Manu Injury Thread

[100%duncan]

everything could have gone our way but instead ..... =(

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Pretty horrible night.

I've never seen a team as lucky as the lakers. It's uncanny. I really can't believe after this awesome season this is how it ends up.

This will be the toughest path to the trophy the spurs have ever had. Sucks

[ace3g]

JMcDonald_SAEN Jeff McDonald
Manu Ginobili left the locker room at U.S. Airways Arena with his right arm in a sling. MRI tomorrow.

[Fpoonsie]

JMcDonald_SAEN Jeff McDonald
Manu Ginobili left the locker room at U.S. Airways Arena with his right arm in a sling. MRI tomorrow.

Christ.

[100%duncan]

Pretty horrible night.

I've never seen a team as lucky as the lakers. It's uncanny. I really can't believe after this awesome season this is how it ends up.

This will be the toughest path to the trophy the spurs have ever had. Sucks

and we were so fucking unlucky

[Mugen]

JMcDonald_SAEN Jeff McDonald
Manu Ginobili left the locker room at U.S. Airways Arena with his right arm in a sling. MRI tomorrow.

Fuck.

[ace3g]

JMcDonald_SAEN Jeff McDonald
Tony Parker, on Ginobili: "He'll be fine." It should be noted, however, that Parker does not own a medical degree, to my knowledge.

[Nathan89]

JMcDonald_SAEN Jeff McDonald
Manu Ginobili left the locker room at U.S. Airways Arena with his right arm in a sling. MRI tomorrow.


Christ.


Fuck.

Of course he has a sling. Nothing to freak out about. Sling allows less stress on the arm providing a quicker recovery.

[Fpoonsie]

Of course he has a sling. Nothing to freak out about. Sling allows less stress on the arm providing a quicker recovery.

It's just such a troubling image...

[ace3g]

JMcDonald_SAEN Jeff McDonald
Spurs (possibly) get Manu-related break. Memphis series starts Sunday and Wed in SA. Moves to MEM on April 23, 25.

[lilvic922]

JMcDonald_SAEN Jeff McDonald
Manu Ginobili left the locker room at U.S. Airways Arena with his right arm in a sling. MRI tomorrow.

Son of the bitch:(:(

[wontstartdumbthreads]

Of course he has a sling. Nothing to freak out about. Sling allows less stress on the arm providing a quicker recovery.

What if the arm is detached and he's just using the sling to tote it around?

[Harry Callahan]

Four days until game one now (Sunday start). Let's hope for a full lineup.

[Splits]

Jesus christ does anybody grip worse than gnsf? Get yourselves to-fucking-gether. The brackets are set. The war is about to begin. And you people are wetting underneath your bed like MEM is Bin Laden. Get it together Spurs Nation.

[Isai659]

Such bad timing! Why Manu damit!

:(

[wontstartdumbthreads]

Jesus christ does anybody grip worse than gnsf? Get yourselves to-fucking-gether. The brackets are set. The war is about to begin. And you people are wetting underneath your bed like MEM is Bin Laden. Get it together Spurs Nation.

Thank you General Crackpipe.

[ace3g]

manuginobili Manu Ginobili
Ya empiezan los playoffs. No hay tiempo para quejas ni lamentos. Mañana MRI y vemos como sigo. Gracias x los slds.

[timtonymanu]

3 days off. Hopefully Manu can at least be good enough to play by then.

[Mugen]

translacion por favor.

[ElNono]

manuginobili Manu Ginobili
Ya empiezan los playoffs. No hay tiempo para quejas ni lamentos. Mañana MRI y vemos como sigo. Gracias x los slds.

Playoffs starting now. No time for complains or laments. Tomorrow MRI and we'll see how it goes. Thanks for the wishes.

[100%duncan]

manu please be fine

[100%duncan]

translacion por favor.

you can try google translate btw

[Sean Cagney]

Playoffs starting now. No time for complains or laments. Tomorrow MRI and we'll see how it goes. Thanks for the wishes.

LA got an I AM FINE BY BYNUM at the half, we get this shyt for an MRI tomorrow :depressed:depressed, SHIT TO FUCKING HELL!

[slick'81]

see how it goes fck

[lilvic922]

manuginobili Manu Ginobili
Playoffs r almost here. No time 4 grievance. Tmrw MRI & we'll see. We had a great season & the best is coming. Updates tmrw.

[Man In Black]

JMcDonald_SAEN Jeff McDonald
Spurs (possibly) get Manu-related break. Memphis series starts Sunday and Wed in SA. Moves to MEM on April 23, 25.

Looks like Stern returned the favor for the Spurs sleeping on the plane that 1 day.

The Sling...that's exactly the right way to play it even if it's a minor hyper-extension. You do that to keep your arm in a protected position. It's actually pretty easy to hurt yourself more when left unhindered.

[polandprzem]

You wake up in the morning and this happens ...

[Obstructed_View]

The Sling...that's exactly the right way to play it even if it's a minor hyper-extension. You do that to keep your arm in a protected position. It's actually pretty easy to hurt yourself more when left unhindered.

I agree. Even if they are 90 percent sure there's no damage, they'd make him immobilize it pending the MRI.

[wontstartdumbthreads]

You wake up in the morning and this happens ...

Sadly, this wouldn't crack the top 10 worst things I've woken up to.

[100%duncan]

spurs are better without manu

:ihit:nope:ihit:nope

[pawe]

CIA Manu

[duncan228]

Just a couple of quotes, hit the link for the whole piece.


...“He’ll be fine,” said Parker, a sentiment echoed by a handful of teammates, it should be noted, who also do not own medical degrees.


...“If he isn’t able to play in the playoffs, it’s going to be devastating for us,” McDyess said.


...“Luckily, it’s not serious,” Duncan said. “Hopefully, he can be ready to go once the playoffs start. You cross your fingers and hope for that.”

Duncan: No second-guessing decision to play starters (http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2011/04/14/duncan-no-second-guessing-decision-to-play-starters/)
Jeff McDonald

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2011/04/14/duncan-no-second-guessing-decision-to-play-starters/

[Yorae]

I think based on Manu's tweet, I really believe this is nothing serious....

[timvp]

http://www.clevelandseniors.com/images/petfun/praying-dog-boy.jpg

Please, basketball gods. This can't be how this season ends.

Give us clean pictures.

One time.

Thanks.

[toki9]

i really wish McDonald would cut out the snark. It's not funny at all.

[Sec24Row7]

I would think there is a very good chance if the MRI ends up being fine and the elbow is completely ok that he ends up being a "gametime decision"

No reason to help out the Memphis coaching staff.

[TampaDude]

First game in Memphis is a week and a half away. Manu will be back by then. Hill will get it done in the first two games at home. We're gonna beat the Grizz in 5 games, max.

[Sii]

People thought Bynum was done with a hyperextended knee. I bet Manu plays game 1

[Seventyniner]

Sadly, this wouldn't crack the top 10 worst things I've woken up to.

And at least 8 of those 10 are threads you forgot you had started the night before.

[igruex]

Assuming a minor injury demanding 1 to 1 1/2 weeks to recover the best plan would be to not play him for Game 1 and play him or not according to the result. If we win game 1 without him I don't see Pop rushing him even a bit. It's not like he comes out of rhythm or something.. We can win a game at home against Memphis without Manu.

[Creation88]

Dr Arosti (sp?) was on The Morning Drive on 760 this morning. if the "radial ligament" is torn he's done for the year, if it's a bone bruise he'll be back quick.

pray.

[wontstartdumbthreads]

And at least 8 of those 10 are threads you forgot you had started the night before.

And the other two times were waking up next to your mom.

[alchemist]

Dr Arosti (sp?) was on The Morning Drive on 760 this morning. if the "radial ligament" is torn he's done for the year, if it's a bone bruise he'll be back quick.

pray.
:lmao knowing the Spurs luck we're going to find out the worst possible news from the MRI :depressed

[kjhip1]

Have they given a time for the MRI?

[alchemist]

Have they given a time for the MRI?
probably Noonish (CST)

[dbreiden83080]

Just a couple of quotes, hit the link for the whole piece.



Duncan: No second-guessing decision to play starters (http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2011/04/14/duncan-no-second-guessing-decision-to-play-starters/)
Jeff McDonald

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2011/04/14/duncan-no-second-guessing-decision-to-play-starters/

Sounds like the trainers feel he is okay..

[kaji157]

It doesn't matter if he plays the first game at home or not. This team has to win in 4 games against Memphis. Because OKC will win in 4 or 5 at most, and we need at least the same rest as them, Parker, Hill, Duncan and Jefferson better carry the team to a victory for good.

[u4lakers14]

yes there is, and he does not know the difference between the words "then" and "than"


Seriously, is there a dumber fuck in the world then Pop right now?

[romsho]

yes there is, and he does not know the difference between the words "then" and "than"

Perfect.

[Danny.Zhu]

Great. Now Manu will be well rested for the ARG national team in the summer.

:depressed

[Kori Ellis]

I'm sure the MRI will be fine and he'll be ready for Game 1. There's no reason for cliff jumping (yet?).

[Spursmania]

I'm sure the MRI will be fine and he'll be ready for Game 1. There's no reason for cliff jumping (yet?).

Why-what have you heard Kori?? Spill it girl.

[Muser]

The Spurs shouldn't even need him for Memphis.

[Bruno]

Fingers crossed.

[Budkin]

Dr Arosti (sp?) was on The Morning Drive on 760 this morning. if the "radial ligament" is torn he's done for the year, if it's a bone bruise he'll be back quick.

pray.

From what all the players and Manu himself were saying last night it doesn't sound that bad. But yes... pray.

[Mugen]

yes there is, and he does not know the difference between the words "then" and "than"

Internet Sports Forum Grammar kind of goes out the window when one of our best players is on the floor writhing in pain in a meaningless game. :depressed

Does anybody know when we can expect to find out the results of the MRI?

[rjv]

The Spurs shouldn't even need him for Memphis.

if he is not there for memphis then that would mean he is out for the season. but we will need everyone for every series for as long as we are in it.

[howbouthemspurs]

so who got hurt?

[gospursgojas]

The Spurs shouldn't even need him for Memphis.

Im kinda in this mentality right now. Hopfully its not too serious and he'll need a week, Spurs should be finishing up Memphis by then and Manu will be back for round 2.

Now if it is serious and hes out for the year....fuuuuuuuuck.

[Juggity]

First game in Memphis is a week and a half away. Manu will be back by then. Hill will get it done in the first two games at home. We're gonna beat the Grizz in 5 games, max.

First game in Memphis is on Sunday...
http://www.nba.com/games/20110417/MEMSAS/gameinfo.html

EDIT: Oh wait, my bad. That's at AT&T

[iminol]

Two things:

- Manu before playoffs:
2009 Manu's ankle,
2010 Manu's nose,
2011 Manu's elbow.

- Resting starters in 10/11:
Timmy rested on back 2 back vs. Bobcats than played vs. GSW --> sprain anke,
Manu rested on first game of b-2-b (Lakers), than come back vs. Suns --> ?!?!?!?

What a karma.

[toki9]

Two things:

- Manu before playoffs:
2009 Manu's ankle,
2010 Manu's nose,
2011 Manu's elbow.

- Resting starters in 10/11:
Timmy rested on back 2 back vs. Bobcats than played vs. GSW --> sprain anke,
Manu rested on first game of b-2-b (Lakers), than come back vs. Suns --> ?!?!?!?

What a karma.

Didn't the nose happen during the playoffs?

[wontstartdumbthreads]

so who got hurt?

OMG, you haven't heard?!!?!?!? It's Apollo!!!! Drago killed him in the ring!!!!!

[tuncaboylu]

Any update?

[Spursmania]

No-we're all desperate waiting to hear the news on Batman. We probably won't know until late this afternoon since he will be having the MRI this afternoon.

[dbreiden83080]

It's his right elbow. Short of it being in danger of falling off Manu is gonna play. Hasn't Kobe been playing with torn ligaments in his fingers for like 4 years?

[admiralsnackbar]

Hasn't Kobe been playing with torn ligaments in his fingers for like 4 years?

I think you're mixing Kobe's hand up with his publicist's.

[ElNono]

Didn't the nose happen during the playoffs?

yes

[duncan228]

On Manu’s injury and playoff seeding (http://www.48minutesofhell.com/)
by Timothy Varner
48 Minutes of Hell

Maybe a coach does know his team best.

Gregg Popovich is always reluctant to play his stars in meaningless games. Injuries happen. Injuries derail seasons. Injuries suffocate championship hopes. And significant injuries on the last night of the regular season? They’re crushing. In those cases the isolated meaninglessness of a single game retroactively infects everything that came before.

Keep reading → (http://www.48minutesofhell.com/on-manus-injury-and-playoff-seeding#more-13682)

[Dex]

Nothing that we don't really know here. Just news off the RotoWire:


Manu Ginobili: (Elbow) MRI Lined Up - 4/14/2011 6:33:24 AM

Update:
Ginobili suffered a hyperextended right elbow during the first quarter of Wednesday's regular season finale, according to the San Antonio Express-News.

Recommendation:
Ginobili will undergo an MRI on his elbow on Thursday, though x-rays were negative. This should not be considered a serious injury, but Manu could miss the beginning of the team's opening round series against Memphis.


http://www.rotowire.com/Emmanuel-Ginobili-googid144457-spnba.htm

Meant to put this in here. Double post!

[spursfan09]

Nothing that we don't really know here. Just news off the RotoWire:




http://www.rotowire.com/Emmanuel-Ginobili-googid144457-spnba.htm

Meant to put this in here. Double post!

So it's a sure thing he'll be back this season? (if ofcourse Spurs do what they should do against the Grizz)

[TampaDude]

It was his non-shooting arm. Manu is a fucking warrior. We'll be fine.

[++SaiNt TiAg0++]

man i was at niosa the first freaking game i didnt watch this year... and what happens? i get a text while i was talking to some very lovely niosa girls i saw "manus hurt bro" i said SHIT MANUS HURT! and no joke about 15 people asked me what happened?!!! no!

good news from what i got out of the injury

when manu's arm got caught in the pick he was very lucky that his whole hand didnt get caught on timmy instead it was his fingers so that gave some leeway/ play as his elbow got hyperextended.. we would be done if his palm would have been caught with timmy.. this is why i honestly believe this is the best case scenario for manu if were talking about injuries ( ankle =done) even if this was his left elbow, but this is the least important limb (4 manu) ill take this over an ankle injury anyday!

[ffadicted]

Hoping he'll be back by game 3 at the very latest

[Giuseppe]

I got everything crossed here cept my legs. I don't want to pinch Tamp's ears.

[TimDunkem]

Two things:

- Manu before playoffs:
2008 Manu's ankle,
2009 Manu's ankle/leg,
2010 Manu's nose,
2011 Manu's elbow.

- Resting starters in 10/11:
Timmy rested on back 2 back vs. Bobcats than played vs. GSW --> sprain anke,
Manu rested on first game of b-2-b (Lakers), than come back vs. Suns --> ?!?!?!?

What a karma.
Fixed.

[YoMamaIsCallin]

so it's almost 2pm. Where's the MRI report?

[Dex]

when manu's arm got caught in the pick he was very lucky that his whole hand didnt get caught on timmy instead it was his fingers so that gave some leeway/ play as his elbow got hyperextended.. we would be done if his palm would have been caught with timmy.. this is why i honestly believe this is the best case scenario for manu if were talking about injuries ( ankle =done) even if this was his left elbow, but this is the least important limb (4 manu) ill take this over an ankle injury anyday!

I noticed this as well. His elbow definitely got locked, but I don't think it got bent back TOO far because he just barely got his hand caught up on Tim's screen. Definitely looked painful though.

Please be okay, Manu. :(

[in2deep]

Manu's broken nose definitely hurt our chances last year. We definitely would not have been swept at least.

There is some kind of curse going on.

[TE]

so it's almost 2pm. Where's the MRI report?

[Dex]

Manu seems to be in decent spirits, at least:


Playoffs r almost here. No time 4 grievance. Tmrw MRI & we'll see. We had a great season & the best is coming. Updates tmrw.
about 13 hours ago via ÜberSocial

http://twitter.com/manuginobili

[tdunk21]

http://twitter.com/#!/jmcdonald_saen


If MRI does show ligament damage or tear, that could be trouble.



From those who know things: If Manu's MRI shows no ligament damage or tear, it's likely he plays in some (or all) of Memphis series ...



If it's a simple hyperextension, playoff sked helps immensely. If he skips Game 1, he'll have full week to heal. Enough for Kirk Hinrich.

[tdunk21]

so it's almost 2pm. Where's the MRI report?

a tweet from someone to jeff mcdonald

http://twitter.com/#!/jmcdonald_saen


Nope. Probably better to just pray all day. RT @guil Do you know at what time is Manu's MRI?

[in2deep]

ligaments? who needs stinking ligaments??

[tdunk21]

http://twitter.com/#!/varner48MoH


RT @jmcdonald_saen: Manu Ginobili has a hyperextended right elbow. X-rays are negative. He will be re-examined Thursday in San Antonio.

[Mugen]

Shouldn't there be word out by now?

[spursince#99]

alright its nearly 3 now

[sa_butta]

alright its nearly 3 now
Thank you for that inside information...

[hater]

alright its nearly 3 now

Today, 02:28 PM

:lol settle down, step off the ledge. It's gonna be allright

[timvp]

I wonder if Pop is going to obfuscate the true nature of Manu's injury. Why give the Grizzlies any help in preparation? For that reason, I'm ready for a diagnosis that lists Manu as day-to-day no matter the severity.

And it's honestly the best strategy, even though it'll be annoying to us. :depressed

[Texas_Ranger]

They should say it's a 2-3 weeks injuy and then start Manu in game 1. Fuck those Grizzlies.

[tdunk21]

I wonder if Pop is going to obfuscate the true nature of Manu's injury. Why give the Grizzlies any help in preparation? For that reason, I'm ready for a diagnosis that lists Manu as day-to-day no matter the severity.

And it's honestly the best strategy, even though it'll be annoying to us. :depressed

what is obfuscate?

[TXstbobcat]

Today, 02:28 PM

:lol settle down, step off the ledge. It's gonna be allright

Everybody is freaking out and stressed like they are waiting for the results of their girlfriend's pregnancy test. :lol

[tdunk21]

They should say it's a 2-3 weeks injuy and then start Manu in game 1. Fuck those Grizzlies.

:lol

[hater]

I wonder if Pop is going to obfuscate the true nature of Manu's injury. Why give the Grizzlies any help in preparation? For that reason, I'm ready for a diagnosis that lists Manu as day-to-day no matter the severity.

And it's honestly the best strategy, even though it'll be annoying to us. :depressed

I agree if Manu's injury is medium severity and he'd miss a couple of games. But if he is done for the year, we'll know right away.

[Fpoonsie]

I got everything crossed here cept my legs. I don't want to pinch Tamp's ears.

:lol

[bresilhac]

This waiting for an announcement by the team or a tweet by Manu is excruciating...:bang

[Morg1411]

Everybody is freaking out and stressed like they are waiting for the results of their girlfriend's pregnancy test. :lol

:lol

[ElNono]

http://www.dailycognition.com/content/image/3/dogprayEPA_450x400.jpg
http://www.yosoy.com/New%20Data/Fun%20&%20Photo/Boy%20&%20Dog%20Praying%20to%20The%20Lord.jpg
http://www.nigeriamasterweb.com/4mbebe/DogPrayingBuddhistTemple.jpg
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_YjmLlfDSsv4/TNbU18kkptI/AAAAAAAAK3w/cV2w-bgqBYY/s1600/praying_dog.jpg
http://mybarks.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Funny-pic-of-a-dog-begging-or-praying.jpg

[ElNono]

What you wanna bet they're going to reschedule the MRI to tomorrow since Bynum is using it today? :lol

[hater]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tHFCZKBL-bs/TJJXCpX9boI/AAAAAAAAAkg/cINl0zL28XU/s1600/baby+wet+and+praying.jpg

[Anonymous Cowherd]

Doctors: "It would take an effort more monumental than that the Grizzlies' put in against the Clippers for Manu to be anywhere near fit for Game 1"


Manu *while suiting up*: "Yo Grizzlies, que paso hombres?"

[crc21209]

Come on already....

[vy65]

Why is that baby covered in jizz?

[spurs10]

what is obfuscate?
CIA Pop!

[kjhip1]

Why is that baby covered in jizz?

Damn, you got a f**KED mind to be thinking about a kid like that....pedaphile
:nope

[wontstartdumbthreads]

Why is that baby covered in jizz?

You're fucked up. You seriously should get some help.

[CubanMustGo]

RT @FakeCoachPop (http://twitter.com/#%21/FakeCoachPop) Gregory Popovich


Just got Manu's MRI result........Он има 5 прстију, ручног зглоба и лакта

[Pauleta14]

Pop's going to say Manu's out for "AT LEAST a couple weeks" ... and will be back for the 1st game!

no surprise there...

[Pauleta14]

RT @FakeCoachPop (http://twitter.com/#%21/FakeCoachPop) Gregory Popovich


Just got Manu's MRI result........Он има 5 прстију, ручног зглоба и лакта


:lmao

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Why is that baby covered in jizz?

roflrofl

[DesignatedT]

Why is that baby covered in jizz?

lol wow

[FromWayDowntown]

RT @FakeCoachPop (http://twitter.com/#%21/FakeCoachPop) Gregory Popovich


Just got Manu's MRI result........Он има 5 прстију, ручног зглоба и лакта

Shockingly incisive.

[timvp]

I agree if Manu's injury is medium severity and he'd miss a couple of games. But if he is done for the year, we'll know right away.

Must not have been a Spurs fan in 2000 . . .

[slacker77]

Damn!Didn't all of LA know bynums results by lunchtime?

[hater]

Must not have been a Spurs fan in 2000 . . .

Must not have heard of Twitter...

[duncan228]

Must not have been a Spurs fan in 2000 . . .

:depressed It was horrible.

[TwelveGs210]

At least Manu is still a Time Warner Customer.

[FromWayDowntown]

Must not have heard of Twitter...

Must not realize that it has nothing to do with the broadcasting of the information and everything to do with closely guarding the diagnosis.

[wontstartdumbthreads]

Damn!Didn't all of LA know bynums results by lunchtime?

Just speculating but it seems like the longer this goes on, the higher the liklihood of it not being the best case scenario.

[hater]

Must not realize that it has nothing to do with the broadcasting of the information and everything to do with closely guarding the diagnosis.

Must not realize that 2000 was 11 years ago. Information is hard to stop 11 years later. CIA Pop is an ancient organization with limited powers now... :hat

[timvp]

Must not have heard of Twitter...

Must not be understanding the point . . .

[timvp]

Must not realize that 2000 was 11 years ago. Information is hard to stop 11 years later. CIA Pop is an ancient organization with limited powers now... :hat

:facepalm

[hater]

:facepalm

must not know sarcasm.

Anyway Manu will not be done for the year. So arguing for nothing...

[Gino20]

Correct me if I am wrong, but hasn't Manu always had a past of where it seems like the injuries look alot more severe than they really are?

[Cant_Be_Faded]

tha hell is everyone arguing just for the sake of arguing for? i have been clicking refresh all day to find out the results of his MRI. lets just keep crossing those fingers.

[ElNono]

Correct me if I am wrong, but hasn't Manu always had a past of where it seems like the injuries look alot more severe than they really are?

That was Tim...

[Fpoonsie]

Correct me if I am wrong, but hasn't Manu always had a past of where it seems like the injuries look alot more severe than they really are?

Is that your cryptic way of calling him a "flopper"?

[Gino20]

That was Tim...

Didn't Manu have a similar incident in Miami like in 2005 or 2006? Not sure...It was his ankle or something.

[ElNono]

http://i52.tinypic.com/2u5t1ec.jpg

They did a quick patch job and he'll be ready for Sunday... :lol

[kjhip1]

Manu is supposedly wearing a brace accoring to one of the threads just created..looks to be fine....go and check it out..

[timvp]

Correct me if I am wrong, but hasn't Manu always had a past of where it seems like the injuries look alot more severe than they really are?

Sounds more like TD.

But anyways, let's hope Manu's agony was mostly due to being scared and mad. Going into the game, Manu's main goal was to avoid injury. To go down within a couple minutes had to be frustrating, to say the least.

[NRHector]

http://i52.tinypic.com/2u5t1ec.jpg

They did a quick patch job and he'll be ready for Sunday... :lol

:rollin

[nkdlunch]

Must not realize that it has nothing to do with the broadcasting of the information and everything to do with closely guarding the diagnosis.

they did not have wikileaks in 2000

[justinandimcool]

maybe the MRI machine is broken?

[Mugen]

Sounds more like TD.

But anyways, let's hope Manu's agony was mostly due to being scared and mad. Going into the game, Manu's main goal was to avoid injury. To go down within a couple minutes had to be frustrating, to say the least.

That's why you he should have sat! :lol

It's never a good thing to play a game when your primary objective is to not get hurt....thats how you get hurt.

[nkdlunch]

maybe the MRI machine is broken?

the MRI machine exploded when they tried to find Dejuan's ligaments

[wontstartdumbthreads]

the MRI machine exploded when they tried to find Dejuan's ligaments

WTF. Is this amateur night?

[Soul_Patch]

Woops, missed this thread. Here is some info as of about 45 minutes ago.

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=176989

[cd98]

Why is he waiting until the afternoon to get an MRI? If I was in his shoes, I'd want to know right away whether or not my season was over. Unless, of course, they don't think there is anything serious.

[Solid D]

http://i52.tinypic.com/2u5t1ec.jpg

They did a quick patch job and he'll be ready for Sunday... :lol

Dude, that looks like one of my Home Depot specials. :lol

[Soul_Patch]

Why is he waiting until the afternoon to get an MRI? If I was in his shoes, I'd want to know right away whether or not my season was over. Unless, of course, they don't think there is anything serious.

Im pretty sure he had it much earlier, probably already knew it was fine and was just working out, getting it stretched, etc... Im assuming they were at practice as the private lot where Manu was, was full, along with the other lots.

Pretty sure i saw Bonners Grand Am next to Manu's Audi. Is his Grand Am Siver? I lol'd quite a bit. It was funny really how unasuming most of their cars were...nothing really flashy...flashiest looking car was a Range Rover.

[YoMamaIsCallin]

http://i52.tinypic.com/2u5t1ec.jpg

They did a quick patch job and he'll be ready for Sunday... :lol

That can't be real. Where's the duct tape?

[wontstartdumbthreads]

Pretty sure i saw Bonners Grand Am next to Manu's Audi. Is his Grand Am Siver? I lol'd quite a bit. It was funny really how unasuming most of their cars were...nothing really flashy...flashiest looking car was a Range Rover.

Wow, 4 years for $16 million and he is driving a Grand Am. I would think with an 8 figure contract he could afford to allocate a little more than a few hundred per month on the vehicle budget.[/QUOTE]

I'm sure after taxes and shit, it doesn't come out to all that much.

[The Truth #6]

The results are likely to be ambiguous. It's unlikely they're going to say he's perfectly fine and it's also unlikely they'll say he's out for the playoffs.

Even if he was done for the year, the team could easily call it game to game at first to avoid panic. Holt still needs to fill seats and sell hot dogs. Just saying.

The only truth will be when Manu first tries to play and we see how he does.

[Soul_Patch]

Wow, 4 years for $16 million and he is driving a Grand Am. I would think with an 8 figure contract he could afford to allocate a little more than a few hundred per month on the vehicle budget.

I'm sure after taxes and shit, it doesn't come out to all that much.[/QUOTE]



Yea, there was some story on the local news about Bonner buying a Grand Am when he moved down here. Seems like i remember it being white, and the one i saw was silver. At least i think it was a Grand Am, looked Grand Am'ish...either way i lol'd because its bonner.

[wontstartdumbthreads]

Yea, there was some story on the local news about Bonner buying a Grand Am when he moved down here. Seems like i remember it being white, and the one i saw was silver. At least i think it was a Grand Am, looked Grand Am'ish...either way i lol'd because its bonner.

It fits. Low performance. Push it too hard and it's bound to break down.

[YoMamaIsCallin]

Some people don't really care what others think about the status symbol level of their ride.

[sa_butta]

I'm sure after taxes and shit, it doesn't come out to all that much.



Yea, there was some story on the local news about Bonner buying a Grand Am when he moved down here. Seems like i remember it being white, and the one i saw was silver. At least i think it was a Grand Am, looked Grand Am'ish...either way i lol'd because its bonner.

His Grand Prix is white, I have seen him a few times around the practice facility and he has no tint at all...He is pretty easy to spot when he is driving.

[Soul_Patch]

Yea, there was some story on the local news about Bonner buying a Grand Am when he moved down here. Seems like i remember it being white, and the one i saw was silver. At least i think it was a Grand Am, looked Grand Am'ish...either way i lol'd because its bonner.
His Grand Prix is white, I have seen him a few times around the practice facility and he has no tint at all...He is pretty easy to spot when he is driving.

must not have been his, may not have been a grand am, hard to tell from where i was...just looked like it, and i remembered that story about him in his Pontiac.

[SpursWoman]

I think Bonner has a Grand Prix. I had a Grand Am, and I don't think anyone over 6'0" could fit in it comfortably. lol





edit: White ... that's what I thought. :)

[hater]

ljMpmG-5Yrk

VCH8Y_nyPGc

[sa_butta]

And if I am not mistaken Ginobili has an Audi A6 and Pop has an A8.

[Cane]

Im pretty sure he had it much earlier, probably already knew it was fine and was just working out, getting it stretched, etc... Im assuming they were at practice as the private lot where Manu was, was full, along with the other lots.

Pretty sure i saw Bonners Grand Am next to Manu's Audi. Is his Grand Am Siver? I lol'd quite a bit. It was funny really how unasuming most of their cars were...nothing really flashy...flashiest looking car was a Range Rover.

And on the other extreme ex-Spur Roger Mason Jr. had a Bentley convertible :wow Which he eventually traded in for an Escalade though :downspin:

[hater]

"Being the financial genius that I am.... I decided to buy the house"

:lmao Bonner bought the house at the height of the real estate meltdown

[4>0rings]

Grand Prix, get it right. It's the upscale version of the Grand Am.

[sa_butta]

ljMpmG-5Yrk

VCH8Y_nyPGc
And he will likely keep that car till the wheels fall off.

[TheManFromAcme]

ljMpmG-5Yrk

VCH8Y_nyPGc

Bonner's cool.

Down to earth guy who seems pretty grounded and doesn't forget where he's from and I respect his frugal ways.

Cool dude.

[timvp]

We Spurs fans love Bonner. I own his jersey.

[Obstructed_View]

"Being the financial genius that I am.... I decided to buy the house"

:lmao Bonner bought the house at the height of the real estate meltdown

Isn't that the best time to buy a house?

[Dex]

We Spurs fans love Bonner. I own his jersey.

:lmao We all know you've had it for a few years.

[Mugen]

We Spurs fans love Bonner. I own his jersey.

:lmao

[crc21209]

We Spurs fans love Bonner. I own his jersey.

:lol

[silverblk mystix]

We Spurs fans love Bonner. I own his jersey.

Do you predict that THIS is the year Bonner takes the spurs to the promised land? :lol

[baseline bum]

Do you own his rebounding too? Because we'd all be really happy if you donated it back to the team.

[crc21209]

Chris and Jason just reported on ESPN 1250 The Zone that they are expecting a press release from the Spurs within the hour....

[Muser]

Chris and Jason just reported on ESPN 1250 The Zone that they are expecting a press release from the Spurs within the hour....

ffffffffffffuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

[Chomag]

Wait... they need to do a press release? That doesnt sound too good. They wouldn't need a press release if it was not a big deal right? hope to be wrong but that just makes it sound bad to me.

[crc21209]

Wait... they need to do a press release? That doesnt sound too good. They wouldn't need a press release if it was not a big deal right? hope to be wrong but that just makes it sound bad to me.

A press release is a press release. Not bad or good, it just is what it is. You know they have to say something....

[beirmeistr]

Do you predict that THIS is the year Bonner takes the spurs to the promised land? :lol

maybe by driving the team bus on a visit to jerusalem.

[InRareForm]

Does Vegas know the results?

Line is up for Sunday.

Spurs 6.5 point favorites.

[Chomag]

A press release is a press release. Not bad or good, it just is what it is. You know they have to say something....

Yea, I'm just speculating here of course. I guess we will all know soon one way or another.

[tdunk21]

maybe by driving the team bus on a visit to jerusalem.

:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao

[Baseline]

Does Vegas know the results?

Line is up for Sunday.

Spurs 6.5 point favorites.

Wow, that's a ton of points. Will Sevening must have placed a call to his bookie from the doc's office.

[ace3g]

STEIN_LINE_HQ Marc Stein
Spurs just announced @manuginobili doubtful for Sunday's Game 1 with sprained right elbow
8 seconds ago Favorite Retweet Reply

Mike Monroe
M_Monroe_in_SA Mike Monroe
Ginobili MRI results: right elbow sprain. Doubtful for Game 1 vs. Grizzlies

[Spursmania]

His return time????

[kjhip1]

and everything was once again right in the world.....thank u basketball GODS

[tdunk21]

STEIN_LINE_HQ Marc Stein
Spurs just announced @manuginobili doubtful for Sunday's Game 1 with sprained right elbow
8 seconds ago Favorite Retweet Reply

Mike Monroe
M_Monroe_in_SA Mike Monroe
Ginobili MRI results: right elbow sprain. Doubtful for Game 1 vs. Grizzlies

damn

[Mugen]

Yup, i was thinking it was going to be a strain. I'm guessing a sprained elbow isn't as bad as a sprained ankle basketball-wise. Especially to a guy who's left handed. I say he's back for game 3 in Memphis.

[Creation88]

a sprain is a tear in the ligament (in medical terms i believe), if it's mild he could be back soon if it's severe he's done.

[Chomag]

Dammit, well on the upside it sounds like it's not too serious and there is no major damage.

[TFloss32]

He'll play. He's a f***in' warrior.

[Creation88]

Sprain Severity

* Grade I Sprain: A grade I (mild) sprain causes overstretching or slight tearing of the ligaments with no joint instability. A person with a mild sprain usually experiences minimal pain, swelling, and little or no loss of functional ability. Bruising is absent or slight, and the person is usually able to put weight on the affected joint.
* Grade II Sprain: A grade II (moderate) sprain causes partial tearing of the ligament and is characterized by bruising, moderate pain, and swelling. A person with a moderate sprain usually has some difficulty putting weight on the affected joint and experiences some loss of function. An x-ray or MRI may be needed.
* Grade III Sprain: A grade III (severe) sprain results in a complete tear or rupture a ligament. Pain, swelling, and bruising are usually severe, and the patient is unable to put weight on the joint. An x-ray is usually taken to rule out a broken bone. This type of a muscle sprain often requires immobilization and possibly surgery. It can also increase the risk of an athlete having future muscles sprains in that area.

[ajballer4]

"Doubtful" I wouldnt be surprised if hes out there

[Mugen]

i don't think it's a great sign that they aren't giving a definite timetable....

[Taco]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/ginobili_injury_update_110414

Manu Ginobili Doubtful For Game 1

http://www.nba.com/spurs/sites/spurs/files/imagecache/story_page_standard_image/manu_ginobili.jpg

SAN ANTONIO (April 14, 2011) - Spurs guard Manu Ginobili had an MRI earlier today in San Antonio. The MRI showed that he has a right elbow sprain. The injury occurred in the first quarter of last night’s Spurs-Suns game. Ginobili has already begun his rehabilitation process and will be listed as doubtful for Game 1 of the Spurs-Grizzlies series, which is scheduled for noon on Sunday at the AT&T Center.

[sa_butta]

Thats not bad, its still the Grizzlies we are talking about here....

frsId3goYYE

[Spurs Brazil]

I think it's CIA Pop. He'll be ready to go like Tony against Miami

[Mugen]

FWIW, i believe Derek Fisher was diagnosed with a sprained elbow earlier this year and he didn't miss any games. Not sure if the severity is comparable.

[Sec24Row7]

Manu is going to play. ;)

[kjhip1]

FWIW, i believe Derek Fisher was diagnosed with a sprained elbow earlier this year and he didn't miss any games. Not sure if the severity is comparable.

yeah, it was against the Bobcats..he came back the very next game..

[justinandimcool]

TP out 2-4 weeks, plays after 5 days.

Manu doubtful for game 1? I bet he's tossing shotputs with that right arm at this moment.

[crc21209]

I wouldnt be surprised if he's out there on Sunday. If not, for sure on Wednesday....

[kjhip1]

TP out 2-4 weeks, plays after 5 days.

Manu doubtful for game 1? I bet he's tossing shotputs with that right arm at this moment.

:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol

[tuncaboylu]

If he's not officially out for Sunday's game, we can think that he can play on G2

[Tp9gospursgo]

Manu doubtful for game one via twitter.

[spyder]

:bang:bang:bang:bang:bang:bang:bang:bang:bang:bang :pctoss:pctoss:pctoss:pctoss:pctoss:pctoss:pctoss: pctoss:pctoss:pctoss:pctoss:pctoss:pctoss:pctoss:p ctoss::shootme:shootme:shootme:hang:hang:hang

[Budkin]

Goddamn we dodged a missle there.

[Dex]

Hellelujah. Sprain is probably the best case scenario for an injury like that.

As long as he has no ligament damage, he'll be fine. I'd be surprised if he misses more than one game.

[Budkin]

:bang:bang:bang:bang:bang:bang:bang:bang:bang:bang :pctoss:pctoss:pctoss:pctoss:pctoss:pctoss:pctoss: pctoss:pctoss:pctoss:pctoss:pctoss:pctoss:pctoss:p ctoss::shootme:shootme:shootme:hang:hang:hang

Seriously? This is the best case scenario considering when it happened it looked like his season was over.

[Kori Ellis]

It doesn't matter if he plays in Game 1 or not. I mean, the Spurs only have a 10% chance of winning anyway...noon game...national TV. ;)

[wontstartdumbthreads]

It doesn't matter if he plays in Game 1 or not. I mean, the Spurs only have a 10% chance of winning anyway...noon game...national TV. ;)

Great point.
Now can I start my own threads?
Or if you let cantthinkofanything. That would be cool too.

[Kori Ellis]

Great point.
Now can I start my own threads?
Or if you let cantthinkofanything. That would be cool too.

I'll let cantthinkofanything...but don't go wild :)

[wontstartdumbthreads]

I'll let cantthinkofanything...but don't go wild :)

Gracias. I promise he won't!
Uh, you do mean threads that are visable to others besides himself right?

[spyder]

Seriously? This is the best case scenario considering when it happened it looked like his season was over.

Yea you're right..it really looked bad..just pissed..y Pop even started them if he doesn't care about best record, but I'm no coach and he knows what he's doing...meehhh...time to get drunk and go watch the Toadies concert..Viva Fiesta..Go Spurs

[YoMamaIsCallin]

Manu is going to play. ;)

I will be quite surprised if this happens. The Spurs are historically conservative on bringing players back from injury. The last thing they want to do is get him re-injured. Besides, Neal and now Green are playing very well, and got a lot of minutes in the last 2 games, so they're tuned up and ready to go. Or, they could play Hill and Parker together, but then Chris Quinn would have to be the PG backup... don't know if they're ready to go that way.

Clearly they do not approach the all-star level of Manu's play, so Tim and Tony will need to step up, but I think they can pull it off for game 1.

Then Manu will get a full 5 days of rehab under his belt (already started today -- which is a great sign).

[Reck]

It doesn't matter if he plays in Game 1 or not. I mean, the Spurs only have a 10% chance of winning anyway...noon game...national TV. ;)

I thought that only applied when they play an afternoon game on ABC or ESPN.

Thankfully this is going to be a TNT broadcast. They have better luck there.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tHFCZKBL-bs/TJJXCpX9boI/AAAAAAAAAkg/cINl0zL28XU/s1600/baby+wet+and+praying.jpg

crofl

[Fpoonsie]

Gracias. I promise he won't!
Uh, you do mean threads that are visable to others besides himself right?

:lmao

[cantthinkofanything]

:lmao

Testing...testing

[Veterinarian]

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[mexicanjunior]

Fffuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!

Series was lost right here...