From the Boston Globe today.
Run-in for Melo
Fab Melo was recalled from Maine of the Development League, but it was to get treatment for a concussion he received when he ran into a hotel door. Melo missed the Red Claws’ Dec. 31 win over Springfield and is questionable for Friday’s game with Erie.
Melo said he still feels concussion symptoms and is unsure when he can return.
“I still have a little headache sometimes. I can only focus on things for a certain time,” he said.
Melo, a first-round pick from Syracuse, has been making headlines, blocking 23 shots over a two-game period, including a league-record 14 Dec. 22 against Erie. In 12 games, the 7-footer is averaging 10.9 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 3.8 blocks.
“The one thing that I do is block shots, to be able to do that in big numbers both games made me feel good,” he said. “I just want to keep that going.
“Games like that I feel like I can stop anything. A lot of my blocks are against my defender, so it’s timing and position. I’m more comfortable playing right now. I’m getting the speed of the game. My confidence is there.”
With the Celtics struggling mightily with interior defense, there has been talk Melo could be an asset off the bench. But the organization wants to keep him in the D-League so he can to continue to gain experience.
