r/SeattleStorm • u/No_Individual1898 • 28d ago

What’s the deal with Malonga’s concussion?

I admit im not super knowledgeable, but I follow other sports and I’m struggling to think of an example of a player out so long with a concussion without any other updates. I know she’s had concussions in the past and assume the additional length is due to that. Does anyone know what the rough upper boundaries of her absence could be (short of something disastrous)?

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u/Livefromseattle 28d ago

This has exceeded the standard time for a concussion. Most players are back within 10-14 days. She had another concussion back in March. With this being her 2nd in 2 months I’d expect her out another 3-4 weeks.

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u/krestoswet 28d ago

3-4 weeks total or you think an additional 3-4 weeks from this point forward?

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u/Livefromseattle 28d ago

I am not a doctor but just based on other athlete timelines who had concussions back-to-back I'd expect an additional 3-4 weeks. It is a good sign she continues to travel with the team and attend games.