Jeff Green out for the season after heart surgery

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Boston Celtics forward Jeff Green is out for the season after a routine team physical revealed an aortic aneurysm. He will have surgery tomorrow and is expected to be able to resume his career next season.

This is a huge blow for the Celtics. In a shortened season, the veterans will need more rest than ever, and Green was expected to be the first Celtic off the bench. The team was so confident in Green's ability that they shipped Kendrick Perkins to Oklahoma City last year for him.

Even though Green played poorly in his first half season as a Celtic, he's still the most talented player on the Celtics bench. We'll see how Doc Rivers and Danny Ainge adjust.