A ban kept him out of the Boston Celtics lineup for ten games this season.
But Delonte West’s tenure on the Celtics’ active roster was short lived—he didn’t play for more than four games.
After sustaining a broken right wrist late in the first half of Wednesday night’s victory over the New Jersey Nets, West is anticipated to be out until February or March.
“It’s definitely broken,” Coach Doc Rivers declared following the triumph. Beyond that, I don’t know much more; it’s a complicated fracture. That being said, let’s just state that it will take a while.
West, who was expected to be a vital member of the Celtics bench, missed the first ten games due to an NBA suspension stemming from his guilty plea to firearms charges.
He was becoming accustomed to the Celtics lineup and saw more action while Rajon Rondo was sidelined because of a strained left hamstring.
West, who returned to the NBA as a free agency in September after being selected by the Celtics in the 2004 draft, now faces a lengthy layoff. He collided with Travis Outlaw and sustained injuries during a drive to score.
“I knew he was in pain,” Paul Pierce remarked. “Just by being around Delonte, I am familiar with him. If he is hurt, you will be able to tell because he will get back up quickly.
With Rondo still sidelined and without West, the Celtics have limited choices at point guard. When the Celtics play the Toronto Raptors tonight at, Rondo might miss his fourth consecutive game.
Given how things are going, I’m probably less inclined to play Rondo,” stated Rivers. “I mean it when I say that. Unless Eddie, the trainer, Cercete, claims to be in excellent health. I simply don’t see it. I’m familiar with Rondo, and I think we need to have a lengthy conversation before he plays on Friday.
Once more, Marquis Daniels, who took over in the second half, would start at point guard while Nate Robinson continued to be the starter.
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