Sports Injuries: They Suck.

We see it all the time. A simple twist of the knee or an awkward landing on an arm. Sports injuries happen all the time. I've been lucky enough to escape with only a broken hand and a few sprained ankles during my time playing sports (so far), but I have friends who have suffered much worse. Injuries suck. They can happen to anyone. From youngsters to pro athletes, no one can escape the wrath of injury. However, for the Boston Celtics, two of their players are suffering from injuries that aren't necessarilly obtained from playing basketball.

Jeff Green

Jeff Green, the promising 6'8" small forward, has missed the entire season due to an aortic aneurism in his heart that could very well have killed him. During the preseason, he was going in for his typical physical examination when doctors noticed the heart issue.

Chris Wilcox

Chris Wilcox, the veteran 6'10" center, has recently been ruled out indefinitely because of some startling results from his most recent heart examination. It is not 100% clear what is wrong with Chris' heart, but it has resulted in the loss of his availability to the team and coach Doc Rivers said, "They're going to run a bunch of tests on him".

Both of these players are incredible physical specimens and played through their injuries for a long time before ever finding out about issues with their heart's. Had it not been for the amazing medical technology that we possess, maybe they would have never have found out. Injuries and malfunctions in the body are not always painful immediately, but could result in much more pain for other's around you. These two basketball players are millionaires that have the fortune of having highly trained medical staff keeping good care of them. Not all people have the money or the fortune for this type of care. Take good care of your body's and don't take anything for granted in this crazy world of our's!

The Boston Celtics: The Beginning of the End?

Since the acquisition of Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen prior to the 2007-2008 season, the Celtics have been a force to be reckoned with. With help from the likes of the emerging Kendrick Perkins and Rajon Rondo, the Celtics cruised to a 66-16 record in their first season together. With tough playoff series' against Atlanta, Cleveland, Detroit, and Los Angeles, the Celtics became kings of the basketball world.

Now five years later, the only remaining Celtic players from that championship team are Rajon Rondo and the "Big 3" (Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Ray Allen). Rajon Rondo is now one of the best point guards in the league, but both Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett seem to be showing considerable age. Ray Allen is still one of the best shooting guards in the game and is showing it with his amazing 3-point field goal percentage. Being the oldest of the Big 3, Ray Allen still looks like he could play for many years to come. However, without a worthy KG and Paul Pierce, the Celtics will struggle this season.