Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Matthew Dellavedova is still experiencing symptoms suffered from a concussion in the preseason and could consider retiring, sources confirmed to FortyEightMinutes.
Dellavedova, 30, has yet to appear in a game this season after returning to the team on a veteran’s minimum contract.
He’s taking steps, but they’re small steps,” Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Dellavedova’s recovery last month. “With the history that he has, with the concussions, we’re taking every caution that we possibly can to make sure that he’s gonna be fully recovered before we do anything with him.”
Dellavedova is 6-foot-3 and has been a fan favorite since making the Cavs as an undrafted rookie in 2013. His endless hustle and penchant for running the offense in reserve has also made him a favorite of the entire organization.
He does have plenty of wear and tear from his early days, when he seemed to sacrifice his body on every possession — constantly bumping into opposing guards (or forwards or centers), diving to the floor in chase of loose balls, and just generally playing like a man who needed a helmet and padded suit.
But he finished last season strong, recording averages of 6.8 points and a whopping 9.2 assists in the Cavs’ final five games.
He drew interest from the Los Angeles Lakers and several others, but decided a return to Cleveland suited him best.
“I love it here,” Dellavedova said in December. “I have friends that are going to be lifelong friends, our son was born in Cleveland and along with the championship, it’s always going to be a special place.
“I didn’t know what things were going to look like, but I think obviously in 2020 you have to be ready for anything. I’m excited to be back in a city and with an organization that I love being a part of and where I am comfortable.”
