Boston Celtics star Kemba Walker was taken off the court on a stretcher in the second quarter of Friday’s game against the Nuggets after colliding with teammate Semi Ojeleye and falling to the floor. Walker was chasing the ball and had his head down, and ran directly into the torso of Ojeleye, hitting his teammate with the top of his head. Walker collapsed to the floor and was eventually strapped to a backboard.
๐๐ซ๐๐ฒ๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ ๐๐๐ pic.twitter.com/iHjKw9Ni7s
— Ryan Hollins (@TheRyanHollins) November 23, 2019
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that it is believed that Walker did not suffer a serious injury. The Celtics labeled the injury “concussion-like symptoms.”
#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
Early indications are that Bostonโs Kemba Walker did not suffer a significant injury in collision tonight, league source tells ESPN. Team has diagnosed him with concussion-like symptoms. https://t.co/Qu2LMTDwaW
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 23, 2019
NBA players and fans alike wished Walker well on social media as soon as he went down.
Man happy nothing serious ๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป https://t.co/NiAognB2c4
— Jusuf Nurkiฤ (@bosnianbeast27) November 23, 2019
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— Ryan Hollins (@TheRyanHollins) November 23, 2019
Kemble walker …. stay strong son๐๐ผ
— Marcin Gortat๐ต๐ฑ (@MGortat) November 23, 2019
Prayers for my boy @kembawalker
— JARRETT JACK (@Jarrettjack03) November 23, 2019
Prayers Kemba!
— ๐ Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) November 23, 2019
Hope Kemba straight ๐๐ฝ
— Jabari Brown (@Bari_BrownIDF) November 23, 2019
Prayers Kemba Walker ๐๐ฟ๐๐ฟ๐๐ฟ
— Caron Butler (@realtuffjuice) November 23, 2019
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