Boston Celtics Rumors: Jeff Green's Health Issues Are a Cause for Concern

Jeff Green hasn’t participated in the Boston Celtics’ training camp yet because of a “medical issue,” according to Peter May of ESPN Boston.   

Green just signed a one-year, $9 million deal to play with the C’s. They are going to need him to perform like a stud if they want to win another championship in the Big Three era.

This medical issue was discovered during a physical and has kept him out for five straight practices so far. The team is not disclosing what the ailment is.

These types of undisclosed problems tend to have fans thinking the worst.

President of basketball operations Danny Ainge is insisting it’s absolutely nothing to worry about.

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"We found something in the physical that we anticipate is fine," said Ainge. "We just have to be real cautious."

Pressed on a time frame, Ainge added: "I don't think very long. He's just going through the tests again, today and tomorrow, and he should be fine."

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They aren’t expecting him back for at least a few more days as they continue to run tests on whatever this issue may be.

If Green is indeed perfectly fine after being thoroughly checked out, he needs to get on the practice court immediately to start getting better.

He was awful last year after being traded to Boston from Oklahoma City. The forward only managed to average 9.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 0.7 assists in his 26 games.

Those numbers are well below his career totals and certainly not what was expected from him at this point, after being a fifth overall pick in 2007.

Obviously, the health concern is the biggest issue here and hopefully Green is perfectly fine.

Once they determine he is, the Celtics need him to start living up to his contract and potential, otherwise they are in big trouble this season.