Does KG's Knee have an Expiration Date?

Kevin Garnett says he's playing pain-free. The key to the Celtics' season is him staying that way. There's a drastic difference between getting the green light to begin what will be a "light" training camp built around the aging guys in green and getting through a grueling season that could last in excess of 100 games.

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I think the key to sanity for any Celtics' fan this year will be to find away to temper their excitement. You look at the roster. You envision the combinations of talented players who might take the floor. You taste victory over the leading competition during the regular season. But gnawing at the back of your head is that feeling.

Will tomorrow be his last game? Can he really make it through the entire regular season and twenty-plus playoff games? I see where Doc is targeting 32-34 MPGs for the Big Fella. I'm not on board with this. Doc needs to reconsider and dial back the PT for KG.

Doc's apparent retort is thus:

"There's a number with all players," Rivers said about trying to handle the playing time of his aging trio of Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce. "But there's also a number you don't want to get under. Rhythm is important."

Please let me refer him to Bill Walton.