Etan Takes Step Back

Posted by Jeff Sack under Main

The “Washington Post” Wednesday reported that Washington Wizards center Etan Thomas?has decided to ease back on his workout regimen after going through his first contact practice on Monday. Thomas who had open heart surgery in October to fix a leaky aortic valve, is feeling fine cardio-vascular wise. However, to perform the surgery they had to crack open Thomas sternum, and he experienced major discomfort after getting hit there Monday. Wizards coach Eddie Jordan told the paper that they might not see Thomas participate in any contract drills for a while. There is no set date for Thomas’ return to playing.

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