The Boston Celtics have announced an injury update for point guard Kemba Walker following tonight’s scary incident against the Denver Nuggets.
Walker has been diagnosed with concussion-like symptoms and is being transported to the hospital for further evaluation.
“Kemba Walker has been diagnosed with concussion-like symptoms. He is being transported to the hospital for further evaluation. Further updates will be provided as appropriate,” the Celtics announced.
#NEBHInjuryReport Kemba Walker has been diagnosed with concussion-like symptoms. He is being transported to the hospital for further evaluation. Further updates will be provided as appropriate.
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) November 23, 2019
Walker suffered an apparent head/neck injury at the end of the first half of tonight’s game when he collided with teammate Semi Ojeleye.
The 29-year-old point guard was chasing down a loose ball with his head down when he collided with Ojeleye. It was a football-like collision. Walker was down on the floor for several minutes before getting strapped onto a stretcher and carried off the floor.
Video of the scary moment can be seen below:
A look at Kemba’s neck injury pic.twitter.com/v2n3n9S7z1
— Brian Robb (@BrianTRobb) November 23, 2019
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported moments ago that there’s optimism Walker avoided a serious injury, though the point guard is undergoing further evaluation.
Stay tuned for further updates on Walker.