Celtics' Tacko Fall in Concussion Protocol After Bonking Head on Low Ceiling
By Parker White
You wanna be tall? You wanna be in the NBA? Well, you might want to rethink that if you value what's above your neck.
Boston Celtics rookie center Tacko Fall, who comes in at a staggering 7-foot-6, has been placed into concussion protocol after banging his head on a "low ceiling" when washing his hands after a workout, per MassLive's John Karalis.
7'6" Tacko Fall Hits Head on 'Low Ceiling,' Enters Concussion Protocol https://t.co/Eh3LZofOMx
— TMZ (@TMZ) October 24, 2019
Initially, Fall didn't think anything of it (I'm sure this isn't the first time this has happened), but he woke up the next morning and didn't feel well. The Celtics proceeded to place him into concussion protocol, though head coach Brad Stevens isn't worried and believes he'll be good to go very soon.
In the meantime, he's inactive for Friday night's meeting with the defending champion Raptors.
#NEBHInjuryReport for tomorrow night vs Toronto:
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) October 24, 2019
Tacko Fall (NBA Concussion Protocol) - OUT
Enes Kanter (left knee contusion) - OUT
Romeo Langford (sore right knee) - OUT
Fall has become a fan favorite in Boston, and was a breakout star in college basketball last season with the UCF Knights. He's under a two-way deal with Boston, so he'll likely spend most of the year in the G League, but getting his head right -- literally -- is priority number one.