Parker has been diagnosed with a strained left soleus, expected to miss 2-4 weeks

[ace3g]

spurs San Antonio Spurs
Tony Parker has been diagnosed with a strained left soleus and is expected to miss 2-4 weeks: http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/110228_parker.html

[phxspurfan]

There goes our 6 game lead.

[Shank]

Gosh, that's too bad. Best wishes to Parker, looking for a speedy recovery.

[Budkin]

There goes HCA.

[crc21209]

Fucking great....:td

[k_nguyen93]

We stacked? I'm guessing Neal's headache is going to disappear real fast so he can backup Hill.

[lefty]

There goes HCA.


Fucking great....:td
So it would have been better if he got that injury right before the playoffs ?

[cd98]

That's two to four weeks to get George Hill back on track and get James Anderson acclimated.

It's also a built in excuse for any any loss for the next two to four weeks.

[Spurologist]

please delete if already posted

http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/110228_parker.html


San Antonio, TX – The San Antonio Spurs today announced that guard Tony Parker has been diagnosed with a strained left soleus after undergoing a MRI earlier today. He is expected to miss two to four weeks. He will not accompany the team on this week’s road trip to Memphis and Cleveland in order to begin his rehabilitation program in San Antonio.

Parker, in his 10th season with the Spurs, is averaging 17.1 points, 6.6 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.24 steals per game while shooting .518 from the field. Parker is one of two players in the NBA to average at least 15.0 points, 5.0 assists and 3.0 rebounds and shoot at least .500 from the field.

[Budkin]

Lakers and Mavs fans will be celebrating when they hear. Fuck.

[boutons_deux]

http://www.unshodrunner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/achilles-tendon.jpg

[Sec24Row7]

ugg

This could be good or bad...

bad if he doesn't get his step back before the playoffs...

Good if he does and it gives crucial role players time to get confident going in...

[Budkin]

So it would have been better if he got that injury right before the playoffs ?

No but HCA is super critical for is this year considering our home record.

[cd98]

HMMM, maybe we should make a play for Mike Bibby...on second thoughts, I'd rather have Quinn.

[crc21209]

So it would have been better if he got that injury right before the playoffs ?

No but you got to be kidding yourself if your saying you would like it for ANY of the Big 3 to get hurt at ANY point in the season....

[NASpurs]

:lmao at the chicken little posters

Spurs will be alright.

[SpursRulez4eVeR]

:*(

[TD21-FTW]

Fuck:(

[Budkin]

Gosh, that's too bad. Best wishes to Parker, looking for a speedy recovery.

:rolleyes

[lefty]

No but you got to be kidding yourself if your saying you would like it for ANY of the Big 3 to get hurt at ANY point in the season....
Then fuck Parker

Euro softie will cost us a 72-10 season

[k_nguyen93]

It was. Bad news =/

[Juanobili]

There goes our 70 win season

[Budkin]

:lmao at the chicken little posters

Spurs will be alright.

Tony runs the show for us... looked what happened when he went out yesterday, we lost a 20 pt lead like that. I know we won but we can't always rely on Manu getting 35 and 3 pointers to bail us out.

[crc21209]

TP is crucial to the Spurs fastbreak offense and getting the Spurs easy buckets in transition. He is really going to be missed...This sucks ass too because I was really excited to see a fully healthy Spurs squad against Miami and LA. Now it's not as exciting....

[yavozerb]

:lmao at the chicken little posters

Spurs will be alright.

no kidding...if we cannot overcome this injury then the spurs probably do not deserve to be mentioned as a title contender. Everyone has injuries, just be happy he well be coming back, damn...

[NASpurs]

Tony runs the show for us... looked what happened when he went out yesterday, we lost a 20 pt lead like that. I know we won but we can't always rely on Manu getting 35 and 3 pointers to bail us out.

Yeah and look what happened last year when he went out towards the end of the year and Spurs were steam rolling other teams.

Fill up your glass a little.

*edit* Not saying Parker isn't crucial to this teams' success but some of you guys jumping the ledge already is ridiculous.

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

Aw fuck.

Not sweating the lead just yet. The sooner he's back the better, but he damn sure better be 100% before he steps on the court again.

[yavozerb]

There goes our 70 win season

:lol, really...

[SsKSpurs21]

damn this sucks, no parker for the MIA or LAL game.

[ace3g]

might have to look for another PG off waivers

[Dex]

Foot had to fall sometime (no pun intended). Spurs will persevere.

[Sii]

Parker is important, but stupid to cry doom because he may miss 2 weeks or something. I would imagine Neal is back soon. You have Hill. Etc. If SA cant reasonably keep afloat for a bit and tread water until Tony comes back then they arent as good as everyone thinks. If he was gone for months thats one thing but he wont be

[Dex]

might have to look for another PG off waivers

It's QUINN TIME!

[lefty]

Mike Bibby !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[NASpurs]

Tony runs the show for us... looked what happened when he went out yesterday, we lost a 20 pt lead like that. I know we won but we can't always rely on Manu getting 35 and 3 pointers to bail us out.

You're also not giving the Memphis Grizzlies credit. They're a good team and anyone thinking we would have blown them out is out of their mind.

[clambake]

Lakers and Mavs fans will be celebrating when they hear. Fuck.

not this mav fan. you should give some of us a little credit.

[ajballer4]

I think Quinn can handle it while Parkers out, and I think it will be more towards the 2 week end than the 4 week just based on what I saw though

[rayray2k8]

Hmm.. When did he get hurt last year? Around this time, right? Almost the same amount of time... The spurs did well without him, but this is different. Gonna need everybody to play well to stay ahead of everyone..
Doesn't help with The Heat and Lakers coming to town. :lol

[ElNono]

Not so bad as long as it doesn't take longer than 4 weeks... he will need the remaining 6 or so games to get back in shape.

[crc21209]

I think Quinn can handle it while Parkers out, and I think it will be more towards the 2 week end than the 4 week just based on what I saw though

The Spurs play Miami and LA this week, @ Miami, @ Dallas, @ Denver, and @ Portland this month. The Spurs depth is really going to be tested. Hill, Neal, and Anderson have to play huge these next 2 weeks....

[JR3]

I was waiting for something like this to happen.. Its part of an NBA season- Get over it! We will be fine while he is out... he will bounce back and we will be ready to battle ... Think about it, we even have an easy first round to get parker back into the mix. I don't see us droping past 2 if that.

[crc21209]

Well our one advantage against the Lakers on Sunday is gone....

[boutons_deux]

I agree that this isn't a horrible as it sounds.

That's a big hole to fill, but the Spurs will step up.

I am worried about Manu trying too hard, and Tony getting out of game shape just before the playoffs.

[yavozerb]

The Spurs play Miami and LA this week, @ Miami, @ Dallas, @ Denver, and @ Portland this month. The Spurs depth is really going to be tested. Hill, Neal, and Anderson have to play huge these next 2 weeks....

Should be fun, bring it.....:flag:

[Obstructed_View]

Mike Bibby time!

[redskinfan]

Jacque Vaughn!!

[elemento]

You guys are nuts if you think Quinn will start

Hill and Manu will start and Manu will set the tone. Hill will probably play 10-15min per game as a true PG (at least try).

[yavozerb]

Mike Bibby time!

unfortunatly, you my be right...But if your Bibby, do you choose possibly starting next to lebron and d-wade or do you choose a back up gig for the spurs?

[Budkin]

Let's just hope Neal comes back immediately.

[Mugen]

any cheap PGs on the market that dont suck like Mike Bibby?

Spurs should still be able to maintain the lead, plus Tony always heals pretty quickly. i think he'll back in about 2 1/2 weeks.

[crc21209]

Let's just hope Neal comes back immediately.

He has no choice now. He got hurt last Wednesday, he should be ready by now....

[kaji157]

Well at least Hill will be forced to take his head out of his arse while playing PG minutes.

[JR3]

hmm.. the more I sniff... I smell CIA POP finding a way to assure the Spurs stay under the radar through the rest of the season.

[phxspurfan]

I know he was old at the time, but remember Brent Barry? Calf strains can be nagging injury. I hope Tony gets well completely before coming back, and hopefully he has enough games to get his wind back before we play Portland or Phoenix in the first round of the playoffs.

[crc21209]

any cheap PGs on the market that dont suck like Mike Bibby?

Spurs should still be able to maintain the lead, plus Tony always heals pretty quickly. i think he'll back in about 2 1/2 weeks.

+1. I'd hope he'd be ready by the Miami game on the 14th, or more importantly the game @Dallas on the 18th....

[Blackjack]

Hey, Phila_ ... time to call up your boy!

http://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/media/act_tj_ford.jpg

:smokin

[kaji157]

any cheap PGs on the market that dont suck like Mike Bibby?

Spurs should still be able to maintain the lead, plus Tony always heals pretty quickly. i think he'll back in about 2 1/2 weeks.
Hmmm Garret Temple?

I liked his time here more than Quinn´s.

[yavozerb]

Hey, Phila_ ... time to call up your boy!

http://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/media/act_tj_ford.jpg

:smokin

That would be nice...Time to come home TJ..

[ace3g]

Time for Quinn to play like he did a few years back when he was starting for the Heat and my fantasy team

[TD21-FTW]

Manu will average 30+ points untill Tony returns.:toast

[iminol]

http://images2.memegenerator.net/ImageMacro/4245447/Christ-Not-this-shit-again.jpg?imageSize=Medium&generatorName=babby

[mingus]

What worries me most is that now more will be asked of Manu and TD. All I can say is that George Hill will have to step up. I'm confident he will. I don't think well lose HCA if he and RJ step up like they did last year when TP went down.

[NASpurs]

Only difference between this time last year and presently when Parker went out is that the Spurs were playing hard to make the playoffs. I hope the Spurs step up their game and work hard to try and maintain their lead that they've built up. It would suck if it was all for naught.

[crc21209]

What worries me most is that now more will be asked of Manu and TD. All I can say is that George Hill will have to step up. I'm confident he will. I don't think well lose HCA if he and RJ step up like they did last year when TP went down.

This. Pop cant afford to run TD and Manu into the ground to keep the Spurs afloat. This is why guys like Hill, Neal, and Anderson have to step it up while TP is out....

[ajballer4]

This is about the time last year when Manu went crazy. Heres to hoping it happens again

[TampaDude]

Fuck it, rest him...we got Neal coming back...we have enough depth to beat Miami...shit, if the Knicks can beat them, so can we.

[Bukefal]

Damn it :( :bang

Hoping they can fill the gap and continue nonetheless

[Mugen]

we were due for an injury. Could have been a lot worse. Just gonna need guys like Hill/Neal/Anderson to step up.

Mavs had Nowitzki out and Lakers had Bynum.

Bigger concern is that Manu doesn't over-exert himself while TPs out.

[spursfan09]

This sucks, but we have injuries like every other team. Pathetic fans of other teams will be happy, but if Spurs can keep their lead minus Parker, it leaves them no room to talk. But I def don't want to lose HC. They've been working too hard the whole season to let it slip just like that.

[ace3g]

I would be down with TJ Ford if he is bought out, agree with others on that

[Hooks]

Time for Hill to step up and tear it up like he did last year. That's when the season turned around for him, his confidence was sky high with TP out and he was playing extremely well. This could actually be a good thing for the Spurs.

[# 1 Troll]

Well our one advantage against the Lakers on Sunday is gone....

:lol:lol Dummy you have no advantage against the champs

[baseline bum]

Shit. That 6 game cushion is pretty damn important right now, with 2 Miami games, one Dallas, and one LA game in that period. Hill at the point has the potential to be a disaster, so Manu's really going to have the really carry the team for a while.

[Spurologist]

The real and only worry should be tp being 100% healthy when the playoffs start....along with everyone else

so much for manu getting some rest :pctoss

[lefty]

I would be down with TJ Ford if he is bought out, agree with others on that
+1

He is capable of killing Fisher

[thispego]

:lmao at the chicken little posters

Spurs will be alright.

[DesignatedT]

So when we beat Miami and LA without Parker are the trade tony threads going to re-appear?

[Dr Cox]

Tony Parker will be back for the March 18th game vs Dallas. Book it.
(Almost three weeks off)



Sign Garrett Temple for now (if that is still possible)

[# 1 Troll]

lolololololololol spuds

[tdunk21]

Hey, Phila_ ... time to call up your boy!

http://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/media/act_tj_ford.jpg

:smokin

yeah phila now it makes sense

[Blackjack]

In all seriousness, that's why you come out of the gates strong and take advantage of good health and/or a soft schedule.

It's nice to have a cushion. Spurs should be fine - and I'd still be down with Ford. He may be able to provide a bigger impact for this team than any of the wings they may be able to acquire . . .

[# 1 Troll]

lol bibby
lol quinn
lololololololololol temple

[Hoops Czar]

This is going to put added stress on Manu. Last year, he was useless in the post season because he literally carried the Spurs through March and April.

[Sean Cagney]

There goes HCA.

Yep, you are damn right. Glad we had that big lead now on the other teams and played lights out so early, that will atleast get us a high seed in the playoffs. #1 seed is gone now, book that. This happened at a bad time, period.

[Budkin]

lolololololololol spuds

Wow. Karma is going to eat your fat ass for lunch.

[DesignatedT]

Yep, you are damn right. Glad we had that big lead now on the other teams and played lights out so early, that will atleast get us a high seed in the playoffs. #1 seed is gone now, book that. This happened at a bad time, period.

:lol wow

[Dr Cox]

Yep, you are damn right. Glad we had that big lead now on the other teams and played lights out so early, that will atleast get us a high seed in the playoffs. #1 seed is gone now, book that. This happened at a bad time, period.

no...

he will have at least 4 weeks to get ready for the playoffs, this is probably one of the best times for it to happen, other than maybe right before the allstar break.

We built a lead, and he will have time to get back.

[Mugen]

Yep, you are damn right. Glad we had that big lead now on the other teams and played lights out so early, that will atleast get us a high seed in the playoffs. #1 seed is gone now, book that. This happened at a bad time, period.

WTF? we have a 6 game cushion with 23 left...spurs are more than capable of maintaining the lead while parker is out.

[TampaDude]

Yep, you are damn right. Glad we had that big lead now on the other teams and played lights out so early, that will atleast get us a high seed in the playoffs. #1 seed is gone now, book that. This happened at a bad time, period.

Yeah, fuck this shit...we don't have a chance now...might as well just rest up for next season... :lol

[Seventyniner]

Would signing two buyout players to minimum contracts put the Spurs over the tax?

[Mel_13]

The Spurs have room under the tax to sign 3 players to end of season contracts.

Garrett Temple makes sense, especially if Neal's return is still uncertain. He's in game shape and he knows the system.

[Dr Cox]

Some people on here get a fail, you act like we are trying to secure the 8th seed, we are in first with a 6 game lead...chill out

at least this isnt during the playoffs or right before them.


^^^^^I would take Garrett T^^^^^^^

[Obstructed_View]

no kidding...if we cannot overcome this injury then the spurs probably do not deserve to be mentioned as a title contender. Everyone has injuries, just be happy he well be coming back, damn...


unfortunatly, you my be right...But if your Bibby, do you choose possibly starting next to lebron and d-wade or do you choose a back up gig for the spurs?

Bibby wants a ring.

[Agloco]

Gosh, that's too bad. Best wishes to Parker, looking for a speedy recovery.

Why do I see you smirking and snapping your finger as you type this? :lol

[Sean Cagney]

lol bibby
lol quinn
lololololololololol temple

LOL at your fat ugly face... :lol

[sribb43]

Bibby wants a ring.

Brian Windhorst of ESPN just tweeted he is MIA bound

[Darkwaters]

Would signing two buyout players to minimum contracts put the Spurs over the tax?

If they're signed to pro-rated veteran minimum contracts - no. But if we use whats left of the MLE or the LLE then it's possible.

[baseline bum]

This is going to put added stress on Manu. Last year, he was useless in the post season because he literally carried the Spurs through March and April.

I blame that more on the broken nose than anything.

[spurtech09]

dude this really sucks...but o well lets see how the spurs can do without tony parker...lets see if the spurs are good enough without parker ...just hope gary neal can come back soon enough ...

[Obstructed_View]

Brian Windhorst of ESPN just tweeted he is MIA bound

Guess he doesn't want one that bad. :)

[SenorSpur]

Obviously, it's not good news, but the Spurs will be fine.

Hill will start. Quinn will be his backup and Manu will continue to be the catalyst and provide ballhandling duties, as he always has.

If Neal is ready to play - even better. I would also expect Pop will mix in healthy doses of both Neal and Anderson - instead of one or the other - to help offset Manu workload.

Spurs will be fine.

[Fpoonsie]

I blame that more on the broken nose than anything.

I love your sig...it's so bad.

[Juan]

This will actually make the Spurs better against my numba 1 team! JJ Barea blows right past TONY and now it will make it harder for JJ the all-star to get around that nino hill. Adios!

[alchemist]

not good timing. the Spurs have a brutal March, hopefully Neal comes back soon because we're going to need all the bodies to get through this month.

[Cry Havoc]

Is Bibby really worse than Quinn or Temple? I find that hard to believe. Not that I hate Quinn, but still....

[Texas_Ranger]

We play good teams from now on, so I guess we'll lose the 1 seed. I just hope we get some better back up than Quinn.

[MarHill]

In all seriousness, that's why you come out of the gates strong and take advantage of good health and/or a soft schedule.

It's nice to have a cushion. Spurs should be fine - and I'd still be down with Ford. He may be able to provide a bigger impact for this team than any of the wings they may be able to acquire . . .

You are correct Blackjack!

This is the reason why the Spurs having a good start has been important.

At least it is happening now and not going into the playoffs.

The only concern is with Hill running the offense too predictably and Manu taking on too much of a load. Don't want Manu to wear down going into the playoffs.

Unfortunately, no team escapes the injury bug for a full 82 game season.

:flag:

[Obstructed_View]

Hello? Information? Number for the Erie Bayhawks, please.

[SenorSpur]

Bibby wants a ring.

Bibby is a piece of swiss cheese - and an older piece, at that. If the Spurs go out and sign a player, Ford would probably be the way to go.

[Mugen]

i think TP comes back for the GS game on Mar. 21st.

10 games before then with 2 against Miami, one against the Lakers and Dallas

Gonna be a tough stretch but if we go 6-4, it'd mean a lot in securing home court at least in West.

6-4 is very doable and 7-3 isnt much of a stretch either. i think we split the miami games, lose the laker and dallas game.

[Mel_13]

Hello? Information? Number for the Erie Bayhawks, please.

In addition to Temple, Blake Ahearn is on their roster.

[MarHill]

i think TP comes back for the GS game on Mar. 21st.

10 games before then with 2 against Miami, one against the Lakers and Dallas

Gonna be a tough stretch but if we go 6-4, it'd mean a lot in securing home court at least in West.

6-4 is very doable and 7-3 isnt much of a stretch either. i think we split the miami games, lose the laker and dallas game.


Mugen,

I agree with going 6-4 during that stretch. But, I think they can win the Lakers game at home on Sunday though.

[SenorSpur]

Is Bibby really worse than Quinn or Temple? I find that hard to believe. Not that I hate Quinn, but still....

Bibby is a better shooter, but he is an absolute defensive sieve - even in his prime. Now that he's at the backend of his career, he's probably even worse defensively than before. The Spurs have enough scoring and don't need a piece of swiss cheese at the PG position.

Give me Temple, Quinn or the combination of both.

[Supergirl]

Two weeks and I'm not worried. Four weeks and I'm worried. So I'm hoping it's closer to the former. That said, I'd rather Pop be cautious and not bring him back to early.

It's time to see George Hill and Chris Quinn step it up. But from what I've seen, they're capable of doing so.

[MarHill]

Bibby is a better shooter, but he is an absolute defensive sieve - even in his prime. Now that he's at the backend of his career, he's probably even worse defensively than before. The Spurs have enough scoring and don't need a piece of swiss cheese at the PG position.

Give me Temple, Quinn or the combination of both.

Temple is 6'5 or 6'6 like his height at point than Bibby.

I hope Spurs fans don't freak out. It's not like last year when the Spurs were fighting for the 7th/8th seed.

[yavozerb]

Temple is 6'5 or 6'6 like his height at point than Bibby.

I hope Spurs fans don't freak out. It's not like last year when the Spurs were fighting for the 7th/8th seed.

Too late!!

[MarHill]

Two weeks and I'm not worried. Four weeks and I'm worried. So I'm hoping it's closer to the former. That said, I'd rather Pop be cautious and not bring him back to early.

It's time to see George Hill and Chris Quinn step it up. But from what I've seen, they're capable of doing so.

Supergirl,

I will go between you and say it's 3 weeks.

TP may be ready in 2 weeks and the Spurs (Pop in particular) while hold him out an extra week for precautionary measures.

[Das Texan]

Spurs will be fine.


It will hurt against the upcoming Miami games, but provided a loss and then a meeting in the Finals, it will also give the team the knowledge that they werent at full strength.

Granted I expect the Spurs to beat Miami even without Parker.

Just means its time for Timmy to start getting into playoff shape a bit early. That's ok.

[Phillip]

That sucks.

I hate injuries to any team. I'm sure he will be 100% come playoff time. Hopefully he is.

Not sure why people are so pessimistic about their lead evaporating. 5.5 games with only like 25 games left is a pretty large lead. They are going to have to have quite a meltdown from this injury if they are to completely blow that lead. I expect the Mavs and Lakers to gain some ground, but I doubt that the Spurs lose the #1 seed.

[Mel_13]

Tony missed 16 of the final 23 games last season. Spurs managed to go 11-5 while he was out.

[MarHill]

Too late!!

Yeah....you maybe right.

But being 49-10 gives you a cushion instead of 35-24 like last year.

[Budkin]

The crappy thing with this is that there will be no resting the big 3 at the end of the season. Because we're going to lose most or all of the lead we have, we'll have to fight it out to keep the HCA we worked so hard for. And be realistic. With the slate of tough games along with the Mavs cakewalk schedule, it's going to be neck and neck now.

[Supergirl]

Tony missed 16 of the final 23 games last season. Spurs managed to go 11-5 while he was out.

and we've got more depth at the G position than we did last year, with Manu, Hill, Quinn, and Neal.

[TampaDude]

What's with all this bullshit about losing the #1 seed??? We have a 6 game lead on the Mavs and Celtics, 6.5 on Miami, and 8 on the Bulls and Lakers. Do you really think the Mavs, Celtics, Heat, Bulls, or Lakers are going to run the table now? Even if we lose another 10 games down the stretch we'll still keep HCA throughout the playoffs. Nobody is going to catch us now. It's all about what we do with our #1 seed in the playoffs. :hat

[yavozerb]

and we've got more depth at the G position than we did last year, with Manu, Hill, Quinn, and Neal.

You will without a doubt see Neal running some PG while TP is out...

[mytespurs]

:lmao at the chicken little posters

Spurs will be alright.

Maybe but it's not 2 comfy @ the top when 1 of big 3 go down w/signicant injury-injuries 2 1 or more could be problematic 4 spurs. Spurs may be able to maintain their lead but it will tighten considerably.

But injuries r part of the game-spurs just gonna hav2 work through it-at least tony p wil or should b ready 4 plaoffs.

[MarHill]

The crappy thing with this is that there will be no resting the big 3 at the end of the season. Because we're going to lose most or all of the lead we have, we'll have to fight it out to keep the HCA we worked so hard for. And be realistic. With the slate of tough games along with the Mavs cakewalk schedule, it's going to be neck and neck now.

Budkin,

Every team goes through adversity through a season.

If they are the real deal this season (I believe they are)....the Spurs can adjust and be good for the playoffs.

[TE]

Funny how no one has came out to say: screw you Mike Conley, you stupid pathetic scrub.

[easjer]

Remember back in aught-five, when Timmy went down with the ankle injuries? How it seemed doom and gloom, because it was March and they were fighting for a high playoff seed? And what actually happened was that the remaining Spurs players stepped up, gritted and gutted it out and started playing a lot smarter?

Injury was going to strike sometime. This is probably the best we could hope for. Ideally, the Spurs role players step up and fill the hole, and they raise their play a notch.

If nothing else, this should sway the sense of complacency they've lacked at times this year. This should bring a stronger sense of urgency to their play, getting them more engaged earlier in the game and playing better.

Or it won't, and then they get what they deserve. But I think this is more likely to move them ahead post-RRT/SPAM than holding pat would've done.

[it's me]

IMO it fucking suck more for Manu than for Tony….. old man Ginobili in the same ol situation as last year somehow (I know I know our record and all that crap you’ll say) Pop will burn Manu to win (or lose) a couple of games… Tony takes some rest, comes back right in time for the playoffs, but Manu can play at most one series at a high lever and is already exhausted for pretty much all PO….. fucking sucks….. no ring sorry.

[Budkin]

Funny how no one has came out to say: screw you Mike Conley, you stupid pathetic scrub.

He didn't really do anything did he?

[howbouthemspurs]

I still think the spurs will have the best record in the end

[mytespurs]

unfortunatly, you my be right...But if your Bibby, do you choose possibly starting next to lebron and d-wade or do you choose a back up gig for the spurs?

I read he wants 2 sign w/heat when released-can't say I blame him though spurs have as much a a shot,perhaps more, 2 play 4 nba title

[Budkin]

IMO it fucking suck more for Manu than for Tony….. old man Ginobili in the same ol situation as last year somehow (I know I know our record and all that crap you’ll say) Pop will burn Manu to win (or lose) a couple of games… Tony takes some rest, comes back right in time for the playoffs, but Manu can play at most one series at a high lever and is already exhausted for pretty much all PO….. fucking sucks….. no ring sorry.

I agree with what someone else said that it was Manu's nose more than anything that fucked him up for the Suns series.

[Budkin]

You know what would be badass.... if there is any way Timmy could pick it up and start putting up his old school numbers while TP is out. Not getting my hopes up but it would still rule.

[TE]

He didn't really do anything did he?
He played overly aggressive (wasn't called for shit until the fourth quarter when refs finally caught his physical play) and forced Parker into overexerting himself.

[024]

this is actually pretty bad. while parker will get some rest and hill will probably rise to the occasion as a starter again, this puts even more strain on ginobili.

[Phillip]

What's with all this bullshit about losing the #1 seed??? We have a 6 game lead on the Mavs and Celtics, 6.5 on Miami, and 8 on the Bulls and Lakers. Do you really think the Mavs, Celtics, Heat, Bulls, or Lakers are going to run the table now? Even if we lose another 10 games down the stretch we'll still keep HCA throughout the playoffs. Nobody is going to catch us now. It's all about what we do with our #1 seed in the playoffs. :hat

I don't understand why people feel that the lead is good as gone, but at the same time, its not a lock either as you seem to suggest. Don't forget that the Spurs have a considerably tougher schedule to finish the season compared to the Mavs. If they dick around and dont take care of business, they definitely could jeopardize that lead. I definitely don't see the Lakers making a serious run because they have a brutal finish to the season, but the Mavs can definitely stress them out a bit.

[DesignatedT]

You know what would be badass.... if there is any way Timmy could pick it up and start putting up his old school numbers while TP is out. Not getting my hopes up but it would still rule.


anytime he wants son

Duncan looked up: “Oh. This is my swan song?” It was a joke laced with pride. Duncan clearly does not think of himself as some sort of role player in decline. Earlier in the session, he said this: “I can double-double any time. I can get 20 and 10 just about any time I want.”

[Mugen]

Remember back in aught-five, when Timmy went down with the ankle injuries? How it seemed doom and gloom, because it was March and they were fighting for a high playoff seed? And what actually happened was that the remaining Spurs players stepped up, gritted and gutted it out and started playing a lot smarter?

Injury was going to strike sometime. This is probably the best we could hope for. Ideally, the Spurs role players step up and fill the hole, and they raise their play a notch.

If nothing else, this should sway the sense of complacency they've lacked at times this year. This should bring a stronger sense of urgency to their play, getting them more engaged earlier in the game and playing better.

Or it won't, and then they get what they deserve. But I think this is more likely to move them ahead post-RRT/SPAM than holding pat would've done.

Yup, that's when Pop started going to a motion offense more instead of relying on four down and timmy in the post.

ironically, i think with TP out we are going to see a lot more touches for Timmy in the post and maybe run some more of the offense through him to alleviate the pressure from Manu...

[mexicanjunior]

Hello #3-4 seed...no way we hold off Dallas without Parker for a month...

[spursfan09]

He didn't really do anything did he?

pfft. He was born.

[Da Spurs]

Manu and Tim will start playing a lot more minutes like last night. They won't be anywhere near as fresh as they otherwise would be for the playoffs. I don't worry about LA, Miami, Dallas, etc. We'll probably lose most of those games. I worry about playing Portland twice and Memphis twice over the next 4 weeks. Those are the type of games just like last night that will spend the Spurs energy to try to get a win. We could easily lose 10 more games and be in serious jeopardy losing the HCA and also burning up our two remaining superstars. This is not good.

[MarHill]

Hello #3-4 seed...no way we hold off Dallas without Parker for a month...

Then the Spurs are not championship material. To drop from 1 to 3 or 4 would be a major collapse and this great record was a mirage.

I don't believe it....but that is what you are suggesting with your post.

I could see them drop to Number 2 realistically if they struggle....but not number 3 or 4.

[kaji157]

Wheather some like it or not, If Manu plays at this level for a month or so, Spurs could easilly keep the distance with the 2nd seed.

Another thing that must be reminded is that Parker´s absense is the one with less negative effect record wise during the last 5 years.
I am pretty sure about this but couldn´t find official sources.

In the end i think we will be fine. We have been a less fast break team as of late so that won´t change now.

TD also has the potential to step up given that he has played very little this season and it will help him to be in PO form to increase his minutes gradually.

[Warlord23]

While this is bad news, Spurs fans should reserve judgment on the probability of losing the #1 seed till we:
- Understand the FO's plan to maybe sign a vet min PG to replace Parker
- See the Spurs in action without Parker; in particular - Pop's substitution patterns and Manu/Hill/Neal running the offense for 48 minutes
- See if someone else (TD or RJ maybe) steps it up a notch

[Josepatches_]

ugg

This could be good or bad...

bad if he doesn't get his step back before the playoffs...

Good if he does and it gives crucial role players time to get confident going in...

Last year we played very good without Parker to end the season.In fact Parker had to start off the bench in the playoffs because of how the team played without him.

Bad news but I'm not worried.We can expect to be healthy all the year.

Parker will have a month to return full of energy.He will be the key in the playoffs.

[Brazil]

Holy cow !

2 to 4 weeks fuck.... I'm not worried for him but I'm worried for Manu. I'd prefer Manu to get this kind of injury rather than TP, not a big deal and a little bit of rest. Now he is going to carry the load and be washed up for the POs.

On a positive note, TP is damn quick healer I expect him to be back before the 4 weeks

[ducks]

rj was capable of being a number one option

when he was that option he scored fine

if pop can tell rj he needs 15 points to 20 points from him spurs will be fine

tp hurts alot out but rj should be able to get tp' s points if he is aggressive

spurs can run their o their duncan more then their guards with tp out to...

[roycrikside]

I think Pop will see this as a blessing in disguise. It will force the team to have a bunker down mentality and play with more intensity on defense. They'll have to look to keep teams in the 80s or low 90s.

I think Tim will have to step up his scoring a little and that the team will play at a slower, grind it out pace. Hill will obviously have to step up his game playing major minutes as a starting point.

Most of all though, we desperately need RJ to get it going. No more of this crap where he gets 3 or 5 FGA in 32 minutes. He needs to start being an offensive weapon and going hard to the basket. Spurs have to play more physically and play inside out, at least for a couple weeks.

[VBM]

At worst SA goes 10-6 this month. They'll be fine.

[Bruno]

Not a good news but not a disaster since he will be back for the playoffs.

I just hope Pop won't overplay Tim and Manu. Having them fresh for the playoffs is way more important than HCA.

[TampaDude]

I don't understand why people feel that the lead is good as gone, but at the same time, its not a lock either as you seem to suggest. Don't forget that the Spurs have a considerably tougher schedule to finish the season compared to the Mavs. If they dick around and dont take care of business, they definitely could jeopardize that lead. I definitely don't see the Lakers making a serious run because they have a brutal finish to the season, but the Mavs can definitely stress them out a bit.

Sure, nothing is 100% guaranteed, but let's be realistic. The Spurs will almost certainly win more games than they lose down the stretch. I'd say the chances of the Spurs finishing the regular season at #1 overall are around 90%. I'm not worried at all about losing HCA right now. :hat

[Fabbs]

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[Ditty]

I hope he is back by next saturday's game against the Rockets :(

I have lower level tickets to the game :depressed

[Phenomanul]

Iisn't that the same type of injury that side-lined Brent Barry?

[tmtcsc]

The doom and gloom over Tony's injury is ridiculous. George Hill WILL step up as will the other bench players. We're not dropping to 3 or 4, that's crazy.

Neal, Anderson and Hill will all fill in as will Manu. Tony will get the rest he needs and be back sooner than later.

[Johnny RIngo]

Spurs are going to really regret picking up Chris Quinn the next couple weeks. Such a shitty player.

[Spurs Brazil]

I'd sign Temple

[phxspurfan]

The more I think about it...


http://www.nba.com/media/heat/hpg0708_080204_quinn_05.jpg










oh just end it now

[Budkin]

:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao

See?

[Old School 44]

Just don't play Neal at the point like the Spurs did with Mason. I'd rather they play Quinn or someone else altogether so the rotations stay closer to the same.

[phxspurfan]

So glad I didn't get League Pass

[Obstructed_View]

Sure, nothing is 100% guaranteed, but let's be realistic. The Spurs will almost certainly win more games than they lose down the stretch. I'd say the chances of the Spurs finishing the regular season at #1 overall are around 90%. I'm not worried at all about losing HCA right now. :hat

Realistically, the Spurs would only lose HCA to Dallas or someone in the east. Considering the Spurs' home court advantage this season, they can put a lot of pressure on a team by stealing a game.

[Reck]

17 out of the 23 games left are scraps.

Theorically, we should only lose 6 games. That wont be enough to unseed us.

Unless the Mavs win 20 something games straight.

[Budkin]

17 out of the 23 games left are scraps.

Theorically, we should only lose 6 games. That wont be enough to unseed us.

Unless the Mavs win 20 something games straight.

With their schedule I wouldn't be surprised. But everyone has shit games every so often, even against bad teams.

[Mugen]

Realistically, the Spurs would only lose HCA to Dallas or someone in the east. Considering the Spurs' home court advantage this season, they can put a lot of pressure on a team by stealing a game.

home court doesnt matter as much as the seeding. dont really care about homecourt against dallas but it'd be a lot easier to not have to go through the Mavs/Lakers.

[Mal]

Come RJ, we need you badly right now.

[SenorSpur]

I think Pop will see this as a blessing in disguise. It will force the team to have a bunker down mentality and play with more intensity on defense. They'll have to look to keep teams in the 80s or low 90s.

I think Tim will have to step up his scoring a little and that the team will play at a slower, grind it out pace. Hill will obviously have to step up his game playing major minutes as a starting point.

Most of all though, we desperately need RJ to get it going. No more of this crap where he gets 3 or 5 FGA in 32 minutes. He needs to start being an offensive weapon and going hard to the basket. Spurs have to play more physically and play inside out, at least for a couple weeks.

One of the potential drawbacks of TP's injury is an even more increased workload for Manu. He was already playing too many minutes as it is.

[SenorSpur]

So glad I didn't get League Pass


Why?

[SenorSpur]

The doom and gloom over Tony's injury is ridiculous. George Hill WILL step up as will the other bench players. We're not dropping to 3 or 4, that's crazy.

Neal, Anderson and Hill will all fill in as will Manu. Tony will get the rest he needs and be back sooner than later.

Folks should be more worried about Manu getting overworked.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

:lmao at the chicken little posters

Spurs will be alright.

I agree. The Chicken Littles should check their heads.

It's a shame that TP got injured, and he's crucial to our playoff success, but this team is deep and should be able to win without him. If we can't maintain a 6 game lead for HCA we don't deserve it.

If we want a vet to run the point, Bibby was just bought out. However, I think Manu/Hill/Quinn can cover it. I just hope George fills in like he did last year, not like the 3rd Q last night! :lol

[GrandeDavid]

Shit. That 6 game cushion is pretty damn important right now, with 2 Miami games, one Dallas, and one LA game in that period. Hill at the point has the potential to be a disaster, so Manu's really going to have the really carry the team for a while.

And Manu has looked great the past couple of games so hopefully he's heating up and will be ready to carry the team with Tim. I don't see disaster by any means and good that Tony will get more rest, I guess.

[Drewlius]

lol, calm down.. Spurs actually play very well without Parker, we saw it last year. Only thing to worry about, is if chemistry is lost while he is gone.

[phxspurfan]

Why?

I'd rather not pay for the next four to six weeks of overuse of Manu and Tim, and no PG Spurs. Unless GH3 suddenly becomes a brilliant pass-first PG. I will watch the nationally televised games where they don't talk about the Spurs anyway, though. Those announcers will probably just say the Spurs are in trouble/done (per usual)

[HBS]

Spurs' defense will be better with G. Hill replacing TP, and this might help Spurs bring their defensive intensity up a notch in his injury-induced absence as a year ago.

As a bonus, G. Anderson will get some consistent playing time even after Neal comes back.

:wakeup

[Fpoonsie]

I'd rather not pay for the next four to six weeks of overuse of Manu and Tim, and no PG Spurs. Unless GH3 suddenly becomes a brilliant pass-first PG. I will watch the nationally televised games where they don't talk about the Spurs anyway, though. Those announcers will probably just say the Spurs are in trouble/done (per usual)

Ummm...Are you suggesting that that's what we've lost in Tony being out these next couple weeks?

[spurs10]

Nice video Drewlius. Tim%$%#^ing Duncan...hell yeah!

[ChumpDumper]

Antonio Daniels is healthy again.

[Fpoonsie]

Antonio Daniels is healthy again.

As long as he can still do that one and only dunk, I'm game.

[John Basedow]

Antonio Daniels is healthy again.

Visions of 2001 all over again, sign him up.

[TD 21]

Predictable. Can't go through a season without one of the big three having to sit out a minimum of a couple of weeks.

Every time a Spur breaks a fingernail, they're shut down for weeks at a time. Inevitably, he'll be held out longer, then have his minutes rationed more than usual once he returns, then he'll need time to get back in rhythm/game shape . . . all the while, Ginobili and to a lesser extent Hill, will be run into the ground in the process.

Now home court probably comes down to the final week, instead of being wrapped up well in advance of that, like it should have been.

I said it yesterday, but it's worth repeating: This organization, if they're intent on carrying thirteen and avoiding the tax again, needs to come into next season equipped with thirteen legit NBA players. You can't go with eleven, three of which were unproven entering the season, when you have various aging, relatively injury prone players to begin with and when you're trying to manage minutes as much as they do. Did they honestly think they could get away with going the entire season with one and a half PG's and SF's? They're actually getting what they deserve for going cheap at those positions.

[Basketball Power]

Spurs without HO are as good as fucked, we better start praying for some Mavs Ls because we are about to catch an L against the Heat and Lakers this week

[ChumpDumper]

Predictable. Can't go through a season without one of the big three having to sit out a minimum of a couple of weeks.

Every time a Spur breaks a fingernail, they're shut down for weeks at a time. Inevitably, he'll be held out longer, then have his minutes rationed more than usual once he returns, then he'll need time to get back in rhythm/game shape . . . all the while, Ginobili and to a lesser extent Hill, will be run into the ground in the process.

Now home court probably comes down to the final week, instead of being wrapped up well in advance of that, like it should have been.

I said it yesterday, but it's worth repeating: This organization, if they're intent on carrying thirteen and avoiding the tax again, needs to come into next season equipped with thirteen legit NBA players. You can't go with eleven, three of which were unproven entering the season, when you have various aging, relatively injury prone players to begin with and when you're trying to manage minutes as much as they do. Did they honestly think they could get away with going the entire season with one and a half PG's and SF's? They're actually getting what they deserve for going cheap at those positions.Any end of bench players by definition are going to suck, so they wouldn't play anyway.

[Obstructed_View]

Predictable. Can't go through a season without one of the big three having to sit out a minimum of a couple of weeks.

Every time a Spur breaks a fingernail, they're shut down for weeks at a time. Inevitably, he'll be held out longer, then have his minutes rationed more than usual once he returns, then he'll need time to get back in rhythm/game shape . . . all the while, Ginobili and to a lesser extent Hill, will be run into the ground in the process.

Now home court probably comes down to the final week, instead of being wrapped up well in advance of that, like it should have been.

I said it yesterday, but it's worth repeating: This organization, if they're intent on carrying thirteen and avoiding the tax again, needs to come into next season equipped with thirteen legit NBA players. You can't go with eleven, three of which were unproven entering the season, when you have various aging, relatively injury prone players to begin with and when you're trying to manage minutes as much as they do. Did they honestly think they could get away with going the entire season with one and a half PG's and SF's? They're actually getting what they deserve for going cheap at those positions.

Um, anyone the Spurs would have kept on the roster is actually still available to pick up right now, so what are you whining about again?

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

We should make a list of the cliffjumpers around here and put a symbol of some kind in their avatar space. :rolleyes :lol

Last year when TP went out Hill stepped up big-time, and we have a much deeper team with far more chemistry this year, and a 6-game lead in the WC. If we drop top seed to the Mavs we don't deserve it, so be it.

[703 Spurz]

Predictable. Can't go through a season without one of the big three having to sit out a minimum of a couple of weeks.

Every time a Spur breaks a fingernail, they're shut down for weeks at a time. Inevitably, he'll be held out longer, then have his minutes rationed more than usual once he returns, then he'll need time to get back in rhythm/game shape . . . all the while, Ginobili and to a lesser extent Hill, will be run into the ground in the process.

Now home court probably comes down to the final week, instead of being wrapped up well in advance of that, like it should have been.

I said it yesterday, but it's worth repeating: This organization, if they're intent on carrying thirteen and avoiding the tax again, needs to come into next season equipped with thirteen legit NBA players. You can't go with eleven, three of which were unproven entering the season, when you have various aging, relatively injury prone players to begin with and when you're trying to manage minutes as much as they do. Did they honestly think they could get away with going the entire season with one and a half PG's and SF's? They're actually getting what they deserve for going cheap at those positions.

Even a 20 year old's calf would've gotten hurt on the TP play. It doesn't matter who it is. Shit happens, not much you can do about it.

[justinandimcool]

Tony will be better by the playoffs.

But if the rest of the team can't well in spite of this, then we were fucked from the start.

[TD 21]

No excuses. They've got to find a way to come up with something resembling quality, like they did with Neal. I'm not expecting surefire, established rotation types, but Temple/Quinn and Simmons/Gee/Green/Udoka/Owens/Novak? Not good enough. A guy like Forbes, long thought to be an NBA quality player, has been a decent find for the Nuggets. He was available for a non-guaranteed, minimum contract. The Spurs easily could have had him. That's just one example, obviously there are others.

[Gagnrath]

This is going to put added stress on Manu. Last year, he was useless in the post season because he literally carried the Spurs through March and April.

No he was pretty good in the play-offs till the Hasselhoff hugger broke his nose with an elbow.

[benefactor]

lol Spurstalk...predictable, as usual.

He will be back for the playoffs and the Spurs will still have the 1 seed. Overplaying Manu is probably the only concern.

[romad_20]

Seriously guys, it's a strain and we have a 6 game lead. We have tough games over the next 3 weeks but we'd literally have to lose 6 in a row, and mavs none.its not happening. we'll have a 3 or 4 game lead over 2 when he gets back.

[benefactor]

:cry:cry:cryBut the Spurs were going to win 70 games:cry:cry:cry

[ALVAREZ6]

god

damn it


2010 all over again.

[#41 Shoot Em Up]

Hey elnono is this funny?? lol

[#41 Shoot Em Up]

Karma bites back bitches

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

lol Spurstalk...predictable, as usual.

He will be back for the playoffs and the Spurs will still have the 1 seed. Overplaying Manu is probably the only concern.

Yes, that is my only concern too.

[Gagnrath]

3 simple solutions to the spurs keeping home court advantage. 1. Sign Temple, He knows our system plays hard defense is an ok back-up point, and can adequately defend most pg's all SG's and the faster small forwards. 2. Sign either of the two combo forwards the Bobkittens just waived I'd prefer the younger one with a little bit more offense but either is fine. 3. Start a Hill, Ginobilli guard combo which makes Hill alot more active offensively. With this set-up the spurs gain size, can keep which ever seems more driven of the new signees for the play-off roster (or keep them both and drop Quinn his one useful nba skill is the 3 and with Neal, Bonner, Jefferson, Hill, and Manu we really don't need another 3 point bomber.), become stronger defensively, have another guy who can guard Odom and Dirk for 6 fouls, and stay under the cap. I just don't see the need for panic.

[TampaDude]

Karma bites back bitches

Yeah...it BITES being 6 games BACK, doesn't it??? :lol

[MannyIsGod]

Those of you thinking the Spurs lead is just going to evaporate have no idea how big of a lead the Spurs have with so few games remaining.

[Sean Cagney]

Spurs without HO are as good as fucked, we better start praying for some Mavs Ls because we are about to catch an L against the Heat and Lakers this week

Yeah without HC we are fucked, no way in hell they make it through the playoffs against LA in round two and Dallas in the WCF. They worked so hard all year and now this shyt, fucking damnit they better hope the Mavs get some L's as you said (Which will not happen soon IMO). Spurs are in some shit now.
Those of you thinking the Spurs lead is just going to evaporate have no idea how big of a lead the Spurs have with so few games remaining.

Simple as this, they lose two this week and Dallas wins those! They are then up what 4 games? Then they meet Heat again and Dallas, lose those two and Dallas continues to win thats down to 2 games with near a month left. Tell me that is not possible? I know it might not happen but it is not far fetched. Spurs better win all those games against the teams they should because it is about to get close.

[MannyIsGod]

So basically your scenario has the Spurs losing every tough game and Dallas never losing?

Yeah, like I said, I stand by the fact that those of you who think its just going to disappear don't understand how big a lead the Spurs have.

[Spurologist]

:lol @ the posters that think the spurs are complete deadbeats without tp and will automatically lose HCA

[spurs10]

I actually believe that Hill, Neal, RJ, and to a lesser degree Anderson, will step up the pace and get their game playoff ready during this time. Of course there's a concern that Manu doesn't over do it. All the more reason to play their best defense and fill the scoring deficit. Neal not playing last night certainly made Tony's absence seem all the worse, but he should be good to go. Tiago as well.
:flag:

[Ditty]

So because Hill has a bad second half people assume that Spurs are fucked. He had a real good game last night, and seems to have his shot down lately. i'm just not too confident of quinn as a backup, that's what I'm more worried about. I'm hoping Spurs find someway to buy him out if they can. I think Spurs will be fine these next 2 games. So if we somehow get Ford here by Fridays game I think we will be fine, and won't have to rush Parker back until he is 100%.

[MannyIsGod]

They don't need to go out and sign anyone. There's a reason Quinn has been on the roster. They have Hill, they have Neal and they have Manu.

TP is the most expendable part of the Big 3. (He's still very important) They'll be fine.

[yavozerb]

They don't need to go out and sign anyone. There's a reason Quinn has been on the roster. They have Hill, they have Neal and they have Manu.

TP is the most expendable part of the Big 3. (He's still very important) They'll be fine.

Have you seen Quinn play against rotational NBA pg's? Isnt pretty

[Supergirl]

Boy, were people really expecting the Spurs to go the whole season without one injury? As injuries go this one is fairly minor, we will be lucky if we make it through the season without anything worse than this.

[timtonymanu]

Hill will step up. Some people forget that Hill was our starting PG for most of last year. Hill, when starting, always has that extra gear.

Well we brought in RJ for a reason. Hopefully he plays like a 3rd option while Tony is out instead of his 1-7, 0-5 shooting nights.

[MannyIsGod]

Have you seen Quinn play against rotational NBA pg's? Isnt pretty

And some scrub who hasn't been with the team all year is going to do better? Obviously its not ideal but neither is signing a player that hasn't been around. PG is the worst position for that situation.

[HarlemHeat37]

Spurs should be fine for the short-term..they obviously won't continue playing at the same win rate that they have been playing with all year, but they still have a roster that would make the playoffs without TP, they shouldn't regress to the level of a lottery team..

The only concern will be Manu's potential usage rate during this stretch, so I hope Pop doesn't increase his work load..the Spurs will need their role players to maintain their level of play(which isn't a given, since Parker provides a high level of playmaking)..they will need Hill to play confident basketball, like he did in the 2nd half of last season..they will need Anderson to give them something on the offensive end..the most important factor will be for Richard Jefferson and Tim Duncan to elevate their games..

Duncan has been playing at a low rate of minutes all season long, he should easily have enough energy to successfully play with a high usage rate..Jefferson will need to become aggressive, which he rarely does, and Pop will need to call his number on a more frequent basis..they are the 2 most important factors in potentially replacing Parker's production, especially due to their potential to score points inside the paint, which is a skill that the other Spurs' players don't possess(other than Ginobili, but the Spurs should be avoiding the wear and tear on his body)..

Also, Chris Quinn shouldn't see the floor, he isn't an NBA player..the Spurs have enough perimeter players to cycle through, assuming Neal returns shortly..

[MannyIsGod]

If the Spurs shared your assessment of Quinn he wouldn't be on the team. I don't necessarily disagree with you, but I think the Spurs do.

[Bruno]

There are some rumors about Jerrells being waived in Europe but Spurs will likely stick with Quinn. I doubt you can a player a player significantly better than Quinn that late in the seasons.

Spurs could go after a player like Bibby who would be a big upgrade but what is the point of doing that while Parker will be back in 3 weeks and Bibby won't be needed anymore.

[dbreiden83080]

No but HCA is super critical for is this year considering our home record.

So what you got us losing 6 in a row or going .500 in the next 15 or something?? And everyone else not losing at all. Hill has to step up and the bench needs to be there..

[E-RockWill]

Supergirl,

I will go between you and say it's 3 weeks.
TP may be ready in 2 weeks and the Spurs (Pop in particular) while hold him out an extra week for precautionary measures.

:lmao

The Organization knows they can spare him anywhere from 2-4 weeks & have him refreshed & ready to kick ass in the playoffs.

Gary Neal will play. James Anderson will play. Chris Quinn will probably get some burn. Hell, even Then Golden God may see some time.

Put the guns down, people....

[Obstructed_View]

Those of you thinking the Spurs lead is just going to evaporate have no idea how big of a lead the Spurs have with so few games remaining.

People thinking the Spurs' lead is just going to evaporate have apparently failed to see how the Spurs managed to get that lead in the first place, which is by having a deep rotation that has everyone stepping up to contribute.

[DesignatedT]

Give Quinn a chance. He has done fairly well so far when called upon this season, I'm sure he can do a decent job. George Hill has got to be the one who steps up, we just need Quinn not to mess up. George will get 35+ minutes from now until Tony returns.

[Obstructed_View]

There are some rumors about Jerrells being waived in Europe but Spurs will likely stick with Quinn. I doubt you can a player a player significantly better than Quinn that late in the seasons.

How old are these rumors? If Jerrells is going to be waived, it could be so the Spurs can pick him back up. If he's being waived because he stinks, then he almost certainly isn't going to be better than Quinn.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

I am not worried about the 1 seed, so much as I am worried about the Spurs losing cohesiveness, timing, and rhythm with Parker out for an extended time.

Our offense is a well-oiled machine. We thrived without Bonner and did not miss a beat.

Parker is like the steering wheel of the bus. We will have to alter our offense slightly without him, and when he comes back can we quickly go back to business as usual?

[MannyIsGod]

Won't have to alter it at all, IMO. George Hill does an excellent job on the pentration like Parker and although he doesn't find people nearly as well as Tony does Manu can. They'll run the same sets and do virtually nothing different.

[z0sa]

Couldn't have happened at a better time. 4 weeks off his feet yet still gives him most of April to re-situate for the playoffs.

Not "happy", since our advantage is negligible without our best or second best player, but Parker will be rested and ready for the playoffs.

[Chomag]

Hill allways seems to step it up a bit when Parker is out. So I don't think Spurs will be hurting all that much. Enjoy your rest there TP get well soon and we will see you in the playoff run.

[ALVAREZ6]

I am not worried about the 1 seed, so much as I am worried about the Spurs losing cohesiveness, timing, and rhythm with Parker out for an extended time.

Our offense is a well-oiled machine. We thrived without Bonner and did not miss a beat.

Parker is like the steering wheel of the bus. We will have to alter our offense slightly without him, and when he comes back can we quickly go back to business as usual?

I am worried about losing the 1 seed...they're gonna need that shit in the playoffs, it will make it much easier on this old ass team that needs anything it can get in this league to win it all. This Spurs team is awesome, don't get me wrong, but they need every little advantage possible before the playoffs even begin. They need to go in well rested and in sync, in rhythm. Hopefully TP is only out closer to 2 weeks instead of 4 because if you look at the march schedule, it's busy. Manu has struggled to get out of this slump as it is, there's no doubt he has been fatigued. And now he's gonna have to put rest off for even further down the road, it's just not a great situation.

But yeah, I think they should be able to be fine holding down the west in the reg. season standings...the thing is, making the #1 seed for the Spurs is only going to be optimal if they are also going in healthy, well rested, and on a high note. If this injury indeed takes the full month to heal and Manu logs a shit load of minutes in March, even if they do manage to stay #1, this shit ain't what we need.

[easjer]

People thinking the Spurs' lead is just going to evaporate have apparently failed to see how the Spurs managed to get that lead in the first place, which is by having a deep rotation that has everyone stepping up to contribute.

I thought they just fumbled into it by a fluke. Huh.

[mytespurs]

So when we beat Miami and LA without Parker are the trade tony threads going to re-appear?
don't you mean "IF" we beat Miami & LA?

spurs will be fortunate to escape with a winning record when you think of their upcoming schedule w/1 of the main pieces (TP) on the sideline for almost a month. :downspin:

[TE]

What's funny is how ESPN has put Parker's injury at the top of it's news stories. http://espn.go.com/

Never do they fully praise the Spurs when they are at full health, winning games left and right. But an injury warrants attention? Please, F off ESPN.

[daslicer]

don't you mean "IF" we beat Miami & LA?

spurs will be fortunate to escape with a winning record when you think of their upcoming schedule w/1 of the main pieces (TP) on the sideline for almost a month. :downspin:

I think honestly in the worst case scenario the spurs will finish this month with a above .500 record. I think at worst they will finish 10-7 in this month which would leave them with a record of 59-17. I don't see the Lakers ever catching them but the race with the mavs will be close now because of this injury.

[crc21209]

What's funny is how ESPN has put Parker's injury at the top of it's news stories. http://espn.go.com/

Never do they fully praise the Spurs when they are at full health, winning games left and right. But an injury warrants attention? Please, F off ESPN.

I noticed the same exact thing on the bottom ticker of ESPN on "The Lead." Funny that when they are fine and winning there is no mention of them, but when one of them goes down it's a top story...what a load. :td

[YODA]

I was told by people in NY that national news has TP being out the rest of the season. When I said 2-4 weeks, I was giving the above information.

[cutewizard]

this is bad news

[cutewizard]

who will man the backcourt now?

Hill??

Or manu playing extended minutes as playmaker??

[cutewizard]

we need another point guard

[cutewizard]

this is not good, not good at all

[cutewizard]

suppose its worse than it seems, will parker be back in time for the endgame??

[Budkin]

this is not good, not good at all

Did you really need 4 consecutive posts to say that? :rolleyes

[silverblackfan]

Bummer news, but Tony should be well rested for the final push.
As for all the cliff-jumpers and trolls thinking the 6 game lead is going to evaporate in the next 2-4 weeks.... meh. I am not worried, except for Manu getting too much burn. Hopefully, Hill can dial in his defense during this stretch.

[mingus]

March is a tough month. I didn't realize it was that difficult. I can see us losing 6 games and going 10-6 overall assumming Parker misses the entire month. @ Portland, @ Miami, @ Dallas are going to be losses. Best case scenario is going to be we only lose those three, which i don't see happening. It would be a disaster if we went something like 8-8 or 7-9. I could see us losing HCA if that's the case.

Good thing is April isn't bad. We should go 6-1 assumming Parker is back by then.

You also have to assumme that LA and Dallas are going to play that much harder since they smell blood. I think both those teams will turn it up a notch.

[E-RockWill]

this is not good, not good at all

....as you look in the mirror.....

:bang...jeeeeez, this kid sucks.....

[kidd_91]

funny, most of the time people are just looking for any chance to trade away TP, now he's going to be out and the sky is falling.

[Ikstomi]

nice, ginobilli is next, and duncan in playoffs.

great :rolleyes:

[urunobili]

I'm bummed.

The reason why the Spurs have been clicking the way they have is mostly because of the health of the big 3.
Rest assured TP knows this and he will be back with a vengeance.

[Seventyniner]

Did you really need 4 consecutive posts to say that? :rolleyes

Yes.

[Seventyniner]

Did you really need 4 consecutive posts to say that? :rolleyes

Absolutely.

[Seventyniner]

Did you really need 4 consecutive posts to say that? :rolleyes

Who doesn't?

[urunobili]

nice, ginobilli is next, and duncan in playoffs.

great :rolleyes:

http://fc00.deviantart.com/fs6/i/2005/115/7/e/__Jump_Off_a_Cliff___Emoticon_by_neek_zique.gif

[Muser]

lol at people saying the 1st seed is gone, if the Spurs can't hang on to a 6 game lead with the likes of Cleveland/Memphis/Detroit/Sacramento/Houston coming up then they don't deserve it.

[ATXSPUR]

Well...I know to stay away from Spurstalk for about 4 weeks now...and probably just ignore the NBA in general.

Wake me when playoff time comes.

[poop]

March is a tough month. I didn't realize it was that difficult. I can see us losing 6 games and going 10-6 overall assumming Parker misses the entire month. @ Portland, @ Miami, @ Dallas are going to be losses. Best case scenario is going to be we only lose those three, which i don't see happening. It would be a disaster if we went something like 8-8 or 7-9. I could see us losing HCA if that's the case.

Good thing is April isn't bad. We should go 6-1 assumming Parker is back by then.

You also have to assumme that LA and Dallas are going to play that much harder since they smell blood. I think both those teams will turn it up a notch.

chuck norris attacks sharks when he smells them bleeding

[Mixability]

It'll be alright. The fall didn't look that bad, but ouch, 4 weeks?

[Cane]

At least this will help with Parker's other injuries; IIRC his knee bruise was re-aggravated in the game before Memphis. Time for the other players to step up....hopefully TP comes back rested and ready. He's the biggest match-up advantage that the Spurs have over several contenders.