Mahinmi's injury update

[Bruno]

Per today's french newspaper :

Mahinmi in a dead end street :

Ian Mahinmi has spend the holidays with his family. That was the good news because the rest remains fully unclear. His right ankle, hit by a big sprain last summer, doesn't want to heal. With he lack of sure answers, Spurs now want to send him in LA to have a second diagnostic of a specialist.
"There is still some blood in the ankle and nobody understand why." said Mahinmi. "I'm feeling better but it's time to settle that. It has lasted too long"

[Mr. Body]

Lolza

[mystargtr34]

Great.

[mrspurs]

Hopefully they can find and fix whatever it is that ailing him. Last nights game we got outrebouned again. There is just no way of stopping teams from making easy shots imo. Cant tell me TP and Manu are washed up players(not this season or next for that matter). But other teams guards are not having problems scoring. Once they get passed TP and Manu or whomever is guarding them, its almost always and easy pass or two to an easy layup. Or a short uncontested jump shot. We hit our 3s and passed the ball around quite well last night. On nights like this we shoulda put this team away. But imo, because Timmy has no help on the defensive end, even teams like Philly are there in the end. We shouldnt be barely winning. Philly only had 2 players to stop. And the Spurs couldnt do it. All in all im just happy we got through this first back2back with victorys. Keep on pushing. And hopefully the FO is looking into some help for Timmy.

[TDMVPDPOY]

this guy is a fukn busts.....his injury is not major compared to grant hills ankle,

spursfans hopes and dreams of a decent backup center, waiting for this guy for 3 yrs...continue to disappoint every time theres news about him.

lets shift watever remaining resources onto another player and see what they have to offer....

[ChumpDumper]

Thanks, doc.

[mrspurs]

this guy is a fukn busts.....his injury is not major compared to grant hills ankle,

spursfans hopes and dreams of a decent backup center, waiting for this guy for 3 yrs...continue to disappoint every time theres news about him.

lets shift watever remaining resources onto another player and see what they have to offer....

Agreed. But then again its kind hard to call him a bust because he hasnt done anything for this team. He's done most of his damage in the D league. I used to say Ian was a waste of time. But if your playing in the D league, I guess it still means your a Spur regardless.:lol I guess.

[stxspurs]

our own bowie!

[JPB]

this guy is a fukn busts.....his injury is not major compared to grant hills ankle,

So you live in LA.

[Spurs Brazil]

:(:depressed

[TDMVPDPOY]

So you live in LA.

yeh im the specialist he came to see, the cat scans shows "BUSTS"

[buttsR4rebounding]

Yes, it is frustrating that he hasn't seen the court, but you can hardly blame the guy because his ankle hasn't healed yet. It sounds like there has been a misdiagnosis by the Spurs' medical staff. It is unfortunate because it could spell the end of the season for him depending on what is causing the blood and if surgery is required.

[RobinsontoDuncan]

this guy is a fukn busts.....his injury is not major compared to grant hills ankle,

spursfans hopes and dreams of a decent backup center, waiting for this guy for 3 yrs...continue to disappoint every time theres news about him.

lets shift watever remaining resources onto another player and see what they have to offer....

You're an IDIOT! Stop thinking with your ass because no one wants to read your verbal diarrhea.

Since 2005, Ian has only had two major injuries. Once he tore a muscle in his chest when he flushed the ball too hard, and this current ankle injury. Manu Ginobilli had an injury his rookie season too, and he wasn't rushed into play.

Just because Ian is injured and not playing right now doesn't change the fact that he was very good in the D league last year and impressive in the limited minutes he was on the floor in NBA. If your gonna complain about something at least get that much right, jesus.

I'm still excited about this kid because he has all the tools to be an NBA all-star, and he has the drive to guarantee that he will at least be a solid role player if he learns how to think the game. Being with the Spurs is probably the best thing for Ian, now we just have to wait for him to get healthy.

[Rogue]

Ian is a good boy that always know clearly his role on this team, which enables him to do his job properly and perfectly. But he is still far from all-star level although he has the potential to be even a super star. His major shortcoming is just his lack of game time, but he is gonna get more in this season than the past several seasons when elson and horry took lots of minutes.

Ian McKellen is my favourite actor.

[Ice009]

I feel bad for Ian. I really wanted to see what he could do out there for the Spurs.

I think we should have signed Watkins in the preseason instead of Tolliver. A lot of people said that we don't need Watkins because we have Ian. I still wanted him and now we have neither of them. Watkins may have stunk it up, but I think he was worth a shot more than Tolliver.

[boutons_]

If he's hurt, he's hurt.

Blame the body part, not the person.

Spend the $1000s on the specialists, if the right, competent one can be found for this specific problem.

Rest and rehab haven't worked. My bet is that surgery will be required.

[Johnny RIngo]

I feel bad for Ian. I really wanted to see what he could do out there for the Spurs.

I think we should have signed Watkins in the preseason instead of Tolliver. A lot of people said that we don't need Watkins because we have Ian. I still wanted him and now we have neither of them. Watkins may have stunk it up, but I think he was worth a shot more than Tolliver.

Anything's better than Tolliver, at this point. The dude can't hit the broad side of a barn.

[mountainballer]

it's really not easy to ever see Ian as an impact player with the Spurs, even if there is believe in his abilities and talent.
(I don't even believe in that, body and athleticism yes, but not so much in his talent)

btw. talent....James Gist just played his best game in the Italian league. 23 points, 9-11 FG (2-3 from downtown).
if there will be a young player we can hope to see soon as an impact player for SA, it will more likely be him than Ian.

[Ice009]

it's really not easy to ever see Ian as an impact player with the Spurs, even if there is believe in his abilities and talent.
(I don't even believe in that, body and athleticism yes, but not so much in his talent)

btw. talent....James Gist just played his best game in the Italian league. 23 points, 9-11 FG (2-3 from downtown).
if there will be a young player we can hope to see soon as an impact player for SA, it will more likely be him than Ian.

What did you think of Watkins in the preseason? You think he could have helped?

I really wanted Gist too. I thought he was pretty good in Summer League. I still don't understand why the Spurs didn't give him a chance in training camp this season. I don't know why they were sold on Tolliver either.

[z0sa]

Yawn Mahinmi could be producing big for the Spurs right now.

[boutons_]

"can't hit"

easily solved. He should quit playing like Euro big, hanging around the perimeter, going 0-fer, and get down low and help in other ways.

[TDMVPDPOY]

ian is takn up a roster spot that couldve been GISTS spot :(

[Sissiborgo]

He will stay ok..

[wildbill2u]

Could we Put him on Injured Reserve and open up a spot for someone who will be able to play occuasionally?

[RobinsontoDuncan]

ian is takn up a roster spot that couldve been GISTS spot :(

I'm glad you're not in the Spurs front office.

Just out of curiosity, where would Gist fit in the rotation? Do you realize how much depth the Spurs have in the backcourt and swing positions?

Manu
RMJ
Finley
Bowen

all these guys fight for regular minutes in the 2 and 3 spots

Tony
Hill
RMJ

all these guys are gonna get minutes at the 1

where does Gist fit in that equation?

You would rather have another good to average swing player on the roster over a legit 7 footer that has the same athletic tools as Amare Stoudamire? I'm not saying Ian is ever going to be that good, but 7' players with good attitude that can leap out of the gym and have a natural feel for the low post game don't grow on trees. Especially when the Spurs draft between 26 and 28 every year.

[Keepin' it real]

Ian is definitely the most annoying and overplayed topic on this board. He's clearly the Ki-Jana Carter of the Spurs. Always injured, therefore a non-factor.

[Bender]

easily solved. He should quit playing like Euro big, hanging around the perimeter, going 0-fer, and get down low and help in other ways.
that's what I was saying a while back. He's a good presence in the paint and maybe should stay there...

[angelbelow]

oh no...

[bigfan]

This kid is a bust. Bring over Javtokas.

[xellos88330]

I wonder how this board would look if Ian does make it back and makes an immediate impact (for the better) for the Spurs. I hope he gets better and gets some playing time just for that reason alone.

[Rockhound]

This guy makes Oden look like Bruce Bowen.

[hater]

dead end street? that mofo is under a bridge 6 feet underground. its over

[timvp]

Sounds like surgery coming up for Mahinmi. Which probably means out for the season :td

But the talk of him being a "bust" doesn't make any sense. Late first rounders can't be busts because late first rounders only have about a 25% chance to stick in the league. "China doll" makes more sense than "bust" if you want to label Mahinmi.

Let's hope the specialist will recommend something other than surgery. Doubt it, though. Routine ankle injuries don't last this long.

[Shastafarian]

I'm not sure how anyone can be a "BUSTS" when they're 23 and haven't played 10 games in the NBA. The word you're looking for is "Unproven".

[Kori Ellis]

Sounds like surgery coming up for Mahinmi. Which probably means out for the season :td

But the talk of him being a "bust" doesn't make any sense. Late first rounders can't be busts because late first rounders only have about a 25% chance to stick in the league. "China doll" makes more sense than "bust" if you want to label Mahinmi.

Let's hope the specialist will recommend something other than surgery. Doubt it, though. Routine ankle injuries don't last this long.

I was just going to say something similar about using the word "bust". You can't really write off the guy as a bust.

However, I don't think it was ever a routine ankle sprain. Didn't Bruno (or someone else) say that Mahinmi was in a cast at first? That's definitely not routine.

Anyway, hopefully they can figure out what to do and Mahinimi can get healthy relatively soon.

[hater]

well I think its fair for some ppl to call him a bust. I remember some ppl including me called Kwame Brown a bust after only his 1st season. well guess what, we were right. I am not calling him a bust myself, yet. but I understand some ppl jumping to that conclusion. and yes, if dude's broken for good, that constitutes as a bust IMO

[Shastafarian]

well I think its fair for some ppl to call him a bust. I remember some ppl including me called Kwame Brown a bust after only his 1st season. I am not calling him a bust myself, yet. but I understand some ppl jumping to that conclusion. and yes, if dude's broken for good, that constitutes as a bust IMO

How many injuries has he had in his short career? Anyone know the exact number?

[Kori Ellis]

well I think its fair for some ppl to call him a bust. I remember some ppl including me called Kwame Brown a bust after only his 1st season. well guess what, they were right. I am not calling him a bust myself, yet. but I understand some ppl jumping to that conclusion. and yes, if dude's broken for good, that constitutes as a bust IMO

Kwame Brown was a number 1 pick, that's why people called him a bust because a lot is expected of lottery picks. No one should expect much at the end of the first round.

[Rockhound]

A bust in the sense that Spurs fan has hyped this guy to be the missing puzzle piece, poor man's Amare, etc.

[hater]

Kwame Brown was a number 1 pick, that's why people called him a bust because a lot is expected of lottery picks. No one should expect much at the end of the first round.

oh I am definitely not comparing the magnitude of each respective bust.


what this guy said. I myself had super high hopes for this guy


A bust in the sense that Spurs fan has hyped this guy to be the missing puzzle piece, poor man's Amare, etc.

[Kori Ellis]

A bust in the sense that Spurs fan has hyped this guy to be the missing puzzle piece, poor man's Amare, etc.

Well, as with all late first round picks, he had a much better chance of never making the league than being a missing piece.

I was just hoping he could average 5 and 5 :lol

[diego]

if he's out for the season the spurs need to pick up an athletic shotblocking big, doesnt matter if hes a project, as long as hes healthy enough to play.

We cant go into the playoffs with duncan, thomas, bonner, oberto and tolliver as our only bigmen, especially considering that thomas and oberto could easily get injured and that bonner and tolliver are unproven in the playoffs and not worth much beyond their shooting. imagine thomas is injured and bonner in a shooting slump :wow:hang

[T Park]

if he's out for the season the spurs need to pick up an athletic shotblocking big, doesnt matter if hes a project, as long as hes healthy enough to play.

We cant go into the playoffs with duncan, thomas, bonner, oberto and tolliver as our only bigmen, especially considering that thomas and oberto could easily get injured and that bonner and tolliver are unproven in the playoffs and not worth much beyond their shooting. imagine thomas is injured and bonner in a shooting slump :wow:hang



Where are these mythical bigmen you speak of.

[DAF86]

Where are these mythical bigmen you speak of.

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=113595

[Baseline]

We have to make a trade for a big. Period.

I think Ian could be a decent contributor at some point, but it's not going to be this year.

In terms of contributing in the paint, our two best bigs other than Tim are creaky, old, and very unathletic guys -- Oberto and Thomas.

That is just frightening. No wonder Hollinger issaying we might miss the playoffs. Although I think that is bunk, it's going to be awfully difficult to deal with the length that teams like LA, Phoenix, Portland, and NO have.

We just need a solid big, not a superstar. For example, if we had a guy like Pryzbilla, I think we could win the title this year.

[Bartleby]

Too bad the Spurs didn't try to sign Nenad Krstic.

[Baseline]

Too bad the Spurs didn't try to sign Nenad Krstic.

I agree - I think he could have helped us greatly. It would have been a very solid gamble.

[DPG21920]

Maybe the Spurs know something about Joe Smith??? Only time will tell. We have to be patient. I for one think the Spurs season hinges more on Manu being able to fully recover.

He is no where near the level he was last year. If this is all the Manu the Spurs will get, then it will be nearly impossible to win. If he can recover fully, then I like our chances as is.

[Austin_Toros]

spurs fans have waited WAYYY TOO LONG for mahinmi to play decent minutes as a rotation guy. he probably wont even play this season.

im writing him off

[ChumpDumper]

spurs fans have waited WAYYY TOO LONG for mahinmi to play decent minutes as a rotation guy.A season and a half?

[DPG21920]

Everyone is frustrated with the situation, but it happens. He would only be a senior in college right now, so what is the rush? I would love to see him playing, but he is hurt.

[Russ]

A season and a half?

2005 to 2009 > a season and a half.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

2005 to 2009 > a season and a half.

You wanted him to play as a super raw and skinny project?

[ChumpDumper]

You wanted him to play as a super raw and skinny project?A super raw and skinny ROTATION PLAYER!

[T Park]

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=113595

Bargnani sucks and wouldn't solve anything.

Next.

[T Park]

2005 to 2009 > a season and a half.

Wow a whopping 4 years for an 18 year old.

Its been AGES!!

[Tully365]

Mahinmi was drafted as a young raw project, so if his first real playing time as a Spur is, say, March '09 rather than Nov '08 it really is not that much a difference when looking at the big picture. Remember, he is younger than George Hill or Anthony Tolliver... and neither he nor the Spurs ever declared him a "savior".... that was Spurstalk nonsense.

[Tully365]

I agree with Kori-- the most I'd hoped for out of Mahinmi was about 5 & 5... the same I'd hope for from Courtney Sims

[exstatic]

Could we Put him on Injured Reserve and open up a spot for someone who will be able to play occuasionally?

There is no NFL IR equivalent in the NBA. Your roster is 15, with 12 active any game night. The 3 inactives can be any combination of injured or healthy, but you can never get a 16th roster spot.

[bigdog]

I don't care if he is out the rest of the season or not, I will still wait on him to see what he brings to this team.

As for solving our bigman problem this year, I do think there needs to be some sort of trade that will bring us a low post presence that could either come off the bench when Duncan rests, or even play alongside him.

I like Bonner's game this year, but besides that, I don't see much else coming from our frontline. I like Tolliver's hustle, but he is just another shooter. Kurt Thomas is nothing but a shooter as well, and IMO, his defense has been nowhere near what we expected from him. He just fouls.

We need a big guy down low.

[bigfan]

A bust in the sense that Spurs fan has hyped this guy to be the missing puzzle piece, poor man's Amare, etc.


He's turned into the poor mans Alfredrick Hughes. Bring over Javtokas.

[Russ]

A super raw and skinny ROTATION PLAYER!

Hmmmm, like a fellow countryman? (And I'm not talking about Batum.)

[wildbill2u]

There is no NFL IR equivalent in the NBA. Your roster is 15, with 12 active any game night. The 3 inactives can be any combination of injured or healthy, but you can never get a 16th roster spot.

What a waste of space and time he's been so far. Maybe we ought to send him back to the Toros and risk someone else picking him up. Who would take the risk considering his history?

[DPG21920]

What a waste of space and time he's been so far. Maybe we ought to send him back to the Toros and risk someone else picking him up. Who would take the risk considering his history?

He would be gone the first day.

[Tully365]

He would be gone the first day.

+1. He was generally considered to be the best D league big man last season.

[Austin_Toros]

A season and a half?
no


2005 to 2009 > a season and a half.
precisely


Wow a whopping 4 years for an 18 year old.

Its been AGES!!
im going to assume that wasnt a bad attempt at sarcasm

[Ditty]

AINT HE ONLY 21 he can barely drink hes still got about 15 years to develop ha

[HAITAO]

Bogut>Bynum>Mahinmi 2005 rookies

[clubalien]

ian is an allstar the true bust is tagio splitter what has he done for the spurs lately

[K-State Spur]

Bogut>Bynum>Mahinmi 2005 rookies

You mean the #1 overall pick and a top 10 pick are better than a project drafted at the end of the round? That's amazing, just amazing...what were the Spurs thinking?

Now, the team could have had David Lee (drafted 2 picks later) or Ronny Turiaf/Ryan Gomes (second round picks). But it should be noted that every other team in the NBA passed on them (sometimes twice) as well.

[exstatic]

What a waste of space and time he's been so far. Maybe we ought to send him back to the Toros and risk someone else picking him up. Who would take the risk considering his history?

When he's in Austin, he's still on our 15 man roster. No one can claim him or Tolliver or Hairston. That was one of the reasons the big club signed Hairston.

[ElNono]

Ian 'Gingerbread' Mahinmi...

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

All you people labelling Mahinmi a "bust" before he even gets on the court are fools. He's 22. He tore a fucking ankle ligament - that's 4-6 weeks in a cast and a long rehab. I know, I've done it twice. Then he did the other ankle.

STFU and give the guy a break. When he does get to the NBA he will be a useful rotation big at worst.

[Tbiggums47]

You're an IDIOT! Stop thinking with your ass because no one wants to read your verbal diarrhea.

Since 2005, Ian has only had two major injuries. Once he tore a muscle in his chest when he flushed the ball too hard, and this current ankle injury. Manu Ginobilli had an injury his rookie season too, and he wasn't rushed into play.

Just because Ian is injured and not playing right now doesn't change the fact that he was very good in the D league last year and impressive in the limited minutes he was on the floor in NBA. If your gonna complain about something at least get that much right, jesus.

I'm still excited about this kid because he has all the tools to be an NBA all-star, and he has the drive to guarantee that he will at least be a solid role player if he learns how to think the game. Being with the Spurs is probably the best thing for Ian, now we just have to wait for him to get healthy.

I agree. I'm just as anxious as the next guy to see him play but, I'd like to see him try it healthy. I think when he ready he will be a plesant surprise to a lot of these kids who are complaining. I read in the ESPN Dime this summer or one of these internet pages which previewed the NBA season that an anonymous scout did say," that he thought Mahinmi was a "potential" all star player..:lobt2:Let's give him a chance to get healthy before we write him off as a "bust." Weak side help is on the way,

Ian...You Complete Us:toast

[angelbelow]

damn this really sucks. i wish him a speedy recovery....

[superbigtime]

Ian is not a career bust, he's a season bust. It's still too early. I'm givn him 1 mo season.

[The Truth #6]

When Ian finally plays I think fans will be happy. The real head scratcher is going to be next year with an aging Kurt Thomas on the squad. That second year on the contract is going to be more of a hindrance than Ian, who at least has some trade value.

I'd cut Ian some slack until he's on the court. It's not like he isn't DYING to play.

[Austin_Toros]

Ian 'Gingerbread' Mahinmi...

:lmao

but i still prefer Ian 'Black Milicic' Mahinmi

oh, and i didn't make that up

[hoopdreams11]

any word on Ian's MRI?

[Spurtacus]

I've given up on this guy. He isn't our saviour. :(

[TDMVPDPOY]

we are in the mood to celebrate a win over the miami heat, you bump this up to change the mood? fuck this......

[SenorSpur]

I've given up on this guy. He isn't our saviour. :(

As of now, he's more folly than savior.

But it's way to early to give up on him - even if doesn't play this year.

[tp2021]

I've given up on this guy. He isn't our saviour. :(

How can you give up on him? He is just a kid!

George Hill, rookie PG-age 22
Anthony Tolliver, rookie bigman-age 23
Malik Hairston, rookie swingman-21

Ian Mahinmi, drafted in 2005, spending more than a season in the Spurs system, is only 22. No way in hell you give up on last year's best D-League player, who isn't hurting you by not playing as of yet, when he is only 22. Absolutely absurd. Good thing you aren't in charge, or the Spurs would have dropped Hill and Hairston after the first couple of games in the SL.

[/rant]

[Manufan909]

How can you give up on him? He is just a kid!

George Hill, rookie PG-age 22
Anthony Tolliver, rookie bigman-age 23
Malik Hairston, rookie swingman-21

Ian Mahinmi, drafted in 2005, spending more than a season in the Spurs system, is only 22. No way in hell you give up on last year's best D-League player, who isn't hurting you by not playing as of yet, when he is only 22. Absolutely absurd. Good thing you aren't in charge, or the Spurs would have dropped Hill and Hairston after the first couple of games in the SL.

[/rant]

+1

[HarlemHeat37]

I find it funny that anybody would call him a bust..

he was the 28th pick, how can he be considered a bust?..

[Obstructed_View]

I find it funny that people continue to attempt to combat those bashing Mahinmi with something so alien to them as logic.

[Fingaroll44]

Good thing you aren't in charge

If I had a dollar for every time that i said the same thing....

[I. Hustle]

Ian "the French Faguette" Mahiminiminime however you spell his last name

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Is Mahinmi practicing? The last practice video I saw had him going through two-on-two drills.

I was expecting to see him play soon.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

Is Mahinmi practicing? The last practice video I saw had him going through two-on-two drills.

I was expecting to see him play soon.

I wouldn't hold your breath on Mahnimi.



"There is still some blood in the ankle and nobody understands why." said Mahinmi. "I'm feeling better but it's time to settle that. It has lasted too long"


Last I heard is that he is going to LA to get a 2nd opinion. I wouldn't expect to see him in the Silver and black this year. :bang

[tp2021]

Last I heard is that he is going to LA to get a 2nd opinion. I wouldn't expect to see him in the Silver and black this year. :bang

I would have believed you if you said that a week ago.

[Bruno]

Last I heard is that he is going to LA to get a 2nd opinion.

Wow breaking news... :rolleyes

[Bruno]

Is Mahinmi practicing? The last practice video I saw had him going through two-on-two drills.

I was expecting to see him play soon.

Mahinmi has practiced (without contact) one week ago.

He is also saying that he is feeling better. I guess that the ankle is quite fine but Spurs' medical staff is puzzled by the blood in the ankle.
The doctor in LA should be the one that has done the surgery for Manu. I guess Spurs' staff are waiting to see what he will say about the bleeding.

Best case would be that the bleeding is nothign serious and that Mahinmi is cleared to play again.
Worst case, would be a surgery which will mean the end of the season for Ian.

[Baseline]

Is Ian walking to LA from San Antonio?

How long does it take to go to LA and get a 2nd opinion?

Key word: Airplane

[Manufan909]

Is Ian walking to LA from San Antonio?

How long does it take to go to LA and get a 2nd opinion?

Key word: Airplane

+1

When was the second opinion supposed to be happen? And I hope it's nothing serious. Maybe Pop goes CIA and plays Ian heavy minutes against the Lakers, to see how he handles it.

P.S. Don't flame me, I know it won't happen, it'd just be cool to see. It would also be nice for Pop to go all out and play Oberto over Toll(if he is still here), If Fab is healed I don't see why he hasn't been playing lately, over than giving Toll repeated chances to make his case..

[I. Hustle]

Worst case, would be a surgery which will mean the end of the season for Ian.

End of the season? His season never started.

[Bruno]

Is Ian walking to LA from San Antonio?

How long does it take to go to LA and get a 2nd opinion?

Key word: Airplane

Spurs are maybe the NAB team with the less coverage and Mahinmi is an end of the bench unknown guy.I won't be surprised that he has still seen the doctor in LA and that there is no report about that.

The only case, when you will have for sure a report is if he has a surgery. So don't be upset to have no news because if you get news now, it likely will be bad ones.

[DPG21920]

Spurs are maybe the NAB team with the less coverage and Mahinmi is an end of the bench unknown guy.I won't be surprised that he has still seen the doctor in LA and that there is no report about that.

The only case, when you will have for sure a report is if he has a surgery. So don't be upset to have no news because if you get news now, it likely will be bad ones.

Bruno, you are a wise, wise man.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I've given up on this guy. He isn't our saviour. :(

This encapsulates the problem with many fans in this thread, and with the instant gratification society we live in.

1. You've given up on a 22yo player who hasn't played (meaningful minutes) in the NBA yet!? :rolleyes
2. Who said he was "our saviour"? Why have expectations? Try waiting until he actually plays before you start labeling the guy.

To all of you who have said something along the lines of the post quoted above, get a grip, seriously.

[boutons_]

Ian is no savior. He might be able to contribute. He seems frail, and very foul-prone.

The whole concept of saviour is naive, inane.

[Yorae]

He is john the baptist.

[ulosturedge]

You can tell he has been soft and indecisive out there on the court in his years of development. I was hoping he was growing out of that and maybe he has somewhat. But now with all these injuries it's one more detrement to Ian and his potential.

First he needs to recover fully from his injuries. Hopefully his injuries was just a series of really bad luck. The next thing is the dude needs to play with a purpose. He needs to impose himself out there on the court. He needs to get pissed off. He needs to go out there to try to prove something.

I just don't know if Ian can ever get to that level. Or if he could even be that type of person. He needs to get a chip on his shoulder lol. Show me some fire.

Too bad it seems like a long way from even finding out...

[wisnub]

Looking at how bad the ankle was, Im becoming more assured to believe he might got little chance to improve. i know he is young,but he got nothing but trouble everytime he spent training time in NBA. i mean when he was sent to Austin, he blowed us out with his performance and then when it was time to get to NBA he always injured,from muscle tear,ankle sprain..and another sprain..and looking at report he even said there was still blood on his ankle and nobody knows why?? I think Spurs should think other alternatives or put him in any trade package if Spurs want to trade in the future

[Manufan909]

Spurs are maybe the NAB team with the less coverage and Mahinmi is an end of the bench unknown guy.I won't be surprised that he has still seen the doctor in LA and that there is no report about that.

The only case, when you will have for sure a report is if he has a surgery. So don't be upset to have no news because if you get news now, it likely will be bad ones.

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Anyone know anything new? He was practicing(as seen in todys practice vid), so I'll take that as a positive.

[xtremesteven33]

no contact practice most likely

[Taking it to the Hole]

As much as people want to give up on Ian, that isn't going to happen. The Spurs have invested far too much time into him to just let him walk now. For better or worse, the Spurs are stuck with him. I just hope they can get some type of production out of him before his injury-prone body breaks down again, this time in a different place. I am willing to wait to see what happens, but I am not expecting anything spectacular from Ian. He isn't the cure to what ails the Spurs, athleticism and youth, if he is spending most of his time recovering from injury to injury. People need to face it, he is injury prone. Some players are going to be suspect to that and he is one of them. Too late to get rid of him now. Just have to make the best out of a bad situation.

[completely deck]

As much as people want to give up on Ian, that isn't going to happen. The Spurs have invested far too much time into him to just let him walk now. For better or worse, the Spurs are stuck with him. I just hope they can get some type of production out of him before his injury-prone body breaks down again, this time in a different place. I am willing to wait to see what happens, but I am not expecting anything spectacular from Ian. He isn't the cure to what ails the Spurs, athleticism and youth, if he is spending most of his time recovering from injury to injury. People need to face it, he is injury prone. Some players are going to be suspect to that and he is one of them. Too late to get rid of him now. Just have to make the best out of a bad situation.

When you consider the rest of the team and how much gas we have left, or how long our window is open, yeah it is never too late to just wring your hands of this project.

[Obstructed_View]

Giving up on a guy would be a really great idea when he's just finally getting close to coming back from a severe injury. The Mavs did that with Kurt Thomas. How'd that work out?

[EricB]

Giving up on a guy would be a really great idea when he's just finally getting close to coming back from a severe injury. The Mavs did that with Kurt Thomas. How'd that work out?


Technically it wouldn't even be considered a serious injury.

[Obstructed_View]

Technically it wouldn't even be considered a serious injury.

How exactly is that? :lol