SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 15: Kemba Walker #8 of the Boston Celtics looks on against the Golden State Warriors during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on November 15, 2019 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)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.
