Celtics' Faverani out for season after surgery on torn lateral meniscus

The Boston Celtics announced today that center Vitor Faverani had successful left knee arthroscopy to repair a torn lateral meniscus at the New England Baptist Hospital.

The procedure was performed by Celtics team physician Dr. Brian McKeon and was assisted by Jason Rand, PAC.

Faverani will not return this season.

Faverani, a 6’11” center, has appeared in 37 games during his rookie season for the Celtics where he averaged 4.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 0.73 blocks in 13.2 minutes per game.