" even if it is by the same doctor once the injury settles down to make a final attempt to avoid surgery. I fully expect surgery at this point with the real question being how much hip surgery and the time off to return physically ready to play NBA basketball affects a 5-9 player who relies almost exclusively on his quickness and change of direction ability. It hasn't escaped my notice that Bradley or Smart's name has not specifically come up as guys Ainge is seeking a market for despite each having large extensions coming due. He can pay one or both if we know the Isaiah we have known will never be seen (or paid) again.
Isaiah loses a step and he's now the 2nd unit scorer we have always wanted. Isaiah loses two steps and he's at the table sitting between Scal and Gorman.
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2017/06/23/isaiah-thomas-feeling-better-but-no-decision-on-potential-hip-surgery/
“He has his follow-up appointment here in a couple of weeks to determine next course of action. And nothing’s determined after that,” said Stevens. “He hasn’t done a lot, physically, and will be off his feet until that next appointment, or won’t be doing any basketball.”
This smells to me of one of those "second opinions" even if it is by the same doctor once the injury settles down to make a final attempt to avoid surgery. I fully expect surgery at this point with the real question being how much hip surgery and the time off to return physically ready to play NBA basketball affects a 5-9 player who relies almost exclusively on his quickness and change of direction ability. It hasn't escaped my notice that Bradley or Smart's name has not specifically come up as guys Ainge is seeking a market for despite each having large extensions coming due. He can pay one or both if we know the Isaiah we have known will never be seen (or paid) again.
Isaiah loses a step and he's now the 2nd unit scorer we have always wanted. Isaiah loses two steps and he's at the table sitting between Scal and Gorman.
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2017/06/23/isaiah-thomas-feeling-better-but-no-decision-on-potential-hip-surgery/