[Saba Sports News] The Boston Celtics have faced consistent health challenges in recent years, and this extends to their newly acquired center, Kristaps Porzingis. However, there is encouraging news as the 2018 All-Star is said to be in good shape as the team approaches the start of training camp next week.
This positive development was observed on Wednesday when Porzingis took part in his first scrimmage after being sidelined due to plantar fasciitis earlier in the offseason. According to Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe, concerns about Porzingis’ condition were prevalent during his absence from the entire FIBA World Cup. However, Himmelsbach’s report indicates that the Latvian star has made a full recovery and is now in good health.
Maintaining the overall health of their roster has been a significant challenge for Boston in recent seasons. In the previous year, the team faced setbacks such as Danilo Gallinari’s torn ACL before the start of the 2022-23 campaign and center Robert Williams III missing more than half of the regular season.
Additionally, during a pivotal Game 7 in the Eastern Conference Finals, Celtics star Jayson Tatum suffered an ankle injury in the first quarter, affecting his performance for the rest of the game. Boston ultimately lost 103-84 to the Miami Heat, ending their season with untimely injuries.
The hope is that the upcoming 2023-24 season will see a different story unfold. Porzingis’ restored health is an encouraging sign, and there are reports that Malcolm Brogdon, the reigning Sixth Man of the Year, has successfully recovered from his elbow injury without the need for surgery.
The Celtics are well aware of the importance of a healthy roster, particularly following the high-profile trade that sent seven-time All-Star Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks. Given the formidable competition in the Eastern Conference, the Celtics will rely on the good health of players like Porzingis to navigate the challenges of the season successfully.