from ESPN: http://espn.go.com/nba/news/2003/0703/1576258.html Foot movement hints Bull avoided major nerve damage Chicago Bulls point guard Jay Williams has moved his left foot in a manner that indicates he did not receive major nerve damage in his recent motorcycle accident. At least, according to the Chicago Tribune, that is what Sports Illustrated has been told by Williams' agent, Bill Duffy. Nerve damage was considered a major reason the Bulls feared Williams, 21, would never play again after crashing his motorcycle on June 19. In the accident, Williams suffered a fractured pelvis, which has required two surgeries so far, and ligament damage in his left knee. He's expected to undergo surgery on the knee. Some members of the Bulls organization would consider it a miracle if Williams ever returned to the NBA. Duffy, however, is more optimistic. "Our goal is that Jay will be back on the court in 2004-05, earning the money the Bulls are paying him,'' Duffy told the magazine. Williams' family released a statement Thursday through the Bulls public relations office, stating that Williams was discharged from Illinois Masonic Hospital on Wednesday and was flown to Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C., to participate in the next stage of his recovery. According to the magazine, Williams took his first step, with the help of a physical therapist, on Saturday. Regardless of whether Williams plays again, the Bulls plan to honor the remainder of his contract despite Williams having violated a contract clause that prohibits motorcycle riding. Williams will be paid $7.7 million over the next two seasons. Assuming this report isn't too overly optimistic, this is great news. I'm really happy for him.
Wait minute...Bill Duffy is his agent? Hmm...(begins rereading Miami-Carter stupidity thread.) Well, glad to see he can move his foot. It is a good sign. Hopefully he can play again soon, as long as when he plays, the Rockets don't get screwed in some way or another. I think it is kind of weird that the Bulls will pay him despite the fact that he broke a clause in his contract. Does this normally happend? (though it doesn't seem like there are 3 motocycle accidents involving NBA players every year.)
