Collison Working His Way Back to the Court

<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">There are still more than two weeks until the 2004 NBA Draft, but not only do the Seattle SuperSonics already know who their top rookie will be next season, he is already toiling away at the team's practice facility.

It has been more than eight months since Collison last participated in live basketball, but he is making progress in his rehab effort and nearing a return to the court. Near the end of May, Collison was cleared to resume shooting and lifting weights with his right shoulder, the one operated on more recently. Another doctor's appointment is scheduled for June 28, when Collison will learn whether he will be able to join the Sonics summer league team in Salt Lake City for Rocky Mountain Revue action.

"We'll see what he says," said Collison, "but he's not going to clear me unless he feels that I'm totally 100%, because there's no sense in sitting out a year and then coming back too early for summer league and getting hurt. But if I'm ready to go I want to play. I don't know what the chances are, but I feel good, so hopefully I'll be able to play."

A reporter who met with him last week can testify to how hard Collison is working to rehabilitate his shoulders and get back on the court. An interview was scheduled for 2:00 in the afternoon, but by the time Collison finished his work, it was after 3 p.m. Collison apologized for his tardiness, but there was no need, as his time is being put to good use.

"I get in here, usually, at around 10 or 11 and will lift weights," Collison said, asked to describe his daily schedule. "I can pretty much do everything now, it's just trying to build strength. I usually do that for around an hour, an hour and a half, and then got on the court for an hour, an hour and a half and doing a lot of shooting. They're still limiting me somewhat in how many shots I can take, but a lot of shooting, court work, some running and stuff on the court.</div>

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Great to see, hopefully he can make an impact in his first season, it's obvious that he doesn't shirk the hard work. he may be our best chance for Rookie of the Year, too

 

I really hoped to see him play this season but that injury messed everything up,I think he's gonna come up strong next season and even more the season after next.Collison should become a starter next season for you guys,imo he is better rebounder than Vladimir Radmanovic (who's actually a SF).