Tim Duncan Injury vs. Wiz (Update: Sprained Left Knee and Sprained Right Ankle)

[LakerHater]

Wiz HC Randy Wittman: "I just talked to the doctors and they said [Duncan] is going to be fine."

[Mugen]

FWIW, Webster was hanging around Timmy and looked genuinely concerned while he was on the floor. I wouldn't want to be the guy who ended a legend's career via injury either tbh.

[Truckules]

Wiz HC Randy Wittman: "I just talked to the doctors and they said [Duncan] is going to be fine."

Whose doctors did he talk to?

[Seventyniner]

Without that injury, the Spurs would've won by 40 easy.

[bklynspursfan]

Wiz HC Randy Wittman: "I just talked to the doctors and they said [Duncan] is going to be fine."

MRI results can't come soon enough....

[Spursfanfromafar]

Everyone loves Duncan. He will be fine. Thats my (irrational) thinking. He has too good karma to go down with a serious injury, hopefully.

[TDMVPDPOY]

if the spurs secure a playoff spot, should just shut him down till the playoffs roll around....

[Obstructed_View]

FWIW, Webster was hanging around Timmy and looked genuinely concerned while he was on the floor. I wouldn't want to be the guy who ended a legend's career via injury either tbh.

Yeah, I'm sure he feels rotten about it, even though it wasn't his fault.

[Darius McCrary]

Praying for Duncan right now.
Wow. Just...Wow.
I'm about to throw up.

[Harry Callahan]

There was a tweet from J MacDonald (FWIW) indicating Duncan walked without crutches, wheelchair, or anything else tonight after the game. I hope that's true. The thought of a Martell Webster putting Duncan's NBA future in doubt just doesn't seem right.

[HI-FI]

finally saw the injury. i really hope that dipshit who fell on him wasn't intentionally being sloppy and reckless.

as for Timmy, i hope he can be okay, shit even take some time off. i don't care about seeding anymore, I just want everyone healthy and good to g.o. I just want Timmy to be like what he was at the beginning of the season for the playoffs.
http://www.sdelat-otkritku.ru/muzs_alb/57054/2282/img/img_f08c3218e26e36af3edfcd4572d6de99.jpg

[Sean Cagney]

if the spurs secure a playoff spot, should just shut him down till the playoffs roll around....
Good lord you don't know the extent of the inury yet or anything and you are saying this already? Yeah that would be smart, shut him down so they fall to a later seed and get to play a very good team in round one! Good strategy.

[Ice009]

Get over the "Pop shouldn't have played him" BS. Would you rather Duncan sit out for so long and possibly get hurt during the RRT? Like many have said, it was a freak accident. Y'all would keep your mouth shut if Duncan didn't get hurt tonight.

Actually, I just thought Baynes should play tonight. I was 100% on wanting Baynes in uniform and 50/50 on Tim playing. Even if Tim played, Baynes may have been on the court at that point in the game instead. I still think it was a dumb move to not have Baynes suited up.

I will not under any circumstance change my opinion on Baynes being in uniform tonight. He would have gotten more NBA experience tonight.

[GB20]

baynes is hurt now

[SpurPadre]

Everyone loves Duncan. He will be fine. Thats my (irrational) thinking. He has too good karma to go down with a serious injury, hopefully.

He was also a good guy in 2000 but that didn't help him or us any then.

[Ice009]

Didn't watch the game... praying with all you guys that it isn't something season ending. Screw my satisfaction as a fan of the team doing well... Tim's just a good guy having a great season and I'm wishing the best for him.

I don't give a shit about myself as a fan and how I feel right now. I hope Tim is OK because he works his ass off and plays hard every night. A great example to all. Overall, he is a great teammate and from what I see, person.

[slayermin]

There was a tweet from J MacDonald (FWIW) indicating Duncan walked without crutches, wheelchair, or anything else tonight after the game. I hope that's true. The thought of a Martell Webster putting Duncan's NBA future in doubt just doesn't seem right.

That is legit. They showed the video on the local news.

[rascal]

No guys, most people do not walk under their own power after ACL tears. I spent many months as a trainer in college and have seen lots of them. Most of the cry like a baby and need the support just to even stand. The injuries we've see in pro sports lately shows that modern medicine has moved so much with regards to the knee. AP was not supposed to lead the NFL in rushing after such a devastating injury but he did. A few seasons ago, Philip Rivers had torn his ACL, the day after he gets arthroscopic surgery to clear some cartilage, and it back on the field a week later.
If Tim's done this season, that sucks but I don't think that's the case. I do hope that they send him to see Dr. James Andrews though, that doctor is the king of orthopedists. He did both AP and Rivers and every superior athlete in any North American Sports League. His is the opinion we all want the most.

My brother tore his ACL and continued playing on it finished the game (softball ).

[Expert]

He'll be back in 5 games.

[timvp]

Wiz HC Randy Wittman: "I just talked to the doctors and they said [Duncan] is going to be fine."

Odd source but I'll take any potentially good news right now :tu

[Spursfanfromafar]

He was also a good guy in 2000 but that didn't help him or us any then.

I know but it was 13 years ago. Bad luck doesn't strike twice.

[Texas_Ranger]

My brother tore his ACL and continued playing on it finished the game (softball ).

Just like Rondo.

Hope Tim's fine.

[MinuteByMinuteSports]

From Twitter:
WayneTBF ‏@WayneTBF (https://twitter.com/WayneTBF) Baynes just went down hard and has coming limping. Doesn't look good.

[rascal]

Just like Rondo.

Hope Tim's fine.

I would say playing basketball with a torn ACL would be much harder than softball. But the notion that you can't put any weight on the knee is not true.

[timvp]

From Twitter:
WayneTBF ‏@WayneTBF (https://twitter.com/WayneTBF) Baynes just went down hard and has coming limping. Doesn't look good.

WTF.

[Man In Black]

The MRI is only needed to see the extent of tear. The initial test is simple enough. Lachman test will determine laxity. Laxity means instability. If it's instable, then it will move beyond what is the baseline. I'm pretty sure a trainer as good as Will Sevening, has baselines on every player on the team. It's smart because it gives the team a basis on what is normal. It used to be, at least back in the day, when I trained, that we just assumed that everyone's extremities were pretty much the same. But, being a Spurs fan, we know that, for the most part, the Spurs have been fairly lucky with knee issues. Sean doesn't have a a ligament in his bad knees, everyone knows about DeJuan, and with Tim, we've lost him once in the 2000 playoffs, but still....Let's hope Lady Luck, the Carmelite Nuns, the combined power of Spurs fans worldwide will have Tim back way sooner than later.
Be optimistic!!! #Stillthebest21

[slayermin]

From Twitter:
WayneTBF ‏@WayneTBF (https://twitter.com/WayneTBF) Baynes just went down hard and has coming limping. Doesn't look good.

Some weird stuff going on. Is it because of Groundhog day?

Thank god Parker didn't get hurt when Wall tried to draw that charge in the 4th quarter.

[BillMc]

Odd source but I'll take any potentially good news right now :tu

This times 1 million

[HI-FI]

From Twitter:
WayneTBF ‏@WayneTBF (https://twitter.com/WayneTBF) Baynes just went down hard and has coming limping. Doesn't look good.

lol, you gotta be kidding me. when it rains it pours.

[TheSkeptic]

From Twitter:
WayneTBF ‏@WayneTBF (https://twitter.com/WayneTBF) Baynes just went down hard and has coming limping. Doesn't look good.

Diaw at C? Bonner and Blair getting minutes?...:bang

Baynes had better be alright and Splitter needs to stay out of foul trouble.

TD is sitting the next game out for sure and we need some bodies to throw at Pekovic.

[EJFischer]

Now Baynes? This is a fucking nightmare.

[racm]

Someone better ask about Stern's collection of voodoo dolls, tbh.

[SpurPadre]

The MRI is only needed to see the extent of tear. The initial test is simple enough. Lachman test will determine laxity. Laxity means instability. If it's instable, then it will move beyond what is the baseline. I'm pretty sure a trainer as good as Will Sevening, has baselines on every player on the team. It's smart because it gives the team a basis on what is normal. It used to be, at least back in the day, when I trained, that we just assumed that everyone's extremities were pretty much the same. But, being a Spurs fan, we know that, for the most part, the Spurs have been fairly lucky with knee issues. Sean doesn't have a a ligament in his bad knees, everyone knows about DeJuan, and with Tim, we've lost him once in the 2000 playoffs, but still....Let's hope Lady Luck, the Carmelite Nuns, the combined power of Spurs fans worldwide will have Tim back way sooner than later.
Be optimistic!!! #Stillthebest21

Let's also remember DA ADMIRAL is a man of faith and he's surely praying for TD right now.

[SpurPadre]

Now Baynes? This is a fucking nightmare.

This is something that came in threes: Manu, TD, and now Baynes. Let's hope it was just a minor three, though.

[racm]

This also reminds me of the time Portland went 50-10 to start the season then Walton got hurt... :depressed

[timtonymanu]

Damn, just when I feel a little better, the Baynes injury happens.

Just keep kicking me while I'm down.

[jon123spurs]

Are you fucking kidding me!!!

[MinuteByMinuteSports]

More on Baynes:
Paul Garcia PS ‏@24writer (https://twitter.com/24writer) Baynes just tweaked his knee or ankle. He just headed to the bench limping. #Spurs (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Spurs&src=hash) #Toros (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Toros&src=hash)

[Ice009]

Told you Baynes should have played with the Spurs tonight. Pop got his ass handed to him by the basketball gods.

[Ice009]

FUCKING PATHETIC decision by the Spurs. There is no circumstance where I wouldn't have had Baynes in uniform for the Spurs tonight. Dumb stuff by whoever made the decision to send Baynes to Toros for tonight's game.

[timvp]

FUCKING PATHETIC decision by the Spurs.

The Hindsight gods are out in force tonight.

[timtonymanu]

:rolleyes

I hate to be that guy, but injuries are part of the game. Every team excluding the Thunder (for some odd reason) goes through them.

It's not even close to the Spurs' organization's fault.

[Juggity]

FUCKING PATHETIC decision by the Spurs. There is no circumstance where I wouldn't have had Baynes in uniform for the Spurs tonight. Dumb stuff by whoever made the decision to send Baynes to Toros for tonight's game.

What would have prevented someone from some other team from falling on Duncan? I don't understand how you think any blame rests on the spurs

[SpurPadre]

:rolleyes

I hate to be that guy, but injuries are part of the game. Every team excluding the Thunder (for some odd reason) goes through them.

It's not even close to the Spurs' organization's fault.

Well, Durant did get some bruised ribs tonight and briefly left the game...so maybe it'll affect him to the point where it sets them back a little bit in games.

[Darius McCrary]

Groundhog Day Decimation.

[HI-FI]

:rolleyes

I hate to be that guy, but injuries are part of the game. Every team excluding the Thunder (for some odd reason) goes through them.

It's not even close to the Spurs' organization's fault.
this. it's not even the injuries that bother me (well it pisses me off and I worry, but shit happens), it's that our biggest rival seems to not have to deal with a big part of the game. that's what pisses me off.

[timtonymanu]

Well, Durant did get some bruised ribs tonight and briefly left the game...so maybe it'll affect him to the point where it sets them back a little bit in games.

Yeah well the point I'm making is that freak injuries occur.

it's not Pop's fault.

:cry Pop is responsible for Webster flailing into Tim's leg. :cry

[ElNono]

More on Baynes:
Paul Garcia PS ‏@24writer (https://twitter.com/24writer) Baynes just tweaked his knee or ankle. He just headed to the bench limping. #Spurs (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Spurs&src=hash) #Toros (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Toros&src=hash)

Now this is BS... why nobody called the Toros and told them to shut Baynes down for tonight?

[EJFischer]

Why would you shut him down? Whole point was for him to get experience. Duncan getting injured didn't make Baynes any more likely to be injured. If he doesn't get as much experience as he can with the game, it doesn't matter if he's hurt or not, we can't use him.

These injuries are nightmarishly unlucky, but not a product of poor management.

[RD2191]

WTF

[racm]

:rolleyes

I hate to be that guy, but injuries are part of the game. Every team excluding the Thunder (for some odd reason) goes through them.

It's not even close to the Spurs' organization's fault.

Again, Clay Bennett must have given David Stern some voodoo dolls.

Whatever happens, whoever wins this season will have an asterisk. Rondo down, Lakers melting down, TD down...

(two can play at that game Laker fans :lol )

[Kermit]

I think I'm going to be sick.

[DMC]

Flu season.

[ElNono]

Why would you shut him down? Whole point was for him to get experience. Duncan getting injured didn't make Baynes any more likely to be injured. If he doesn't get as much experience as he can with the game, it doesn't matter if he's hurt or not, we can't use him.

These injuries are nightmarishly unlucky, but not a product of poor management.

We just had two bigs (Blair and Bonner) missing a game with some knee issues, then Duncan goes down. The Spurs will likely need him to play minutes for the team, that's why you shut him down. He can gain experience playing with the Spurs too.

[4Dwin!]

Man, all these freak accidents..will pray hard for Timmy and Baynes. It cant end this way for Tim.

[timvp]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/2013/02/02/130202popmov-2372259

Parker talked to TD after the game. He says Duncan is positive and that he doesn't think it's anything big.


That MRI can't be soon enough.

dogprayer.jpg

[DMC]

Again, Clay Bennett must have given David Stern some voodoo dolls.

Whatever happens, whoever wins this season will have an asterisk. Rondo down, Lakers melting down, TD down...

(two can play at that game Laker fans :lol )
No. A ring is a ring is a ring. It's always been not only about having a championship caliber squad, but going into the playoffs healthy and staying that way. Many things have to happen right for you. It's a contact sport, and these guys are huge but mostly skinny and their joints take a pounding. On a grand scale, some of their injuries wouldn't keep them out of something like football, but you have to be firing on all cylinders, especially your support structure, in the NBA.

[EJFischer]

This cognitive error is known as the gambler's fallacy. Unrelated events are still unrelated, even when they are grouped in time.

[Harry Callahan]

I just saw the play on Baynes. He got twisted up a little bit and went to the floor on a foul. He kind of waddled off the floor under his own power. Hopefully nothing serious. We may need his talents in SA for a little while for the near future.

[racm]

No. A ring is a ring is a ring. It's always been not only about having a championship caliber squad, but going into the playoffs healthy and staying that way. Many things have to happen right for you. It's a contact sport, and these guys are huge but mostly skinny and their joints take a pounding. On a grand scale, some of their injuries wouldn't keep them out of something like football, but you have to be firing on all cylinders, especially your support structure, in the NBA.


This cognitive error is known as the gambler's fallacy. Unrelated events are still unrelated, even when they are grouped in time.

Stop injecting rationality into my (irrational) fan worries! :lol

Still...

[Russo21]

I actually don't think it looked too bad. Timmy will be allright.

[racm]

Russo21: Still we can't help but worry; can't have the Spurs' best defensive player and second best player go down mid-season.

[mando6599]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/2013/02/02/130202popmov-2372259

Parker talked to TD after the game. He says Duncan is positive and that he doesn't think it's anything big.


That MRI can't be soon enough.

dogprayer.jpg

It seems so ironic that he injured the same knee he's been resting for almost 2 weeks?

[Russo21]

Probably. I'm just trying to be positive and stop myself jumping in front of a speeding bus.

[Blake]

First Duncan, then Baynes, and when I got up to go to the fridge, my leg fell asleep and I could barely walk on it.

I know these all have to be freak accidents, but it still feels like something in the karma world is off.

[DMC]

It seems so ironic that he injured the same knee he's been resting for almost 2 weeks?

Seems about a 50% chance unless he's got something I've not read about.

[DMC]

First Duncan, then Baynes, and when I got up to go to the fridge, my leg fell asleep and I could barely walk on it.

I know these all have to be freak accidents, but it still feels like something in the karma world is off.

After I read this I went to eat a chicken leg and it was broken.

[Blake]

....now does this mean that the Spurs make a harder push for Oden?

[Ice009]

What would have prevented someone from some other team from falling on Duncan? I don't understand how you think any blame rests on the spurs

I'm not blaming the Spurs on the Duncan injury. I said I was 50/50 for him playing tonight, but I was 100% sure on Baynes being suited up for the Spurs tonight. These were my thoughts a couple of days ago. I was very suprised when I logged in and read that Baynes was going to be playing for the Toros.

If it was my decision I would have had Baynes playing and rested Tim. I'm OK with the Spurs playing Tim though, as I may have done the same, if he told me he wanted to play then I would have let him, but I definitely wanted Baynes playing no matter what. If he played, then maybe Tim wouldn't have even been on the court in that point of the game where he was injured. I thought that this was a prime game for Baynes to get minutes and more NBA experience.

The Spurs chose another option, that I never would have taken, and now both players are injured.

[TDMVPDPOY]

I'm not blaming the Spurs on the Duncan injury. I said I was 50/50 for him playing tonight, but I was 100% sure on Baynes being suited up for the Spurs tonight. These were my thoughts a couple of days ago. I was very suprised when I logged in and read that Baynes was going to be playing for the Toros.

If it was my decision I would have had Baynes playing and rested Tim. I'm OK with the Spurs playing Tim though, as I may have done the same, if he told me he wanted to play then I would have let him, but I definitely wanted Baynes playing no matter what. If he played, then maybe Tim wouldn't have even been on the court in that point of the game where he was injured. I thought that this was a prime game for Baynes to get minutes and more NBA experience.

The Spurs chose another option, that I never would have taken, and now both players are injured.

injuries happen man, dont play that rest his game bullshit....shit happens, live with it and move onto the next game

chances of winnin games with duncan is high, but u have a 15man roster, make t he best of it...

[SpurPadre]

injuries happen man, dont play that rest his game bullshit....shit happens, live with it and move onto the next game

chances of winnin games with duncan is high, but u have a 15man roster, make t he best of it...

Here's a question to ponder though: if TD is out for an extended period of time, will Manu play more minutes to help carry the load with TP or will Pop limit his minutes even further to protect him and not risk two of our Big 3 from being out long?

[Sean Cagney]

I'm not blaming the Spurs on the Duncan injury. I said I was 50/50 for him playing tonight, but I was 100% sure on Baynes being suited up for the Spurs tonight. These were my thoughts a couple of days ago. I was very suprised when I logged in and read that Baynes was going to be playing for the Toros.

If it was my decision I would have had Baynes playing and rested Tim. I'm OK with the Spurs playing Tim though, as I may have done the same, if he told me he wanted to play then I would have let him, but I definitely wanted Baynes playing no matter what. If he played, then maybe Tim wouldn't have even been on the court in that point of the game where he was injured. I thought that this was a prime game for Baynes to get minutes and more NBA experience.

The Spurs chose another option, that I never would have taken, and now both players are injured.

Some thought him going to play for the Toros was a positive move, but now it doesn't look like it now that he is hurt as well. He could have been hurt here tonight as well or the next game, can't really see the future nor predict that unfortunately. I wanted to see more of him here though, guess we might have to wait.
Here's a question to ponder though: if TD is out for an extended period of time, will Manu play more minutes to help carry the load with TP or will Pop limit his minutes even further to protect him and not risk two of our Big 3 from being out long?
Manu can't even get out there healthy himself it seems.

[TDMVPDPOY]

Here's a question to ponder though: if TD is out for an extended period of time, will Manu play more minutes to help carry the load with TP or will Pop limit his minutes even further to protect him and not risk two of our Big 3 from being out long?

means more hero ball from u know who, if u know what i mean

[anakha]

I'm not blaming the Spurs on the Duncan injury.


FUCKING PATHETIC decision by the Spurs.

It sure sounds like it, though.

[Harry Callahan]

TD will miss some time for sure, but hopefully Tiago, Baynes, and Diaw can fill in for a little while. Tony Parker's comments/body language seemed to be genuinely positive about Tim getting back at some point during the Rodeo Trip. That would be great. Hopefully TD comes out of this OK in the near future.

[TXstbobcat]

My gut feeling is that he will be out only 4 weeks.

[mando6599]

Seems about a 50% chance unless he's got something I've not read about.

my point is why not his right knee, or shoulder, or back, or tattoo?

[SpurPadre]

means more hero ball from u know who, if u know what i mean

Damn, you're right. If Neal is a monumental chucker now...I can only imagine how much he's gonna chuck if TD is out for a while.

[-21-]

Whenever Timmy does come back, will he be able to continue the level of play he has this season?

[TMT®]

What a buzz kill after our amazing season so far. Hope TD is okay... It wouldn't be right for it to end like this.

[polandprzem]

Just leave Duncan in San Antonio until that Houston game

[Obstructed_View]

Now this is BS... why nobody called the Toros and told them to shut Baynes down for tonight?

:lol ISWYDT

[racm]

Tiago should step up tbh

That said it's been him, Tony, and KL holding down the fort with TD and Manu out for the past few games...

[SpurPadre]

And of course, ESPN could give two shits about the Spurs and barely mention TD's injury while they would've had a two hour special if the 15th man on the Lakers' or Heat's bench had diarrhea and missed one quarter.

[TDMVPDPOY]

Whenever Timmy does come back, will he be able to continue the level of play he has this season?

remember in 05 late in the regular season where he kept on pulling ankle injuries....RASHO NESTEROVIC THE GOAT CENTER to ever play the game of basketball, carried this team for 2 weeks, look at his stats for those 2 weeks, he peaked as a baller for those 2 weeks...think he avg like 15/10 and spurs won most games too...

time for splitter to show who should be leader, anchor of this team....

[timtonymanu]

And of course, ESPN could give two shits about the Spurs and barely mention TD's injury while they would've had a two hour special if the 15th man on the Lakers' or Heat's bench had diarrhea and missed one quarter.

Meh. It's ESPN. I'm just hoping we don't hear that Duncan is out for the season tomorrow on ESPN.

[Ice009]

It sure sounds like it, though.

People around here need to be fucking spoon fed. That was in response to the Baynes injury, and Baynes injury only. Look at the post above it mate. How about reading more than 1 post.

[spursmartyr]

means more hero ball from u know who, if u know what i mean
Why he still gets minutes over NDC I'm still appalled and amazed at the same time. Not only is he in 24/7 chucker/"hero" mode on O, but he's virtual swiss cheese on D (as once again evidenced tonight).

[ElNono]

First Duncan, then Baynes, and when I got up to go to the fridge, my leg fell asleep and I could barely walk on it.

I know these all have to be freak accidents, but it still feels like something in the karma world is off.

Pop's fault!

[TDMVPDPOY]

Why he still gets minutes over NDC I'm still appalled and amazed at the same time. Not only is he in 24/7 chucker/"hero" mode on O, but he's virtual swiss cheese on D (as once again evidenced tonight).

i was reffering the other hero ....

[TDMVPDPOY]

nobody wants injuries, but if the 2 TOSB can get over with the injuries in the regular season...

this team would only go as far these 2 tosb will carry them, we need them to be fit and healthy when playoffs roll around...cant afford to have injuries late in the season headin into playoffs....

[spurs1990]

And of course, ESPN could give two shits about the Spurs and barely mention TD's injury while they would've had a two hour special if the 15th man on the Lakers' or Heat's bench had diarrhea and missed one quarter.


Meh. It's ESPN. I'm just hoping we don't hear that Duncan is out for the season tomorrow on ESPN.

ESPN.com has no mention of the Spurs or Duncan on its front page. This despite the fact they have a 10 game winning streak going.

On the NBA section, the Spurs/Duncan get third billing.

[Sean Cagney]

ESPN.com has no mention of the Spurs or Duncan on its front page. This despite the fact they have a 10 game winning streak going.

On the NBA section, the Spurs/Duncan get third billing.Yep our annual rip off 10 game win streak we get yearly! IF THE GAYKERS won ten straight they are back! THEY ARE clicking! Even if they had a full squad and we have had Tim out and Manu out, if they win 10 straight they are back!!!!!!!!!!! LA fans made a thread after three wins in a row in here for Gods sakes lol, media does this to them clowns, darlings they are to the media.

[callo1]

Sign Kenyon Martin to a 10 day

Make a move for Jermaine O'Neal?

[Trainwreck2100]

ESPN shouldn't give a fuck about the win streak, spurs won 20 straight and flamed out horribly.

[Sean Cagney]

ESPN shouldn't give a fuck about the win streak, spurs won 20 straight and flamed out horribly.
They would not care when we won 20 straight either! If LA won 5 straight they would be finding it! Clicking! True the Spurs do win alot the last three years so thats not newsworthy winning ten in a row when they do it alot! They should still mention it regardless of us losing in the playoffs or not. They just don't like the Spurs, thats all it is.

[phxspurfan]

Sign Kenyon Martin to a 10 day

This. I see a random FA vet big coming in soon.

[DeadlyDynasty]

Sooo...what happened?

[dbreiden83080]

"He's fine, he's fine," Parker said. "It's nothing big. I'm sure (coach Gregg Popovich) is going to be very conscious about his knee and we'll see."


"That was scary when you see that," Washington coach Randy Wittman said. "Those are always the ones you don't want to see when a guy falls into you while your feet are planted on the ground. I just talked to his doctors and they said he is going to be fine."

[lefty20]

"He's fine, he's fine," Parker said. "It's nothing big. I'm sure (coach Gregg Popovich) is going to be very conscious about his knee and we'll see."


"That was scary when you see that," Washington coach Randy Wittman said. "Those are always the ones you don't want to see when a guy falls into you while your feet are planted on the ground. I just talked to his doctors and they said he is going to be fine."

A good sign, but not convinced till they get the MRI results.

[ffadicted]

This is me klling myself

[dbreiden83080]

A good sign, but not convinced till they get the MRI results.

Docs after examining the knee must feel sure he did not tear anything..

[Sean Cagney]

"He's fine, he's fine," Parker said. "It's nothing big. I'm sure (coach Gregg Popovich) is going to be very conscious about his knee and we'll see."


"That was scary when you see that," Washington coach Randy Wittman said. "Those are always the ones you don't want to see when a guy falls into you while your feet are planted on the ground. I just talked to his doctors and they said he is going to be fine."Sounds good so far, lets hope that keeps up. If he misses a week or two thats a blessing right now IMO.

[crc21209]

Never a good day when Timmy goes down. All we can do is hope for the best. Please, Please be OK Timmy....

[timvp]

Clearer video:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkkpbLEmvkw


Most knees would have exploded if they bend at that angle. Gross video to watch, tbh.

[racm]

I'm not too worried, but still...

Rondo tore his ACL and they only learned about it after the game, he played through it in Atlanta

[crc21209]

Clearer video:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkkpbLEmvkw


Most knees would have exploded if they bend at that angle. Gross video to watch, tbh.

That is really, really hard to watch.....

[spurs10]

Sounds good so far, lets hope that keeps up. If he misses a week or two thats a blessing right now IMO.
Just saw it on the re-run of the game, and it didn't look as ominous as it felt at the game. I didn't see it when it happened, but when I realized Tim was down it was pretty damn frightening. There was a dramatic shift in the vibe in that place. Agree, missing a week or two would be a blessing considering the worse case scenario.

[racm]

Just saw it on the re-run of the game, and it didn't look as ominous as it felt at the game. I didn't see it when it happened, but when I realized Tim was down it was pretty damn frightening. There was a dramatic shift in the vibe in that place. Agree, missing a week or two would be a blessing considering the worse case scenario.

Remember when the United Center held its breath when Rose went down? :depressed

[Juggity]

I think it was Parker who said in the interview video posted on the Spurs website that he hoped Tim would be back by the second half of the rodeo road trip. That seems a little overly optimistic to me, but it seemed like Parker thought it was a reasonable estimate. I hope Parker is right

[Brunodf]

Didn't look good... Baynes is injured too, Pop will play Bonner/Blair 35minutes/game

[spurs10]

Ugh....just saw the "clearer video." Looked really bad...seeing him walk unaided once he got through the tunnel was encouraging on the re-run though.

[Man In Black]

Can someone add the video of him walking in the back?

[TDMVPDPOY]

even if duncan does decide to take a break and rehab that knee, i dont think its going to hurt him physically and mentally wise cause his been through it.....

he does alot of swimming, and swimming is good for those type of injuries when ur testing out the movements in those joints.....compared to testing it out on a physical surface...

might get this out in the open for the dumb noobs, duncan has a no trade clause in his contract b4 any of the noobs start makin threads about trading him

[spurs10]

Remember when the United Center held its breath when Rose went down? :depressed
Yes, I do. Hoping for a better diagnosis. It's always bad seeing someone get injured....even the competition.

[aal04]

saw the vid. thats an acl if i have ever seen one. thats the season :(

[Russ]

Pretty simple. It's either a tear or it ain't.

The season hangs in the balance.

[SpursNextRomanEmpire]

Jesus... that clear video. Earlier when someone said the leg looked like it was at a 90 degree to the side, I thought they were overreacting, but no that's literally what it looks like.

I don't see how that's not a torn ligament.

[ulosturedge]

The fact that he lands and bounces off webster might have actually saved him. If he would have kept going in the direction he was falling with all his weight down to the ground it would have been really bad, but he was able to fall forward after landing on webster. Webster's body kept him from turning that knee further in an awkward direction.

[TDMVPDPOY]

The fact that he lands and bounces off webster might have actually saved him. If he would have kept going in the direction he was falling with all his weight down to the ground it would have been really bad, but he was able to fall forward after landing on webster. Webster's body kept him from turning that knee further in an awkward direction.

more like webster landing on him and rolling around tryin to sell a foul...

[benfti]

The Hindsight gods are out in force tonight. I tweeted that they should sit Baynes out just before the Toros tipped off about half an hour after Timmy got hurt.

[Fabbs]

Clearer video i don't see Webster as little mister innocent at all.
Asshat goes out of his way to continue his roll into Tims leg.

[manustarting2gd]

Barrel roll like a mfr. Dirt move on a weak ass take . FU Martell

[Man In Black]

Clearer video i don't see Webster as little mister innocent at all.
Asshat goes out of his way to continue his roll into Tims leg.
http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=208979&p=6336536&viewfull=1#post6336536
He probably thought that he wasn't going to hurt Tim all that much but he started face first, he could have just went down straight. Webster's left leg first went around Tim's right. He should have just went straight down, he didn't really need to turn back towards Tim. Tim turns his back to him. If Tim is facing forward at the time, that same move is now probably a hyper-extension of Tim's knee. Again, I don't think the roll was neccesary. Martell is doing a great job of saying I'm sorry though.

[Capt Bringdown]

Pretty simple. It's either a tear or it ain't.

The season hangs in the balance.

Yes, but even if not a tear, rehabbing from a double sprain is going to be very challenging. Not optimistic.

[Brox6]

i hope it will not be as bad as Tom Googs and Randy livinstone incident...my heart bleeds watching Timmy went down

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Jeff McDonald ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN

Parker seemed to indicate he thought Duncan might be back for the second leg of rodeo trip. No idea how he'd know that, but there it is.

[benfti]

Paul Garcia also saying that Baynes was walking around fine after the game also

[Man In Black]

For those that didn't see Tim walking in the back AFTER initial help from DeJuan and Jack:
http://i45.tinypic.com/2qlrexs.jpg

[Kuestmaster]

For those that didn't see Tim walking in the back AFTER initial help from DeJuan and Jack:
http://i45.tinypic.com/2qlrexs.jpg

that pic is good news. Clearly he would need help if it was a torn ligament. Besides Parker encouraginc comments, wizards coach said he spoke with the docs and told him timmy will be fine. Let's hope it's true

[Russo21]

^ Very true mate. Promising picture of him walking, Parker's comments and the doc's saying he will be fine. 3/3

[007nites]

I think he'll be out for another 5-6 games.

[BillMc]

that pic is good news. Clearly he would need help if it was a torn ligament. Besides Parker encouraginc comments, wizards coach said he spoke with the docs and told him timmy will be fine. Let's hope it's true

Really good sign. Thank God.

[BatManu20]

that pic is good news. Clearly he would need help if it was a torn ligament. Besides Parker encouraginc comments, wizards coach said he spoke with the docs and told him timmy will be fine. Let's hope it's true

Not necessarily. Tom Brady and Robert Griffin III both walked away with hardly a limp after they tore their ACL's.. Just saying, we're not out of the woods yet. This may very well be a serious injury. I hope to God it isn't, but I'm not going to feel any better until I hear the results of the MRI.

[Man In Black]

After some analysis, remember I'm an optimist, but hell, I think the brace should get whatever the hell it wants(if it could talk) and that Will Sevening and Daisuke "Dice" Yamaguchi, should get cases of Rock and Hammer Wine from Pop, not the stuff that's easily obtainable but the premium stuff that Pop only breaks out for special occasions because(assuming all goes fairly well-like a couple of weeks off or something like that) that this Webster Roll could have been an epic train wreck.
Tim Moment 1:
http://i47.tinypic.com/29cruj5.jpg
Tim Moment 1.5
http://i49.tinypic.com/zmmqnk.jpg
Tim Ankle Front
http://i48.tinypic.com/24fwrbt.jpg
Tim Ankle and Knee Front
http://i48.tinypic.com/rw07wl.jpg

Tim down - Dice and Will are there. Martell stays to check, Former Spurs Assistant Don Newman looks on. Patty, Matty, Jack, and Blair are there to assist.
http://i46.tinypic.com/27xo007.jpg

Tim, already free of Jack, releases DeJuan's assistance.
http://i48.tinypic.com/2ymyou9.jpg

Tim's walking unassisted.
http://i45.tinypic.com/2qlrexs.jpg

Tim makes the turn.
http://i47.tinypic.com/65vl21.jpg

Tim's pretty flexible. It's good that he has long arms because he was able to place his left hand down to alleviate the buckling of his knee. The angle looks crazy but with that brace on, the force isn't on the knee directly but on his thigh and calf areas along with the knee, that spreads out the force. His ankle must be thinking he was swimming with flippers again but he didn't hobble off with his right foot either. I think we all are extremely lucky and there is plenty of time for Tim to get healthy on the drive for 5.

[thunderup]

Damn I hope TD can come back. It's gonna suck if we don't have an epic WCF rematch between our teams.

[Fireball]

I am pretty sure its not an ACL tear ... I had one myself and I saw they way guys like Shumpert, Rose, West tore their ACL ... very dissimilar to what happened to Timmy because he did not really twist his knee. Lets remain confident ...

What sucks additionally is the Baynes injury ... I thought, well, with Duncan down he can play extended minutes which would be another blessing in disguise because of an injury of a Spurs player ... lets see how long Baynes will be out as well

[Marco]

Thanks Todd! Or Joe?

[Man In Black]

Not necessarily. Tom Brady and Robert Griffin III both walked away with hardly a limp after they tore their ACL's.. Just saying, we're not out of the woods yet. This may very well be a serious injury. I hope to God it isn't, but I'm not going to feel any better until I hear the results of the MRI.
I just want to point out, it's a different game. Knack for the obvious. But Brady was hit with a blunt object from the side(A helmet) with his cleats locked into the turf. RG3, an already injured knee just made worse with the turf. Incidentally, Dr. James Andrews performed the surgery on both those QBs.

[aal04]

Ive done my acl when someone dived on the outside of my knees in soccer. Was out for 3-4 months (half the season)

I was walking around perfectly 5 minutes after the incident. Adrenaline does amazing things. But then my knee would start bending an extra 15-20 degrees in my stride and i knew i was in major trouble and subbed myself off

After the game, i swole up so much i couldnt bend it at all. Had one of those massive braces on it for a few weeks.

[KenziE]

any news ?

[Uriel]

I'm afraid to go to sleep and log-in to SpursTalk tomorrow morning to see what the headline is.

[Darkwaters]

....now does this mean that the Spurs make a harder push for Oden?

Mr. Glass?

[Darkwaters]

Well, Durant did get some bruised ribs tonight and briefly left the game...so maybe it'll affect him to the point where it sets them back a little bit in games.

Oh, and Westbrook suffered a bruised ego the game before that too.

[boutons_deux]

also could be MCL partial tear.

[Dr. John R. Brinkley]

A lachman test or anterior drawer test, iirc, could help diagnose ACL stability. It would have been cool for an interview from the trainers to get their feedback but i guess that would be unprecedented. That said, I wouldn't be surprised if it was more a MCL injury.

[Dr. John R. Brinkley]

Ha. I was typing on my smartphone while you were thinking the same thing.

[TJastal]

Clearer video i don't see Webster as little mister innocent at all.
Asshat goes out of his way to continue his roll into Tims leg.

+1

Makes no effort whatsoever to stop his roll even after he must obviously know he's buckling Duncan's leg.

[Namundy]

When I watched it I immediately though of RGIII's knee buckling the same way

[DejuanorwhatDude]

Damn I hope TD can come back. It's gonna suck if we don't have an epic WCF rematch between our teams.
Much respect.

[Russo21]

When the fuck are we gonna hear more specific news regarding Tim's leg. Something better be posted in here or one of the NBA websites when i wake up in the morning or i'm gonna go freakin nuts.

[loveforthegame]

I'm heading out on a long road trip today. I appreciate all the updates. I'm sick with worry about checking my phone throughout the day.

Stay positive.

[CubanMustGo]

When the fuck are we gonna hear more specific news regarding Tim's leg. Something better be posted in here or one of the NBA websites when i wake up in the morning or i'm gonna go freakin nuts.

Yes, because the team is rousting doctors out of bed just so you idiots can have an update. Chill the fuck out already. They are going to take their time to get the diagnosis right and shit takes time.

[eDizzle20]

Here's info from ESPN Insider...

Duncan's sprained knee, ankle http://a.espncdn.com/i/in.gif

The San Antonio Spurs (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/sa/san-antonio-spurs) finally got Tim Duncan (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/215/tim-duncan) back from a four-game absence due to a sore left knee Saturday, only to see him felled once again when Martell Webster (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/2795/martell-webster) rolled up on his legs. Duncan last just 13 minutes in that contest before being hurt and exiting the game with assistance. He was diagnosed with a sprained left knee and a sprained right ankle.

According to Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News, Duncan was able to leave the arena under his own power (http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2013/02/02/tim-duncan%E2%80%99s-knee-ankle-injuries-mar-victory/), sans crutches. Obviously, that is a positive sign, but considering that it was just a week ago that Rajon Rondo (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/3026/rajon-rondo) appeared to be OK just prior to being diagnosed with a torn ACL in his knee, Spurs fans will be holding their collective breath until further testing is completed. Duncan likely will undergo an MRI on the joint early next week.

The short-term good news is that the Spurs don't play again until facing the Minnesota Timberwolves (http://espn.go.com/nba/team/_/name/min/minnesota-timberwolves) on Wednesday, but that brief respite from game action leads directly into their rodeo trip. That means Duncan will have to take his sore knee and ankle on nine-game road trip that is interrupted for the All-Star break. We won't know when he will return until he is examined further, but with title hopes on the line, it's safe to assume he won't return until he is close to 100 percent.

[TMT®]

I don't think I've been this anxious and nervous about an MRI in a long time. Stay positive Spurs fans.

[acoelho1]

Washington coach Randy Wittman said he heard Duncan’s injuries were not serious.

“I just talked to (the Spurs’) doctors, and they said he’s going to be fine,” Wittman said.

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2013/02/02/tim-duncan’s-knee-ankle-injuries-mar-victory/

[thispego]

Clearer video:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkkpbLEmvkw


Most knees would have exploded if they bend at that angle. Gross video to watch, tbh.
Didn't really look that bad in my opinion. Out 2 months, tops.

[Ibleedslvrnblk]

Well I did not see it until now and if that injury is not serious then TD should be forever known as Gumby. For the love of.....

[TJastal]

Washington coach Randy Wittman said he heard Duncan’s injuries were not serious.

“I just talked to (the Spurs’) doctors, and they said he’s going to be fine,” Wittman said.

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2013/02/02/tim-duncan’s-knee-ankle-injuries-mar-victory/


I'm still going to :pray: .....

[Samr.]

CIA pop. Preparing for the post-Duncan era, he paid off a few wizards to make sure the spurs make it into the lottery, which they will then win, the last year Stern is commish.

Just to screw with him.

[Spurs Brazil]

JMcDonald_SAEN More Webster: "My prayers, my heart goes out to him that everything is okay and he has a speedy and healthy recovery."

JMcDonald_SAEN Webster on his role in Duncan's fall: " I was sad to see him go down. I would never wish that upon anybody. It was crazy it happened."

[thispego]

Just a sprain, Duncan was more scared than anything and didn't want to put any pressure on it *just in case*.

I'm not worried at all

[TJastal]

This would have been the perfect opportunity for Baynes to step in and get some serious minutes; and really get some valuable nba experience; now thanks to Pop's foolish decision to send him to the Detrimental League we'll be stuck watching the turds duke it out....

[iminol]

http://www.spm.pl.pl/images/jpIIroz.jpg

[KL2]

Duncan's injury is going to make the Spurs role players grow some balls, I'm looking for someone like Kawhi to really step up his game, same with Splitter and hopefully Baynes. No need to look at the negatives of this should TD be out a few weeks. The team may struggle at times but will learn not to coattail Duncan making the Spurs a much better team.

[Spurs-Fan]

In the end, if it is "only" a sprained left knee and a sprained right ankle, then how long will he likely be out?

[jjktkk]

This would have been the perfect opportunity for Baynes to step in and get some serious minutes; and really get some valuable nba experience; now thanks to Pop's foolish decision to send him to the Detrimental League we'll be stuck watching the turds duke it out....


Good to see your in playoff form with your takes. I'm curious if you wipe after you get shitted on in here?

[exstatic]

In the end, if it is "only" a sprained left knee and a sprained right ankle, then how long will he likely be out?

They won't really know that until they do an MRI. I think they said it would be early next week. It useless to even speculate on time missed until there is a definite diagnosis.

[exstatic]

This would have been the perfect opportunity for Baynes to step in and get some serious minutes; and really get some valuable nba experience; now thanks to Pop's foolish decision to send him to the Detrimental League we'll be stuck watching the turds duke it out....

Baynes hadn't played in three weeks. He was in no condition to "get some serious minutes". He was huffing and puffing pretty badly in his short bursts in the Charlotte game.

[ChumpDumper]

This would have been the perfect opportunity for Baynes to step in and get some serious minutes; and really get some valuable nba experience; now thanks to Pop's foolish decision to send him to the Detrimental League we'll be stuck watching the turds duke it out....:lol

[TJastal]

Baynes hadn't played in three weeks. He was in no condition to "get some serious minutes". He was huffing and puffing pretty badly in his short bursts in the Charlotte game.

He logged 17 minutes in that game and for all his "huffing and puffing" didn't do bad work at all, in fact he had 7 pts & 9 rebounds. I see no reason why his minutes couldn't have been gradually increased to 20-25 over the next week or two until he got his wind back.

[ChumpDumper]

He logged 17 minutes in that game and for all his "huffing and puffing" didn't do bad work at all, in fact he had 7 pts & 9 rebounds. I see no reason why his minutes couldn't have been gradually increased to 20-25 over the next week or two until he got his wind back.:lol

[Mugen]

Just a sprain, Duncan was more scared than anything and didn't want to put any pressure on it *just in case*.

I'm not worried at all

That's what I'm hoping too tbh. Probably got freaked out since it's been sore the last couple of weeks.

But he was down for quite a while and seemed to be in a lot of pain.

[thispego]

Duncan always does that though. That's his mo when he gets injured

[TJastal]

OMG actually play Baynes over the turds? And play him 20 minutes? For realz?

[ChumpDumper]

:cry entry passes :cry

[Brazil]

I don't think there was any bad intention from Webster tbh. I'm pretty sure dude feels sorry and hopes for the best

[TJastal]

How dare you not talk about my D (imwit) league like its the bestest league ever created and gosh darnit it was only one entry pass.. one... seriously... like omfg!!! Anyhow, see.. the jayhawks did and scored a basket.. like watch the clip yo... and quit hatin' on my league :cry :cry :cry

[ChumpDumper]

:cry I never actually watch basketball. Stop picking on me. :cry

[TJastal]

I've never once said anything useful in 72,779 posts. I'm quite proud of that accomplishment.

[ChumpDumper]

:cry I leave for months at a time in hopes that people forget my shitty takes. :cry

[Bill_Brasky]

:cry why couldn't Pop see the future :cry

[FYM]

Hope the best for Tim ! Injuries suck and I know that for a fact. I'm pretty sure he will be fine, looked worst than it was IMHO.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

He gets checked today, right? That insider article said he'd be checked early next week.

[look_at_g_shred]

He gets checked today, right? That insider article said he'd be checked early next week.

I hope so.

[TJastal]

:cry Well...... I thought it was a perfect entry pass, just like Pop teaches... just because Aaron had to jump a little for it.. phhhfff ... I would have caught that shit and slammed it home alley oop style :cry

[ChumpDumper]

:cry I haven't watched enough basketball to see players jump to catch passes :cry

[TJastal]

Brasky you got nothing on me, bruh. I would have caught that shit mid-air, bounced it off backboard and slammed it down with the same hand. Eat that succah!

[ChumpDumper]

:cry I have to make straw men to dunk on. :cry

[Mugen]

maybe we save the high school catfight for a different thread, eh ladies?

[timvp]

He gets checked today, right? That insider article said he'd be checked early next week.

I would think he'd get an MRI today and we'd hear a prognosis between now and 5. But maybe since it's Sunday they'll wait until tomorrow.

[Bill_Brasky]

I have no idea what you're talking about. I assume Baynes got hurt on some sort of inbounds play and instead of accepting it as part of basketball, you seem to be stuck in the blame/denial stages of grief.

His injury literally doesn't mean shit if Duncan isn't OK.

[Dr. Robert Lee]

They sure as HELL better give him an MRI today. If I don't hear SOMETHING today, I'm going to blow a gasket and go ballistic!!!!!!!!!

[Darius McCrary]

I'll never get why super star millionaire athletes wait till Monday for an MRI
Unless there is acute swelling or acute trauma clouds the MRI result

[Mugen]

FWIW, McDonald pointed out on his twitter that the last time TD had an injury this scary was back in 06/07 and this ended up being a bruised knee/sprained ankle.

i still think yesterday looked worse tbh.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=id4AfDvLu50

[iminol]

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2011/01/28/duncans-knee-injury-was-concering-for-the-spurs-until-halftime/

what about it? i tried to find yTube, but if you don't know - searching anything on yT is retarted since couple months.

[Dr. Robert Lee]

GOD DAMN IT I WANT SOSME FUCKIGN NEWS

[Amuseddaysleeper]

FWIW, McDonald pointed out on his twitter that the last time TD had an injury this scary was back in 06/07 and this ended up being a bruised knee/sprained ankle.

i still think yesterday looked worse tbh.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=id4AfDvLu50

Yup, he only missed 12 days with that injury

[VuK]

:ihit

shit happens

i killed pas

[racm]

Yup, he only missed 12 days with that injury

06/07? well we know what happened that year

[look_at_g_shred]

Hopefully he's back the first home game after the Rodeo Trip.

[siraulo23]

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2011/01/28/duncans-knee-injury-was-concering-for-the-spurs-until-halftime/

what about it? i tried to find yTube, but if you don't know - searching anything on yT is retarted since couple months.

all indications so far seem to point that duncan is really gonna be fine

hopefully that really is the case

[look_at_g_shred]

all indications so far seem to point that duncan is really gonna be fine

hopefully that really is the case

I wonder how Rondo felt after the game he tore his ACL??

[AnthonyM]

all indications so far seem to point that duncan is really gonna be fine

hopefully that really is the case

The blog you quoted is from 2011.

I'm preparing for the worst, unfortunately.

[Mugen]

Rondo really isn't a good comparison IMO. He was a freak of nature when it comes to injuries and playing through them. He's one of the only guys in recent memory that was able to play through an ACL tear along with apparently everybody in rascal's family.

Of course, everybody reacts to injury differently but might be easier to compare Timmy to other bigmen. Both Perk and Z-Bo had to be helped off the court and could put absolutely no weight on their knees after their ACL/MCL injuries. Granted both weight more than Tim but is a more apt comparison IMO.

[eDizzle20]

Hopefully the brace he wears on that left knee makes difference between being out for the season and being able to comeback in a timely manner.

[eDizzle20]

You do realize that the article is from 2 years ago? Right?

[Amuseddaysleeper]

The rest of the team on twitter seems way too damn happy for Duncan's career to be over.

[Mugen]

The rest of the team on twitter seems way too damn happy for Duncan's career to be over.

Imagine the reaction if you had started the game thread :lol

[Mugen]

via twitter: Timmy out with his daughter. I'm looking for any positive sign now tbh :lol

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BCMynyyCYAAlwib.jpg:large

[timvp]

^Is that from today? :lol

[BatManu20]

Someone just created a thread saying that Duncan's MRI revealed a torn ACL and MCL and then the thread immediately disappeared?? Is this some sort of sick joke?!

[Mugen]

^Is that from today? :lol

Yup, some kid posted it. Said Tim was walking with a limp tho.

[timvp]

Someone just created a thread saying that Duncan's MRI revealed a torn ACL and MCL and then the thread immediately disappeared?? Is this some sort of sick joke?!Yeah that was a troll.


Yup, some kid posted it. Said Tim was walking with a limp tho.Let's hope it's legit :tu

[hater]

Did timmy give d finger to d kid?

[eric365]

Someone just created a thread saying that Duncan's MRI revealed a torn ACL and MCL and then the thread immediately disappeared?? Is this some sort of sick joke?!

There was no link and the post count of the Op was at 6

I guess the IP address told whose troll it was and the thread was deleted

[Harry Callahan]

If duncan was hurt to the point of needing surgery or being out for the year, wouldn't the docs have him off his feet? Walking around and shopping would seem to be off limits at least initially.

Parker did not seem extremely concerned yesterday after the game about Tim coming back in a reasonably short period, after he spoke with him.

For purely selfish reasons (as a lifelong Spurs fan) I want to enjoy the Silver and Black with Duncan, Parker, and Manu for as long as possible. These guys are the foundation (along with David Robinson for awhile) of all the significant success we've seen here.

Actually, we're pretty lucky to have all three here for over a decade. I'm pretty sure that won't happen again anytime soon in the NBA.

[Mugen]

Did timmy give d finger to d kid?

His daughter did.

[Dr. Robert Lee]

We need to be careful about believing some random picture of Timmy being at a shopping center. Who knows when it was really from?

[Strategic]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1513662-tim-duncans-injury-proves-san-antonio-spurs-should-be-nba-trade-deadline-player



Not completely agreeing with this but just a little reading during the wait.

[timvp]

We need to be careful about believing some random picture of Timmy being at a shopping center. Who knows when it was really from?

True.



Although I'm looking at the exif data of that picture and it looks legit.

File Modify Date = 2013:02:03 15:21:04-05:00

Hmmm....looks like the picture was taken today at ~10AM if I'm reading that right. But I'm no exif data expert so perhaps I'm not.

[UnWantedTheory]

I hope it's legit.....

[ace3g]

here is the account:

Drew Gilmore ‏@DrewwGilmore (https://twitter.com/DrewwGilmore) Tim Duncan and his daughter parked next to me �� pic.twitter.com/s7RhdObM (http://t.co/s7RhdObM)

[Mugen]

We need to be careful about believing some random picture of Timmy being at a shopping center. Who knows when it was really from?

True, but i'm looking for anything positive.

If that indeed is a picture from today then I'm assuming they're holding off on the MRI until tomorrow.

[Johnny RIngo]

Players with ACL tears aren't allowed to walk around like that, right? Hopefully he's fine.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Imagine the reaction if you had started the game thread :lol

:lmao :lmao :lmao


Also, assuming the MRI is happening tomorrow at this point, can that also be a good sign since you'd assume if it was something major they would try to have an MRI asap. If my franchise player had a possible career threatening injury, I wouldn't be like "Hmm...let's wait till Monday"

[Kori Ellis]

Dang, Timmy's daughter is so tall already.

If that pic is really from today, that's a great sign.

[Fireball]

Players with ACL tears aren't allowed to walk around like that, right? Hopefully he's fine.

That is not right ... I was allowed to walk for six weeks with an ACL tear until it was determined that surgery was necessary (a professional athlete will always have surgery of course) ... walking with a brace is not a problem

But I still do not think he has an ACL tear ... it just did not look that way

[timvp]

Also, assuming the MRI is happening tomorrow at this point, can that also be a good sign since you'd assume if it was something major they would try to have an MRI asap. If my franchise player had a possible career threatening injury, I wouldn't be like "Hmm...let's wait till Monday"

The thinking would probably be more like "if something major is wrong it'll still be there tomorrow, relax and watch the Super Bowl", tbh.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Ahh, gotcha.

[StoneBuddha]

Dang, Timmy's daughter is so tall already.

If that pic is really from today, that's a great sign.

[DeadlyDynasty]

The thinking would probably be more like "if something major is wrong it'll still be there tomorrow, relax and watch the Super Bowl", tbh.

Agreed. It would be pretty selfish to ruin the greatest sports event of the year

[Mugen]

DD, how big was det smile when Timmy went down last night?

[DeadlyDynasty]

DD, how big was det smile when Timmy went down last night?

scro I legitimately think the Spurs are Fool's Gold (with a healthy Duncan)--which is why I made that bet with jester. It's not posturing, I just can't possibly see a team that's so scrub-reliant making it to the Finals.

[midnightpulp]

scro I legitimately think the Spurs are Fool's Gold (with a healthy Duncan)--which is why I made that bet with jester. It's not posturing, I just can't possibly see a team that's so scrub-reliant making it to the Finals.

Agreed. Spurs are a shining example of team basketball, but the later rounds always almost comes down to who has the better superstar/star sidekick combo. Spurs don't have two guys who can consistently drop 25 points in the same game, like the Thunder or Heat.

[Kori Ellis]

This post is a test.

[polandprzem]

This post is a test.
:tu

[Texas_Ranger]

Looking at Websters tweets and it looks like he's really bummed about it.

Anyway, it's a good sign if Tim is walking around.

[Man In Black]

scro I legitimately think the Spurs are Fool's Gold (with a healthy Duncan)--which is why I made that bet with jester. It's not posturing, I just can't possibly see a team that's so scrub-reliant making it to the Finals.

The Laker bench is all scrubs save for Pout Gasol and possibly Jamison. That's why they will be lucky to make the playoffs.

With regards to Tim, if he was severely hurt, he would not be out on walk with his daughter. He'd have some sort of assistance-A cane, crutches, a wheelchair, the bulky brace-BECAUSE the med staff would want to minimize any further injury. Tim is what 36, 37 now. He's 255 or so and that weight goes straight to the base. He's holding his daughter's hand on his left side. If he's favoring his bad leg, then he should shift her to his right side. But he didn't do that. He didn't stay home, he went out.

For you peeps who said you have had the ACL tear, think back....adrenaline or whatever, 6 weeks long or whatever. When you did it, you were probably less than 25 years old, less than 245 pounds, and you probably were NOT wearing a custom fitted brace whose function in life is to prevent any extraneous movement, plus you probably did NOT have a trainer check your brace fitting before every game. Think about that - Tim should be broken and on his way to Alabama for surgery to give him a chance at the playoffs. The Bears aren't playing so he could probably care less about the Super Bowl, but he is in San Antonio and out in public.

Did you guys notice that once the 3rd quarter started that Will Sevening was back at the bench?
If Tim warranted additional care because of the injury, then Will would have stated back. But he didn't...he was there next to Pop once the game resumed.

All signs point towards positivity.

[Mugen]

scro I legitimately think the Spurs are Fool's Gold (with a healthy Duncan)--which is why I made that bet with jester. It's not posturing, I just can't possibly see a team that's so scrub-reliant making it to the Finals.

Wasn't talking about the bet or the Spurs' championships chances tbh. I feel the same way as mid, though i think we can get past a Harden-less OKC.

Was referring to your initial reaction when prob your most hated player went down :lol. I'd imagine if it happened to Kobe, i'd have a pretty fucked up smile before i came too my senses and felt bad for Lakerfan tbh.

[spurraider21]

Agreed. Spurs are a shining example of team basketball, but the later rounds always almost comes down to who has the better superstar/star sidekick combo. Spurs don't have two guys who can consistently drop 25 points in the same game, like the Thunder or Heat.
Dallas over Miami, Detroit over Lakers. It happens

[DeadlyDynasty]

Wasn't talking about the bet or the Spurs' championships chances tbh. I feel the same way as mid, though i think we can get past a Harden-less OKC.

Was referring to your initial reaction when prob your most hated player went down :lol. I'd imagine if it happened to Kobe, i'd have a pretty fucked up smile before i came too my senses and felt bad for Lakerfan tbh.

I've never hated Tim Duncan. Robinson is a faggot (and a loser), but Duncan I always had respect for.

[Mugen]

I've never hated Tim Duncan. Robinson is a faggot (and a loser), but Duncan I always had respect for.

:lol fair enough tbh.

[Darkwaters]

The thinking would probably be more like "if something major is wrong it'll still be there tomorrow, relax and watch the Super Bowl", tbh.

Super Bowl?

No, I'm pretty convinced that the biggest thing in sports today is this MRI.

Just my personal assessment though...:lol

[racm]

signs point to a bad sprain imho

hope that's just it

[Libri]

Even if an MRI shows that there is no ACL damage, my concern is that this will flare up the problems he has had with his knee. Does anybody know if the persistent knee problems is quad tendnosis, as stated in the following article from 2009?


Duncan (right quad tendonosis) sits again

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3934515

This is the best that Tim has felt in years but now having a weak leg with limited mobility could really alter his production, as we have seen in seasons past.

[racm]

well, he is 36 so him being in All-Star form pre injury was an outlier tbh

[spurraider21]

well, he is 36 so him being in All-Star form pre injury was an outlier tbh
its not like he was above the rim... he was playing well within his athletic limitations. didn't even leave his feet for half of his blocks

[Obstructed_View]

Imagine the reaction if you had started the game thread :lol

I'd have hunted him down, tbh.

[shyne]

@WojYahooNBA: MRI on Tim Duncan's knee shows no structural damage, Spurs say. He will be day to day.