Serbian basketball representative Boriša Simanić said that it is possible for him to return to the court, but that he does not know much for now and pointed out that he is feeling better day by day, since his kidney was removed after the injury at the World Championship in Manila.
"I'm really great. At first it was really awkward. Day by day it's getting better. I've started walking and eating, so I hope for a speedy recovery," said Simanić for Radio Belgrade's First Program, after the reception at the Presidency of Serbia.
He was asked if there are any indications of a possible return to the floor.
"I don't know much for now. Of course, it's possible that I'll play again. I only know that I'm not allowed to do anything for three months. I'm expected to undergo physical stress tests and then we'll know everything after that," said Simanić.
Simanić was injured on August 30 during the match against South Sudan in the third round of the World Cup, when Nuni Omot hit him under the basket, elbowing him in the kidney area.
Omot apologized and said that he did not intend to hurt Simanić. The Serbian representative underwent surgery immediately after the match, but after complications in the postoperative course, he had to undergo another operation during which his kidney was removed.
Simanić said that at first he "didn't know about himself", but that he followed the national team's matches from the hospital and was in constant contact with his teammates.
"Since I had two operations, I practically didn't know myself for five days. I didn't even have a phone. When I managed to physically reach my cell phone on the first occasion, I sent them a message and that really lifted their morale. Their victories meant a lot to me too, so in that way we complemented each other. I followed them through the mobile application," said Simanić, the wing center of the Serbian national team.
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