Whether he ends up returning to the Boston Celtics, latching on to another team, or ends up heading overseas to play in Australia’s NBA or beyond, the simple fact that Celtics alum Aron Baynes is even playing basketball at all is something of a minor miracle. Baynes is trying to work his way back to the NBA after a freak accident at the 2020 Olympics nearly left him paralyzed.
After more than a year working his way back to walking and more complicated maneuvers, All of Australia is looking good and working out for teams at this year’s Las Vegas Summer League. And it isn’t just a courtesy call for the scouts scoping out the 35-year-old’s game — there is real interest in Baynes and a belief among some he can help an NBA team.
The Celtics have a need for a bruiser with the skills Baynes has, and his outside shot looks as good as it ever has, but until we learn more about his fate, here’s an interview with his agent, Daniel Moldovan of Octagon Basketball, talking about the big man’s hard road back to the game.
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