Danilo Gallinari will miss Celtics’ season after ACL injury

Celtics ahead Danilo Gallinari suffered a torn ACL in his left knee, forcing the Italian star to overlook the 2022-23 NBA season.

Gallinari sustained the harm whereas taking part in for his house nation of Italy in a FIBA World Cup qualifier towards Georgia on Aug. 27, the Celtics tweeted on Friday.

When the harm occurred, Gallinari, grabbed his left knee after a bounce go within the lane earlier than hobbling over to the sideline, holding the again of the knee, ESPN reported. The ahead then limped to the locker room with the assistance of a workers member and a teammate.

Gallinari beforehand tore the identical ACL in April 2013 and missed your entire 2013-14 season after present process two surgical procedures. 

Gallinari, who turned 34 final month, addressed his harm in a statement on Twitter.

“This has been a tricky week for me as I’ve realized the extent of my harm,” the 6-foot-10 ahead stated. “This recreation means every little thing to me and never with the ability to be on the courtroom with my Celtics teammates hurts. I plan to offer every little thing I can to the Celtics group and my teammates as we hunt for a title.

“I’ll work tirelessly with the Celtics workers to return to the courtroom as quickly as I can and I recognize the unwavering assist from the followers, my teammates, and your entire NBA household.”

Gallinari is reportedly decided to try to return sooner or later late within the 2022-23 season.

Gallinari signed a two-year, $13.2 million contract with the Celtics as a free agent in July. The deal features a participant choice for the second season.