Mavs shooting guard Wes Matthews posted to Instagram a picture of him riding a plane back to Dallas, apparently shortly after meeting with doctor. Matthews tore his Achilles in March and said in August he’s sure he’ll be ready by opening night.
That’s very good news for the Mavericks, but even better news for Matthews, a true gamer who can’t stand the thought of missing time due to injury.
“(Recovery is) one of those things that when you’re ready, you’re ready,” he said in August at an Academy shopping spree for local youth. “And I have no doubt that I’m gonna be ready by the time opening night hits.