James Young injury update


After being sent to Maine to join the Red Claws, James Young has been dominant. After posting 19 points vs. Delaware, however, James suffered a shoulder injury. MassLive.com's Jay King posted an injury update:



If you're like me you may find yourself asking, what is a shoulder subluxation? Physio-pedia to help us out:

Glenohumeral subluxation is defined as a partial or incomplete dislocation that usually stems from changes in the mechanical integrity of the joint. In a subluxation, the humeral head slips out of the glenoid cavity as a result of weakness in the rotator cuff or a blow to the shoulder area. A subluxation can occur in one of three types: anterior (forward), posterior (backward), and inferior (downward). The difference with a shoulder dislocation is the fact that the humeral head pops back into its socket. A subluxation can occur in one of three types: anterior (forward), posterior (backward), and inferior (downward). Anterior dislocation often occurs when the arm is outstretched and is forced backwards.

The injury comes to his right (non-shooting) arm. More from Celtics coach Brad Stevens:

"Those can be very, very short term things, or they can be a little bit longer. That’s the extent of what I know. He’s getting X-rays right now."

In his brief stint in the D-League thus far, Young is averaging 23 points and 7 rebounds. Stay tuned for more information regarding a possible time table.

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