Toumani Camara’s 6-Week Convalescence and Future Plans in the NBA

Convalescence estimated at 6 weeks

After two days spent under observation in an Atlanta hospital, he was able to return to Portland where he began a convalescence estimated at six weeks.

“We were reassured by the medical examinations, especially regarding the kidney. There is no operation necessary, just patience and rest… well deserved, his Belgian agent David Putterie told us. It’s been a long time since he’s been able to enjoy several weeks of vacation without basketball.”

Even if he will therefore miss the last matches of the regular season, the 23-year-old from Brussels can draw a very satisfactory assessment of his first year as an NBA player. “All the objectives set when he arrived in Portland have been fulfilled. Even faster than expected. He managed to establish himself as a regular starter. And he is one of the rookies in sight this season. He made a name for himself in the league. I would give him an ‘A’ if I had to grade his season. He may have just missed a match with a very strong offensive performance to give him an ‘A+’. This would perhaps have been the case at the end of the season if he had not been injured because he seemed to be gaining further strength (Editor’s note: he remained in 4 consecutive games with more than 10 points).”

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The Portland GM even considers him the best defender on the team.

On the defensive level, however, he was unanimous. “He was one of the best defenders this season. The Portland GM even considers him the best defender on the team. He managed to establish his playing identity. It’s important for the future.”

Towards an extension in Portland

What will happen next for Toumani Camara, only the first year of his contract was guaranteed? The Belgian winger, who will be able to resume individual training from May, will have to wait until July 20 to find out if he will still be part of Portland’s core. If the Blazers do not decide to release him before this date, his contract for the 2024-2025 season will then be 100% guaranteed. “But the franchise doesn’t seem to have any plans to part ways with it.”

It would indeed be very surprising after the great exercise he has just delivered. In 70 games, including 49 as a starter, Toumani Camara averaged 7.5 points and 4.9 rebounds in 24.8 minutes, in addition to a notable defensive impact.

Two internships to his name in Belgium

If Toumani Camara will complete his entire revalidation in the United States, he will then visit Belgium at the end of July. And this in order to be present at the two courses in his name organized in Waremme and Antwerp. “He is keen to be able to help the development of young players in Belgium. He will also hold an information session for young people interested in an experience in the United States.”

As for the Belgian national team, which will complete a training course in Louvain in June, “it is not currently expected that he will be present. There was no discussion about this.”

2024-04-02 14:34:01
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