Ginobili: I might be back in a week

[ElNono]

NBA: A month without playing
"I might be back in a week"
Manu says his ankle injury is 'day to day' and that he felt pain when he tested it a week ago.

http://www.ole.clarin.com/diario/2009/03/16/polideportivo/thumb/1795371-1.jpg

He can't stand it anymore. He's going crazy to come back. It's been a month since the injury (2/11) that, originally, had a 15 day rest prognosis. But the times were different... "I feel bored because it's not fun to watch the game from behind the bench", said Manu on Channel 7 during the pre-game broadcast of the Houston-San Antonio game that he missed... Nevertheless, the comeback seems right around the corner. "This is day to day. I'm still not 100% and it's very difficult to know when I'll play again. I'm hoping a week to 10 days. But the coaching staff wants me to get healthy for the playoffs (starting on 4/16) and not take any risks. There are times that I feel I'm ready to come back, like last week, but later on I get some pain back. The coaching staff doesn't want me to jump or to do a complete practice session because the bouncing against the floor is what provokes the pain", Gino explained.


The original article appeared in Ole, in Spanish, and can be found here:
http://www.ole.clarin.com/notas/2009/03/16/basquet/01878215.html

[Chris]

I'm all for resting Manu until the playoffs unless something drastic happens in the Western Conference. Maybe limited minutes in the final few regular season games at most.

[porscha]

patience patience patience manu!

[HarlemHeat37]

every day we seem to get different opinions on this injury..I'm simply not going to believe anything until I actually see him on the court during an official game..

[Spursfan092120]

I really believe this is CIA Pop..I know it's something that a lot of people say, but I really think the way they're pushing this injury as something that might last until the playoffs is only because Pop doesn't want to HAVE to play him until the playoffs. If we can keep the 2 seed, we might as well just keep him out until the last couple of games and play him sparingly, just to make sure he doesn't come in rusty.

[justinandimcool]

I say we hold him back anyways, so by the time the playoffs start exactly a month from now, he'll be so pissed and angry that he'll take it out on the opposition for 16 straight wins :hat

But really, this is good news. I was starting to think he'd never come back. Just make sure he's 110%.

[ulosturedge]

I'd like to atleast see him play 5 regular season games. He will be rusty as hell trying to just jump in when the playoffs start....

[lefty]

i'm all for resting manu until the playoffs unless something drastic happens in the western conference. Maybe limited minutes in the final few regular season games at most.

+1

[024]

if ginobili needs to rest until the playoffs, there might be some problems. there are some new players added to the spurs this year and the role players still need to find how they fit around him. players like mason and hill, who played aggressively in manu's absence, seem to have reverted once he returned in november. and now there's gooden. there are still a lot of elements that need to be put together before the spurs are at full potential. the playoff roster should be set now with every game they play giving them the chance to familiarize with each other. instead, the rest of the team is waiting for the final piece to come back before they can begin building chemistry.

[Ditty]

i want parker to rest for like 5 gmaes even mason a game or 2

but im pretty sure pop wants to gain some chemistry with this time to close out the year but hopefully ginobili will be back by friday against boston and the bad games that we should win i think parker should sit out and hill should be point guard to gain expirence

also want duncan to maybe sit 5 games or so out also to rest those knees and make sure he's 100 percent while gooden takes over the low post with thomas

[mytespurs]

The playoffs start 4/16??? I thought the playoffs didn't begin until May......I know the championship doesn't start until June or around that time.

As for Manu, one word: patience! Don't want to rush him back too soon....but hopefully he'll be ready to go when called.......

[completely deck]

Calm down, Manu.

Pop, lock his locker. Hide his uniform in Vaughn's locker. Do anything you need to do to keep this man away from the court at all costs.

[raspsa]

It looks like they underestimated the severity of the injury. The Spurs have only got one more shot at getting manu reay so I hope they don't blow it. rest him as long as possible regardless any impact on the playoff seedings.

[buttsR4rebounding]

It looks like they underestimated the severity of the injury. The Spurs have only got one more shot at getting manu reay so I hope they don't blow it. rest him as long as possible regardless any impact on the playoff seedings.

I heard someone on STSA say that this type of injury normally take 6 weeks of rest to heal. It sounds like this may indeed be the case.

[alchemist]

Chemistry is going to be a big issue which honestly I don't see them having until next season when they can go a full season learning each others habits. The good thing is that the Spurs can win on talent alone just by adding Ginobili back. Hope everything works out. :ihit

[NahsIz]

be patient manu....dont want u rash back

[Bruno]

More than one month after his injury, Manu can't jump without having pain. :wow

I'm not a doctor but I don't see how he could be back on the court in only one week.

[Lebowski Brickowski]

Bad news and good news. Sounds like the FO is being EXTREMELY cautious to not bring Ginobili back until he's 100% with the least chance of recurrence. +100

[Rogue]

it's a good move for manu to have his hair cut short, because it helps conceal his baldness

[SenorSpur]

Obviously Manu will not need the integration period of someone as new as Gooden, but he will have a certain amount of rust when he does come back. Even still, it's not a good idea for him rush back under any circumstances.

[Dex]

Bad news and good news. Sounds like the FO is being EXTREMELY cautious to not bring Ginobili back until he's 100% with the least chance of recurrence. +100

+101, Drew!

I think the Spurs realize that you only get one more shot with him this season. If Manu goes down once more, that's probably the year for him.

If you rush him back now, you only widen the window of possibility for that to happen. Technically, every game he plays that ISN'T a playoff game is only hurting his odds, especially with the way Manu plays. But obviously, you have to get him back in time to get in shape and into rhythm.

There is no way San Antonio is catching L.A., so as long as the Spurs aren't losing ground in the standings, I'm okay with him not rushing back. As much as I miss seeing him in the lineup, I'd rather seem him on the floor when it really matters.

[urunobili]

I say Pop won;t play him until 2, 3 games left in the regular season.. i prefer a rusty Manu to begin the playoffs than an injured one... and as a plus.. if we start advancing in the playoffs he'll be rested and almost close to have 100% of his game back by the WCF if we get there...

[Thomas82]

every day we seem to get different opinions on this injury..I'm simply not going to believe anything until I actually see him on the court during an official game..

That's the approach I'm taking too.

[Spursmania]

every day we seem to get different opinions on this injury..I'm simply not going to believe anything until I actually see him on the court during an official game..

Me too. All this waiting is wearing me out. Based on the type of injury it is we all thought he'd be back sooner. I too won't believe anything until I see him back in a uniform and out there playing. :toast

[xtremesteven33]

Manus gonna come back and play the whole playoffs.....Even if he is injured.

Believe that.

[Flux451]

two to three weeks min.

for any that has had injuries, like myself and there is pain from running, it take a whlie to heal

[PDXSpursFan]

Manus gonna come back and play the whole playoffs.....Even if he is injured.

Believe that.

I agree. What I worry is that it'll take him about 4-5 games to get back in rythm. Hopefully, those will be the last 4-5 games of regular season instead of the 1st round of playoffs.

[2Cleva]

No question he'll play. How effective has to be the concern.

[xtremesteven33]

I agree. What I worry is that it'll take him about 4-5 games to get back in rythm. Hopefully, those will be the last 4-5 games of regular season instead of the 1st round of playoffs.



my guess is we will be facing the Mavericks in the first round.

And if we do, i dont think we need a 100% Manu to beat those guys. :rollin

[DPG21920]

my guess is we will be facing the Mavericks in the first round.

And if we do, i dont think we need a 100% Manu to beat those guys. :rollin

The Mavs would be one of the toughest, if not the toughest 1st round match-ups IMO. You never want to play a rival.

[Bartleby]

The Mavs would be one of the toughest, if not the toughest 1st round match-ups IMO. You never want to play a rival.

Other than Portland and maybe Houston, all the teams SA could face in the first round have an axe to grind with the Spurs. NO, Utah, and Denver all have had their playoffs hopes crushed by the Spurs within the last few years.

[DPG21920]

Other than Portland and maybe Houston, all the teams SA could face in the first round have an axe to grind with the Spurs. NO, Utah, and Denver all have had their playoffs hopes crushed by the Spurs within the last few years.

So you are saying there is no difference between the Spurs/Mavs and Spurs/...? There is no question the Mavs are the Spurs biggest rivals in recent history, they are in the same division and they always play well against the Spurs. Unlike Houston/Portland/Utah/Denver, the Mavs have actually knocked the Spurs out of the PO's.

Excluding the Lakers, bc it is highly unlikely we play them in the 1st round.

[xtremesteven33]

The Mavs would be one of the toughest, if not the toughest 1st round match-ups IMO. You never want to play a rival.



Mavs suck.

[hater]

So you are saying there is no difference between the Spurs/Mavs and Spurs/...? There is no question the Mavs are the Spurs biggest rivals in recent history, they are in the same division and they always play well against the Spurs. Unlike Houston/Portland/Utah/Denver, the Mavs have actually knocked the Spurs out of the PO's.

Excluding the Lakers, bc it is highly unlikely we play them in the 1st round.

Dude don't go overboard. Eventhough series vs. Mavs would be hard fought, I still would rather face them than clearly stronger teams such as Utah, NO, and even Portland.

My ideal matchup for Spurs would be Denver and Houston. Then Dallas. If Spurs get beat in round 1 by Dallas they deserve to be out.

[hater]

BTW it looks like a sure thing we will face Dallas in 1st round. so better get used to it

[DPG21920]

No where did I say the Spurs would lose. I said it is not an ideal match-up. I would rather have every team besides them or the Lakers in the first round imo.

[xtremesteven33]

No where did I say the Spurs would lose. I said it is not an ideal match-up. I would rather have every team besides them or the Lakers in the first round imo.


I cant think of 3 other teams Id rather not face...

Lakers
Hornets
Jazz

[DPG21920]

I cant think of 3 other teams Id rather not face...

Lakers
Hornets
Jazz

That would be 2 other teams, because I included the Lakers. We own the Jazz and the Hornets are not as good as last year and we beat them. I would take either one over the Mavs.

[hater]

no way. Jazz, Hornets >>>>>>>>>>> Dallas

[xtremesteven33]

That would be 2 other teams, because I included the Lakers. We own the Jazz and the Hornets are not as good as last year and we beat them. I would take either one over the Mavs.




:lmao

[DPG21920]

:lmao

When is the last time NO or Utah beat the Spurs in the PO? What is the difference in those 3 teams current records? How is Utah on the road?

[DPG21920]

Even though many people will deny it including Tony himself...

This team is no longer Duncans team anymore....its Parkers.

:lmao

[xtremesteven33]

:lmao


??

Any sensible Spurs fan whos been watching the games would say it.
One cant do without the other but the pace and the focus of the offense is on Tony now.

[NFGIII]

Obviously Manu will not need the integration period of someone as new as Gooden, but he will have a certain amount of rust when he does come back. Even still, it's not a good idea for him rush back under any circumstances.

It's the rust that would concern me. I don't want him to come back too soon, either. Get him healthy first but I would like to see him in several games (5 -6 min) prior to the POs. shake off the rust and get some game conditioning back before entering the POs.

[DPG21920]

??

Any sensible Spurs fan whos been watching the games would say it.
One cant do without the other but the pace and the focus of the offense is on Tony now.

Are you trying to call scoreboard with Tim injured? Due to injuries, TP has shouldered the load. But this is still Tim's team.

But you still have not answered my questions from the previous post...

[Old School 44]

It looks like they underestimated the severity of the injury. The Spurs have only got one more shot at getting manu reay so I hope they don't blow it. rest him as long as possible regardless any impact on the playoff seedings.

I'd say the same for Duncan.

[xtremesteven33]

When is the last time NO or Utah beat the Spurs in the PO? What is the difference in those 3 teams current records? How is Utah on the road?

Team history doesnt mean squat. This Mavericks team is different then back in 2006 and everyone would say the same thing.

Utah and Hornets would be a more diffcult matchup. And that is all.


Are you trying to call scoreboard with Tim injured? Due to injuries, TP has shouldered the load. But this is still Tim's team.

Call scoreboard???

dude Tim was healthy since the beginning and Tony was still taking over games single handedly. Where have you been??

[DPG21920]

Team history doesnt mean squat. This Mavericks team is different then back in 2006 and everyone would say the same thing.

Utah and Hornets would be a more diffcult matchup. And that is all.



Call scoreboard???

dude Tim was healthy since the beginning and Tony was still taking over games single handedly. Where have you been??

:lmao This is getting to be too much. First of all team history means nothing now, so I guess "experience" is not really a factor because it is history. Please explain how those two would be more difficult match-ups? Can Utah win on the road? Have the Hornets regressed?

Secondly, Tony has played great, but too bad the game is just not offense only. This is Tim's team, no questions asked. Have you watched the Spurs? Tim has been healthy? Have you seen the knee pads?

[xtremesteven33]

:lmao This is getting to be too much. First of all team history means nothing now, so I guess "experience" is not really a factor because it is history. Please explain how those two would be more difficult match-ups? Can Utah win on the road? Have the Hornets regressed?

Secondly, Tony has played great, but too bad the game is just not offense only. This is Tim's team, no questions asked. Have you watched the Spurs? Tim has been healthy? Have you seen the knee pads?


Team history meaning two teams in past playoff matchups. What happened in 2006 doesnt apply to 2009.

Yea Tim was as good as ever in the first 2-3 months of the season. He looked better than he has in the past 4-5 years and Tony was still averaging more points and winning close games for us.

Im not saying Duncan isnt still the anchor for this team and isnt important but if you watch the games the team goes as Tony goes.

[it's me]

Tony is a good player.

[DPG21920]

Team history meaning two teams in past playoff matchups. What happened in 2006 doesnt apply to 2009.

Yea Tim was as good as ever in the first 2-3 months of the season. He looked better than he has in the past 4-5 years and Tony was still averaging more points and winning close games for us.

Im not saying Duncan isnt still the anchor for this team and isnt important but if you watch the games the team goes as Tony goes.

Spurs need both at their best. But Tim's best is still > Tony's best with regards to winning impact.

I never said that this Mavs team is better than 06 Mavs. But yes, it still does apply. There is a mental edge knowing you have knocked out a team before (Suns cannot say the same). Utah still cannot win on the road, the Hornets have taken a step back and even though I would pick the Hornets and the Jazz to beat the Mavs, does not mean that they are both easier than the Mavs against the Spurs.

I am not saying that you are 100% wrong, but I feel there is no solid ground to stand on when you say the Jazz/Hornets>>>>>>>>>>>Mavs when it comes to playing Spurs in the PO's.

[Marcus Bryant]

eh, forget the conspiracy theories. At this point if he's ready to go you play him. You need the team playing in a groove heading into the postseason. With the addition of Gooden and the rotation in general flux, this Spurs team is not where it needs to be at this point in the season with its rotation.

[it's me]

Tim is the best PF of NBA history

[it's me]

Manu was a great player

[DPG21920]

Team history meaning two teams in past playoff matchups. What happened in 2006 doesnt apply to 2009.

Yea Tim was as good as ever in the first 2-3 months of the season. He looked better than he has in the past 4-5 years and Tony was still averaging more points and winning close games for us.

Im not saying Duncan isnt still the anchor for this team and isnt important but if you watch the games the team goes as Tony goes.


Good points.

Im not one to say that mental hurddles hinder the Spurs but it does look as though they have those mental hurrdles when facing the Lakers.

Thers alot of battles scars with both teams. Thats why when you see them face each other you see the battle faces on Kobe and Derek every Spurs/Lakers game. Same goes with Tim,Tony,Bruce and Manu.

2002,2004 and 2008 are hard battles to forget for the Spurs. And it seems that Kobe and PJ are on thier best for every Spurs/Lakers game.

How can you use this argument for the Lakers and not the Mavs?

[xtremesteven33]

How can you use this argument for the Lakers and not the Mavs?


:rolleyes

How the FUCK can you compare the Mavericks and the Lakers????

[NFGIII]

eh, forget the conspiracy theories. At this point if he's ready to go you play him. You need the team playing in a groove heading into the postseason. With the addition of Gooden and the rotation in general flux, this Spurs team is not where it needs to be at this point in the season with its rotation.

Exactly -well put. This team should be tightening it's rotation and building towards the POs. We are still without a key player and integrateing another while not establishing a set rotation. The chemistry that we all have seen in the past isn't there yet. This team needs more time and that is starting to run out. Not saying we are in dire straits but with the unfortunate injury to Manu we are behind schedule.

[phxspurfan]

Heck, bring him back in time for the WCF. We won't need him for round 1.


edit: Heck, bring him back for game 5 of the WCF like D Fish in Utah. We won't need him for round 1 (let's hope Denver and Dallas move up).

[Duncan74]

I think Duncan should rest a bit as well. I know that is a risk but we need our boys ready for playoffs!

[hater]

Duncan has bad knees. A little bit of rest won't help jackshit, might actually hurt him.

[DPG21920]

:rolleyes

How the FUCK can you compare the Mavericks and the Lakers????

Don't be upset because you got caught talking out both sides of your mouth. Please post where I compared this years Mavs to the Lakers or where I said they were better :wtf

[dastrey]

Denver and Houston would be ideal as a 1st round matchup. Next would be Dallas, who still has Dirk and Terry but nobody to guard Parker. Utah and Portland play extremely well at home, so a series against them can easily go 7 games. Then there is N.O. and L.A. where we need a healthy Manu to advance.
Pop should rest Manu for the rest of the season and use the 1st round to get rid of the rust.

[xtremesteven33]

Don't be upset because you got caught talking out both sides of your mouth. Please post where I compared this years Mavs to the Lakers or where I said they were better :wtf


:rolleyes

[DPG21920]

:rolleyes

You should see how people are laughing at you in the other thread for saying this is Tony's Spurs. :rolleyes

[Spurs Brazil]

I just hope he's healthy for the real season

[xtremesteven33]

You should see how people are laughing at you in the other thread for saying this is Tony's Spurs. :rolleyes


This year it is....if you say otherwise youre a dumbass

[DPG21920]

This year it is....if you say otherwise youre a dumbass

Don't be so sure, I think multiple people in the other thread called you "retarded". True sign of open minded-ness: everyone but me is wrong and if you don't believe it, you are a dumbass. Classic.

[xtremesteven33]

Don't be so sure, I think multiple people in the other thread called you "retarded". True sign of open minded-ness: everyone but me is wrong and if you don't believe it, you are a dumbass. Classic.



Whos had the better season: Tim or Tony?


quit being a puss cake and answer the question.

[DPG21920]

Whos had the better season: Tim or Tony?


quit being a puss cake and answer the question.


Kettle calling the pot black. I ask you to answer questions and you just call me a dumbass. I post links, you post smilies.

To answer your question, Tim played better early, TP better now. Overall, Tim has played better. Tony has been fantastic and stepped up his game.

http://www.nba.com/statistics/player/Efficiency.jsp

Tim's efficiency has been better.

Still waiting on you to answer my question hypocrite.

[xtremesteven33]

Still waiting on you to answer my question hypocrite.



wats ur question

[DPG21920]

When is the last time NO or Utah beat the Spurs in the PO? What is the difference in those 3 teams current records? How is Utah on the road?


Are you trying to call scoreboard with Tim injured? Due to injuries, TP has shouldered the load. But this is still Tim's team.

But you still have not answered my questions from the previous post...


:lmao This is getting to be too much. First of all team history means nothing now, so I guess "experience" is not really a factor because it is history. Please explain how those two would be more difficult match-ups? Can Utah win on the road? Have the Hornets regressed?

Secondly, Tony has played great, but too bad the game is just not offense only. This is Tim's team, no questions asked. Have you watched the Spurs? Tim has been healthy? Have you seen the knee pads?


Don't be upset because you got caught talking out both sides of your mouth. Please post where I compared this years Mavs to the Lakers or where I said they were better :wtf

[xtremesteven33]

wow son you sure work hard to try to get a point across....

[xtremesteven33]

i still dont see a serious question.

[taps]

DPG thread hijack!

[DPG21920]

i still dont see a serious question.

I asked you what has Utah/Hornets done that have made things so clear to you that they would be a tougher match-up than the Mavs? Has Utah proven they win on the road? Did a team the Spurs beat last year in the Hornets, take a step backwards? What is the comparison of the records between the 3 teams being discussed that shows you some seperation?

How is that working harder? Using some semblance of facts to support ones opinions is not hard work.

[DPG21920]

Sorry for the semi-hijack! But we all know how Manu is. This has nothing to do with CIA Pop or anything. He is not fit to play as of now, and for the Spurs sake of beating anyone, we need him and Tim healthy.

[xtremesteven33]

So this all stated because i said that we would have a easier series against the Mavs than the Jazz???


wow.....ever since then youve been hounding every one of my posts

[DPG21920]

So this all stated because i said that we would have a easier series against the Mavs than the Jazz???


wow.....ever since then youve been hounding every one of my posts

Still have not answered any of my questions:wow

It is nothing personal, but I am just interested to see your logic since you so quickly jumped to the "dumbass" card during a discussion. It is a valid question, who would be a tougher match-up, and I want to hear your take and the reasons why.

[xtremesteven33]

Still have not answered any of my questions:wow

It is nothing personal, but I am just interested to see your logic since you so quickly jumped to the "dumbass" card during a discussion. It is a valid question, who would be a tougher match-up, and I want to hear your take and the reasons why.



Its not so much that i think the Jazz/Hornets could beat the Spurs. Its who i think is the weaker link of the 3 (Mavs,Hornets,Jazz)

If i had to pick one it would be the Mavs. The Jazz/Hornets have a better coach and a better team IMO.

The Mavs wouldnt be a cake walk either i just see them not as good as the other two teams.

[mabrignani]

we need him for the playoffs but not for the reg season

[Spurtacus]

I doubt he will be back this month. Let him sit until the final few games of the regular season. We should be able to lock up the #2 seed without him.

[duncan228]

From the post game recap tonight.


Ginobili, who was initially expected to miss two to three weeks with a stress reaction in his right ankle, has now been out a full month. “He’s going to miss the next couple of weeks probably—the next week or two for sure,” Popovich said.

[mexicanjunior]

I doubt he will be back this month. Let him sit until the final few games of the regular season. We should be able to lock up the #2 seed without him.

With performances like tonight, we will be lucky to stay in the top 5...

[Extra Stout]

This reminds me of when Duncan had his meniscus tear back in 2000. The Spurs never said he was out for the year. He was always "day-to-day."

I don't think we'll see Manu in uniform until fall, and I don't think we'll ever see the Manu of past playoff lore again.

[temujin]

It looks like the original diagnosis -Stress fracture in the right fibula- was right.

Expecially since there is no such medical entity as "fibula stress reaction".

He might be done for quite a while.

[xtremesteven33]

This reminds me of when Duncan had his meniscus tear back in 2000. The Spurs never said he was out for the year. He was always "day-to-day."

I don't think we'll see Manu in uniform until fall, and I don't think we'll ever see the Manu of past playoff lore again.



Manu will play this year.

You can tell hes waiting to come back. He doesnt appear nor the team appear (body language) that Manu is out the rest of the season. They know hes gonna be back, theyre just trying to play as hard as they can till he does.

[Spursmania]

It looks like the original diagnosis -Stress fracture in the right fibula- was right.

Expecially since there is no such medical entity as "fibula stress reaction".

He might be done for quite a while.


Not quite. A stress fracture is an actual fracture-way worse than a stress reaction.They call it a stress reaction to his fibula because it was caught by an MRI before it got worse and actually turned into a fracture. Either way, he's not back yet and we're all wondering when the hell he's coming back. What's important is bringing him back a few games before the play-offs if he's able to play. The new guys need to get used to him. It's scary thinking of his first game as game one of the play-offs. :(:depressed

[Spursmania]

Manu will play this year.

You can tell hes waiting to come back. He doesnt appear nor the team appear (body language) that Manu is out the rest of the season. They know hes gonna be back, theyre just trying to play as hard as they can till he does.

Well I agree with the body language of the team and Manu. They don't look dejected. Manu looks like he's chomping at the bit to get playing, so it seems that they've told him he'll be back, it's jut a metter of what day and which game.

[temujin]

Not quite. A stress fracture is an actual fracture-way worse than a stress reaction.They call it a stress reaction to his fibula because it was caught by an MRI before it got worse and actually turned into a fracture. Either way, he's not back yet and we're all wondering when the hell he's coming back. What's important is bringing him back a few games before the play-offs if he's able to play. The new guys need to get used to him. It's scary thinking of his first game as game one of the play-offs. :(:depressed

Yes, they talked of a stress reaction, whatever that might be.
2-3 weeks, they said.
Optimistic already.

An apparently well informed poster, here, mentioned that the original diagnosis was stress fracture, later downgraded.
It all looked pretty reasonable, the way the message was written.

A fibula stress fracture might be 6 weeks.

Soon it will be 5 weeks since Manu has been diagnosed.
They say 1-2 more weeks.
In essence, however, they don't know.

The point is that with a stress fracture, 3 weeks of cast should be sufficient and then rehab.

With a stress "reaction", they put the cast one week.

In essence, he he was misdiagnosed, he might be done for quite some time, potentially for the season.
If he was not misdiagnosed, he is taking it easy. Which is NOT Manu's approach to things.

[Ballcox]

I think this is classic cia pop with the Manu situation. He knows we're not going to catch the lakers for the #1 seed, but if he can continue to sit ou Manu and let him get healthy, I think he'll sacrifice a few seeds, maybe down to a #4 seed and then bring back Manu to play a few games at the end of the season to get game ready.

IF this team is fully healthy then we've got a real chance to win the whole shooting match. We can't do it without Manu.