With his team struggling in the NBA, Boston Celtics star Rajon Rondo is expected to see in action after suffering knee injury for about a year ago.
Rondo, a 4-time All-star player, started working out with members of the Boston NBA Development League team as part of his preparation for the possible Friday night‘s game (Saturday in the Philippines).
Celtics spokesman Brian Olive confirmed Rondo’s near return but still has to wait on his doctors and trainers evaluation regarding the Celtics guard condition to make sure he is ready.
“Rajon is progressing terrifically in his rehab and this is the next step,” general manager Danny Ainge said. “This is a brief (–foul word(s) removed–)ignment so that Rajon ca participate in a workout this afternoon with the Red Claws and he will be called back up to the Celtics upon the conclusion of the workout.” Celtics added
Rondo suffered from tearing of anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee last January 25 (Jan. 26 in PHL time). He hoped to make his debut before the All-star break.
Boston was stucked at the bottom of the East Conference standings with 14-26 card.
