I'm not saying Stevens should disregard the advice of his doctor, but, believe it or not, doctors are human and have been known to be wrong. A lot of what physicians say is an educated guess since medicine is an art and not a science. I don't know if he has received several opinions, but you cannot believe the medical profession blindly. I have experienced several medical errors this past year, and, while not life-threatening, the mistakes could have had potential serious consequences long-term. The Stevens situation aside, my take-home lesson for everyone is to take your health in your own hands since no one has as much vested interested in your well-being than YOU. Okay, I'm coming down off my soapbox now.
Yeah, Stevens presence with the team might actually be a motivating factor.