Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker is expected to miss at least two games due to knee soreness, according to head coach Brad Stevens:
Brad Stevens said Kemba’s knee soreness flared on Thursday. He will miss at least the next two games. Stevens said it’s not a long term concern but admitted it could be something team will have to manage.
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Walker also missed a contest against the Phoenix Suns on Jan. 18 with knee soreness. However, much like Gordon Hayward and his foot issue, it does not seem like something that will inhibit Kemba going forward.
The 29-year-old has been excellent in his first year with the Celtics. Walker is averaging 22.0 points, 5.0 assists and 4.0 rebounds while also allowing youngsters like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown to take on a high volume of offense. Walker's contributions helped him earn one of the starting spots in the Eastern Conference backcourt for the All-Star Game.
He has also set to establishing a sense of community among his teammates. Especially after the Celtics were left somewhat fractured during a tense 2018-19 season.
Walker says he was aware of last season's dysfunction but chose not to delve into it, approaching his new team as a clean slate. He has organized team dinners and group outings. He has stressed the need for their group to remain communicative.
“We have to be a tight-knit group, because we see each other more than anybody else,” Walker says. “So, from where I stand, we had to find a way to enjoy each other.”
Tatum has acknowledged Walker's influence on the locker room and helping to bring guys togethe. And that unity appears to be paying dividends on the floor.
The Celtics (32-15) are currently third in the East despite a myriad of injuries, with Walker as the catalyst helping to set things in motion.
Boston will hope Walker can return sometime next week.
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