Matthew Dellavedova has been dealing with the after-effects of a major concussion but he has no plans to retire. The Cavaliers guard tweeted that he considers the brain injury a “temporary setback.”
“Retirement is not on my mind at all right now. Only focus is getting healthy and back with the boys to help make a playoff push,” Dellavedova wrote. “Cavs are playing good basketball and I’m definitely looking forward to being a part of what is getting built here. Injuries are frustrating but it’s a temporary setback and I’m looking forward to coming back from this better than before. Thank you and appreciate the well wishes.”
Dellavedova suffered the concussion during the team’s first preseason game. A report from The Athletic this week suggested that his linger symptoms could impede his basketball future. Dellavedova has experienced several concussions in his career.
He was re-signed on a one-year, veteran’s minimum deal in November.
“He’s taking steps, but they’re small steps,” Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff recently said. “With the history that he has, with the concussions, we’re taking every caution that we possibly can to make sure that he’s gonna be fully recovered first before we do anything with him.”
Dellavedova, 30, appeared in 57 games with Cleveland last season. Over the past seven seasons with the Bucks and Cavaliers, Dellavedova has appeared in 434 games. He’s averaged 5.6 PPG and 3.7 APG in 20.4 MPG while making 36.8% of his 3-point shots.
Good to hear he is optimistic. Sounds like he’s had a rough go, but he’s okay. Much better than forced retirement due to injury.
Stay positive and things will work out for the best.
Hope he’s OK. He’s made an incredible amount of money, so he’s set even if he has to retire. The risk of getting another concussion, imo, doesn’t seem to be worth it.
With respect, it’s not his decision anymore.
I bet you said the same about Jordan Reed
I dont know who that is. But concussions are no joke and its not up to the player to decide if they are done or not, it’s up to the doctor.
“not up to a player to decide?” last time I checked this is a free country. unless you are mentally unwell the doctor cant force anything on you.
Please go and tell that to Chris Bosh.
Dark Side, I don’t think anyone is on the Jordan Reed concussion level
Don’t mess with your Head and future bro. Get healthy brother.
lmao i didnt know he was still in the nba. strange how hes still hanging around with the cavs while other players like lin, r out of the league