Rajon Rondo has been mum on naming a specific date that he plans to make his return to the court after rehabbing from ACL surgery a year ago, but the Celtics’ star now says he will return before February’s All-Star break.
H/T: Boston.com
“It may be this month, next month. It’ll be before All-Star Break,” Rondo said.
“I haven’t had any swelling,” he said. “I’m wearing my brace. At times when I play, it doesn’t feel like I have it on. No setbacks. It’s just, I’m taking my time.”
Asked what it will take for him to know he’s ready to return, Rondo said, “It’s just a feeling. I’ll probably just wake up that morning and play.”
In response to reports, Rondo did not rule out practicing with a D League team to help with conditioning.
“I might go practice with them when I get back,” he said. “Still just not sure yet.”
The main thing when returning from a knee injury is confidence and that varies with each person. Rondo should take all the time he needs to ensure his is at 100%.