The Boston Celtics were dealt a tough blow on Friday when they received news that Danilo Gallinari has a torn ACL in his left knee. The veteran forward is now expected to miss a majority of if not all of the 2022-23 season given the severity of the injury.
Gallinari released a statement on his Twitter account:
This has been a tough week for me as I have learned the extent of my injury. This game means everything to me and not being able to be on the court with my Celtics teammates hurts. I plan to give everything I can to the Celtics organization and my teammates as we hunt for a title. I will work tirelessly with the Celtics staff to return to the court as soon as I can, and I appreciate the unwavering support from the fans, my teammates and the entire NBA family.
— DANILO GALLINARI (@gallinari8888) September 2, 2022
Gallinari will miss significant time, but if he can return to the Celtics in March, that would be a huge win for both him and the franchise.
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