Mo Wiliams has retired from the NBA. Well, I mean, not really. I guess?
In the last month or so there have been conflicting reports on the status of Mo Williams NBA career. It was reported he was leaning towards retirement. He then announced he was coming back for one more season. Then, his agent told the Cleveland Cavaliers he was actually retiring. Now? Well, he just had knee surgery and the Cavs have no clue what’s going on.
They signed Toney Douglas to audition for a role on the Cavs bench as a backup to Kyrie Irving with rookie Kay Felder and combo guard Jordan McRae still coming into their own in the NBA. It appears the Cavs have moved on from Williams but Mo might not be done quite yet.
Williams posted the following on his Instagram and twitter accounts, subtly taking a shot at the team.
Wish me luck today with my surgery. Just found out it's a little worst, which means a longer recovery. pic.twitter.com/AD0AjTLOXp
— Mo Williams (@mowilliams) October 12, 2016
Successful surgery today. Road to recovery begins now.
— Mo Williams (@mowilliams) October 12, 2016
ESPN’s Dave McMenamin shed some more light on the situation.
Mo Williams underwent surgery remove bone spurs from the joint of the tibia and fibula in his left leg.
Williams announced the surgery, which was performed in New York by Dr. David Altchek…
Both the Cavaliers’ team physician, Dr. Richard Parker, and another doctor consulted for a second opinion concluded that Williams’ knee did not require surgery, a league source told ESPN. Williams sought a third opinion on his own, which led to Wednesday’s procedure, said the source.
Parker and the Cavs’ medical staff will keep tabs on Williams’ rehabilitation process, however Williams is not expected to report to the team while he undergoes rehab.
Williams did not respond to a request seeking comment.
Williams is still occupying a roster spot with the Cavaliers despite the fact that Williams’ agent informed Cavs general manager David Griffin the morning of the team’s media day last month that the 33-year-old point guard planned on retiring.
Curiously, Williams has yet to file the necessary paperwork to retire in the weeks that have followed. The Cavs have attempted to negotiate a buyout for Williams’ $2.2 million contract for the 2016-17 season, a league source told ESPN, without having reached a resolution thus far.
The 13-year veteran received a platelet-rich plasma injection in same the knee before the playoffs that helped him to be a spot contributor in the postseason along the Cavs championship run.
If you’re squinting really hard right now or scratching your head and really confused, don’t worry, I’m sure a lot of people are too. Williams doesn’t sound too happy but if he has one year left on his deal and he can play after surgery, then why not comeback for one more run? We’ll keep you posted as more news develops.
