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“That’s bad memories,” Pietrus said. “But at the same time, I’m glad to be back. It could have been worse. Hopefully they’re going to cheer for me because I almost lost my life.” Boston Herald

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Pietrus also hinted that he wants to come back to Boston next season. “These guys in here want me back, so when July 1st comes, I want to be as healthy as I can be," he said. ESPN.com

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Celtics reserve swingman Mickael Pietrus said he will require arthroscopic surgery on his ailing right knee this summer, but noted the pain is not enough to keep him from participating in the playoffs. "(The knee) is bothering me a little bit, but I told you guys, I’m gonna keep going," said Pietrus. "It’s something I’ll worry about getting done in the summertime... (Team doctor Brian McKeon) told me he’d take a look at it in the summer. It’s not a big problem -- it’s something that can be resolved in 15 minutes. I look forward to the summer -- after the parade." ESPN.com

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Asked recently whether he’s talked to officials from the French national team, Pietrus started talking about the Celtics. “Have I talked to the team? Not yet. But hopefully I will be (with the Celtics) for another five years,” Pietrus said in typically animated fashion. And, oh yeah, about the Olympics. “I haven’t talked to the French national team yet because I’m focusing on my C’s,” he said. “But after the season we’ll have to talk soon.” Boston Herald

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Ben Rohrbach: Mickael Pietrus walking around the Magic locker room, joking with everyone. Says Jameer Nelson, "He's a crazy mother(fudge)r." Twitter

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Last night, Pietrus returned and shined eight points, six rebounds and some major defense in the 88-86 overtime victory over Atlanta. “I feel good,” Pietrus said. “I feel extremely good. No more concussion. It’s behind me now, so I look forward right now to just getting to a level where I can help my team in the playoffs. I’m just very happy to be back.” He had known since the morning he was playing, but that news remained a public secret until early last evening. Doc Rivers said Pietrus would play 5-10 minutes, making it an even bigger surprise that he played 28:49. He went 9:22 in his first stretch alone after entering the game late in the opening period. Boston Herald

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Well, Rivers majored in political science, not math, at Marquette. “He looked great,” said Doc. “I turned to Eddie (Lacerte, the trainer) and, he said, ‘No. Go. He’s fine.’ When you coach, you actually change your mind sometimes in games. It’s allowed. It’s funny. Danny (Ainge) called me today and said they worked him out, and he said he was tired after two minutes in the workout (Tuesday). So we went in thinking four or five minutes. Really that game was to get him ready for the games coming up. Going into it, that was our plan. Boston Herald

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Jessica Camerato: Pietrus to the media: "I've missed you guys for two weeks." You don't always hear that from athletes ... Twitter

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Mickael Pietrus watched his team’s April 1 win over the Heat with a towel draped over his head and shades covering his eyes. And he had to watch the game on television because the crowd noise would have been too much to endure after the Grade 3 concussion he sustained March 23 against the 76ers. Since then, Pietrus has made swift progress, passing his first concussion test, and Rivers said he may return before the season ends. “He’s been running with no effects, which I think is even more important,’’ Rivers said. “That’s a great sign for us. He sounds like sooner than later, but that’s from Pietrus, so we have to temper all of that. “Listen, we get him at all, it’s a blessing, because it didn’t look like we would. That would be a huge boost for our team. That would be great for us - it would give us the ability, if we wanted to, to use that different lineup . . . It makes us a better basketball team.’’ Boston Globe

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The news today is that Mickael Pietrus passed the first of his concussion tests, the first step toward getting him back on the court for the Celtics. "He took one of the tests, one of the baseline tests, passed it. I think that's the first step," Doc Rivers said. Boston Globe

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Rivers said he didn't know when the next test would be, nor was he sure exactly when Pietrus took the first test, though he believed it was when the team was out of town. He said there is at least one more to be taken. "He feels good," Rivers said. "I think personality-wise he's talking and talking loud again. That's a good sign." Boston Globe

Boston Celtics, Mickael Pietrus, Injuries 

Boston Celtics swingman Mickael Pietrus is still feeling the effects of a frightening concussion suffered in a fall last month in Philadelphia and is "going to be out a while," coach Doc Rivers said Sunday. Rivers said Pietrus suffered a Grade III concussion (the most serious classification), and is still suffering from concussion symptoms, especially light sensitivity, and his timetable for returning to the court is uncertain. ESPN.com

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There is still no word on when Mickael Pietrus will be able to take the tests that will determine when he can resume playing, but Doc Rivers doesn’t hold out much hope he’ll be on the court before the playoffs. “I can’t imagine it being any sooner,” the Celtics coach said before last night’s 100-79 win against Minnesota. “When I talked to him two days ago, he was talking about next week. But he has a concussion. That’s the way I looked at the conversation. But I don’t know. He may be right, but I doubt that. I would think with the severity of that injury, we would be very happy if he could return by the playoffs.” As for an update, Rivers said, “He texted me today, so at least he can do that. I know that sounds crazy, but after a concussion, he couldn’t have done that four days ago, so that’s progress.” Boston Herald

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The Celtics were forced to use Avery Bradley at shooting guard Sunday because of injuries to Mickael Pietrus and Ray Allen. The move paid off, as Bradley scored 15 points in the first quarter against the Wizards and finished with a career-high 23 in the Celtics’ 88-76 win at TD Garden. Bradley may man the position for a while as Pietrus and Allen could miss multiple games. Pietrus has been diagnosed with a concussion, according to coach Doc Rivers, and the organization has not discussed when he will begin NBA-mandated tests before he can return. Pietrus has to pass a series of neurological tests and be cleared by a league-sponsored doctor. Boston Globe

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Pietrus was injured in the second quarter of the Celtics’ 99-86 loss to the 76ers Friday night, but was able to travel back to Boston Saturday. Pietrus did not attend Sunday’s game. “It’s a concussion and he’s not even ready to take the test yet,’’ Rivers said. “We’ll just have to wait and see. He sounds great. I knew he had a concussion, but I was more worried about his neck. So we’re fortunate. I have no idea [when he will return], we haven’t talked about that.’’ Boston Globe

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Coach Doc Rivers felt comfortable enough with Pietrus’ condition to offer a little humor prior to last night’s 88-76 win against the Washington Wizards. “He sounds great,” said Rivers. “He sounds like Mickael. I don’t understand what he’s saying.” Boston Herald

Boston Celtics, Mickael Pietrus, Injuries 

The agent for Boston Celtics guard Mickael Pietrus reportedly said there was good news after Pietrus took a scary fall to the floor Friday night. Pietrus' agent, William McCandless, said initial tests on Pietrus were normal and that, while he might have a concussion, he should be able to play again this year, according to ESPNBoston.com. "He was a very lucky man," McCandless said, according to the website, adding that the X-ray and CT scans Pietrus took Friday did not show anything abnormal. Chicago Tribune

Boston Celtics, Mickael Pietrus, Injuries 

Mickael Pietrus, injured in the second quarter of the Celtics' game at Philadelphia Friday night, will not be admitted to a hospital, according to a team source. Pietrus, who underwent tests at a local hospital, then was released, was set to spend the night at the team hotel in Philadelphia. Boston Globe

Boston Celtics, Mickael Pietrus, Injuries 

"It looked awful," coach Doc Rivers said. "I just saw his neck snap. You knew that was bad. He was throwing up on the floor, so that's not very good either." San Francisco Chronicle

Boston Celtics, Mickael Pietrus, Injuries 

Jessica Camerato: Huge outpouring of support for @MickaelPietrus on Twitter. Fitting for a player who makes bringing a smile to people's faces a priority. Twitter

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