Posted By Lynn Worthy, Sun Staff

The Boston Celtics announced today that forward Glen "Big Baby" Davis underwent successful surgery to reduce and fix a right thumb fracture.

The surgery was performed by Celtics Team Physician, Dr. Brian McKeon and was assisted by Dr. Hervey Kimball and Dr. Drew Terrono at New England Baptist Hospital.

Davis is expected to miss the next six weeks.

"I would first like to apologize to my fans, teammates, coaches and the entire Celtics organization," Davis said in a statement released by the Celtics. "I am extremely disappointed that this incident occurred and that it will prevent me from starting the season with the rest of my teammates. My teammates and the entire Celtics organization are extremely important to me and I will do my best to expedite the healing process and be back on the court as soon as possible."

Celtics managing partner Wyc Grousbeck was asked about Davis during an interview on 98.5 FM "The Sports Hub" this afternoon.

Grousbeck stressed that he had not spoken with Davis directly at the time of the interview.

The Boston Herald reported today that the injury took place as Davis defended himself in an altercation Sunday night with a former teammate who'd flown up from Louisiana.

"What I've heard second hand is that it was an altercation with somebody he knew and probably not the best of judgment on anybody's part is my guess," Grousbeck said.

He also said a suspension was "most likely" coming after take the time to sit with him and his agent.

"I think we're going to ask him to chip in," Grousbeck said. "He's going to miss a bunch of games, and we're going to ask him to help defray some of the costs, I think."

The Celtics signed Davis to a contract extension this off-season after Davis tested the free agent market as a restricted free agent. Grousbeck did seem disappointed with the results, regardless of how the injury happened.

"You're not supposed to do that stuff when you're a pro," Grousbeck said. "It's damaging the team unfortunately."

While conveying disappointment in Davis' actions, Grousbeck said the organization did not have questions about Davis' maturity prior to signing him to a contract extension this off-season.