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August 23rd, 2007 Tony Allen: “The knee is at about 65%”

With all the buzz about the recent acquisition of Kevin Garnett, the possibility of Reggie Miller coming out of retirement to suit up for the C’s, and how the Celtics are legitimate contenders, the biggest wild card for this year’s team has almost been forgotten. Tony Allen is on the road to recovery, and reports that have circulated over the coarse of the summer state that Allen is ahead of schedule. How far ahead? According to Tony himself, who caught up with NECN for an interview with rookie forward Glen “Big Baby” Davis, the knee is at about 65%.

Some may look at that number and feel that it’s low, but I personally am optimistic about it. When the injury occurred back in January, most felt that he wouldn’t be able to step on the court until Christmas time at the earliest. With that in mind, is 65% with over two months to go until the season opener (November 2) really that bad? In my opinion, that’s a great spot to be at. How strong he comes back and how he initially deals with the mental aspect of it remains to be seen, but if Tony Allen can get his feet wet by November, I’m a happy man.

To watch the interview, click this link and scroll down the list of videos in the box underneath the video screen on the left hand side. As of right now, it is the last video on that list, and it is titled “Rookie Glen Davis and Tony Allen have high hopes for Celtics.” Enjoy, and get well soon, TA!

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