Tony Parker Injury Thread

[Brazil]

Jeff McDonald ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN) 11s (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN/status/321305289028677632) Spurs already listing Tony Parker as probable for Wednesday in Denver. So sounds like he'll play.

hope he is fine, I'd prefer him to rest more than to limb during a whole game not giving anything to the team

[ace3g]

Jeff McDonald ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN) 12s (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN/status/321307996238016512) Parker decides he's not probable after all. Will work out tomorrow, then decide about Denver.

Jeff McDonald ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN) 1m (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN/status/321310459812777986) Parker will be listed as questionable, officially, for Denver. Boris Diaw (sore back) is out for Denver, day-to-day after that.

[loveforthegame]

Parker must be feeling better if they're even thinking about playing him. Good news. :tu

[freetiago]

Boris one could be intersting
i remember Bruno posting somethign about Boris missing games because of a back injury a few years ago
its been fine since then
but he has missed games this season because of it

[Spur|n|Austin]

What is game shape when you are hobbling around the court?

Just rest him for 2 weeks IMO..

I'm also on the idea of resting him til the playoffs start, why the hell not? He's hobbled by a plethora of things, the main seems to be exhaustion.

[timvp]

Sounds like relatively good news regarding Tony Parker :tu

[bklynspursfan]

I thought for sure he'd be out if not the remainder of the reg season than this week at least. Going from probable to questionable just like that is a little odd. I wonder if they're waiting to see whether OKC can win in Utah tomorrow or not...

[Mugen]

Sit him out until the Laker game. Rest the key guys for Golden State. Let whoever needs it play against Minnesota (I wouldn't play Tim/Kawhi in the final game).

[TheGoldStandard]

I guess he wants to try to find a rhythm or see if he can play through it, look for Pop to limit his minutes if he looks like he's tanking.

[Bruno]

Parker on his radio show confirmed that these injuries were nothing serious. He still has an hematoma on the bone of his ankle but he doesn't sounded too worried by it. Parker also said that Ginobili's goal was to come back a couple of games before the playoffs to be in rhythm for the first round.

[Mugen]

Everybody back for the Laker game :hungry:

[DesignatedT]

Thanks Bruno

[DPG21920]

Oh boi!

[Robz4000]

Great news all around! :tu

[Spur|n|Austin]

I hope TD can stay in the form he's been in, I wouldn't be one bit surprised if he was rested a game or even two.

[bklynspursfan]

Everybody back for the Laker game :hungry:

Would be pretty awesome to deliver the knockout blow to them to keep em' out the playoffs.

[Fabbs]

Originally Posted by Mugen
Everybody back for the Laker game


Would be pretty awesome to deliver the knockout blow to them to keep em' out the playoffs.
Orgasmic. But we're seeing the rigging on levels reaching 2002 Game 6 Kings vs WWE.

[bklynspursfan]

Orgasmic. But we're seeing the rigging on levels reaching 2002 Game 6 Kings vs WWE.

That's probably what worries me the most about seeing them in the playoffs... The amount of help they'll get. Really pulling for Utah

[dbreiden83080]

I hope TD can stay in the form he's been in, I wouldn't be one bit surprised if he was rested a game or even.

TD is going to have a monster postseason you can feel it. He has rolled the clock back 5 years this season..

[Floyd Pacquiao]

great news all around but I still don't want him playing on wed. hold him out till next week imo

[hater]

Sorry but Parker has made a career of calling his injuries, "not a big deal" and "I'll be allright"

time for Pop to put his foot down. Can't believe Parker was even trotting out there vs OKC, looking like a limp noodle and didn't have the balls to tell Pop, "I need to sit"

goddam we have some stubborn fools in the team. From Pop to Manu thinking he's still in his 20s to Parker thinking if he can walk, he's good to play :rolleyes

[dbreiden83080]

Tony needs to sit or play very limited Min. He is telling everyone his ankle is still fucked on top of other nagging problems, yet he wants to play in rather meaningless games before the playoffs.. Who cares about a 1 seed if Tony is limping all over the place..

[BillMc]

I'm disturbed by Skip Bayless's "sources" that tell him Parker's ankle won't heal until the off season.

[DesignatedT]

The bone bruise that a sprained ankle causes will continue to be there through the playoffs. It should get better with time and playing on it isn't really going to cause it to get worse. His ligaments should be close to healed but a bone bruise could take longer to heal. It might cause some discomfort but if he just has a bruise it isn't anything serious as long as his ligaments are healed from the sprain.

[superjames1992]

I'm disturbed by Skip Bayless's "sources" that tell him Parker's ankle won't heal until the off season.
I see he hasn't posted anything since April 6th about it, but he didn't say he was wrong, either. If he is right, we will have Parker this postseason, but he'll be a shadow of his normal self, probably, without his burst.

We'll see, but hopefully he's wrong. Bayless is a bit of a Spurs homer, though, so I don't imagine he would just make shit up.

[superjames1992]

The bone bruise that a sprained ankle causes will continue to be there through the playoffs. It should get better with time and playing on it isn't really going to cause it to get worse. His ligaments should be close to healed but a bone bruise could take longer to heal. It might cause some discomfort but if he just has a bruise it isn't anything serious as long as his ligaments are healed from the sprain.
Yes, but will he be the Parker we know and love or will he be lacking his burst and unable to get any penetration?

If so, Manu becomes ever so more important since he's the only other player on the team (aside from maybe Nando) that has shown the ability to drive and dish to our shooters.

[BillMc]

I see he hasn't posted anything since April 6th about it, but he didn't say he was wrong, either. If he is right, we will have Parker this postseason, but he'll be a shadow of his normal self, probably, without his burst.

We'll see, but hopefully he's wrong. Bayless is a bit of a Spurs homer, though, so I don't imagine he would just make shit up.

Skip mentioned it in the "Who will win the West's #1 Seed" video which I think was recorded yesterday or Sunday. So, while he might not know anything new, he hasn't learned anything about TP's ankle that changed his mind. Hope he's wrong.

[superjames1992]

Skip mentioned it in the "Who will win the West's #1 Seed" video which I think was recorded yesterday or Sunday. So, while he might not know anything new, he hasn't learned anything about TP's ankle that changed his mind. Hope he's wrong.
Ah, okay, thanks for the info. Yes, let us hope he is wrong.

[DesignatedT]

Yes, but will he be the Parker we know and love or will he be lacking his burst and unable to get any penetration?

If so, Manu becomes ever so more important since he's the only other player on the team (aside from maybe Nando) that has shown the ability to drive and dish to our shooters.

I'd imagine that if it's his ankle that's keeping him from being himself, he should start to regain his form game by game. Like I said, if it is just the bone bruise that's bothering him, like he's been saying, than it will continue to get better each game he plays. It shouldn't get worse. That's the bright spot I guess. Hopefully by the 2nd and 3rd round the bruise will be painless.

[hater]

spurs are not winning the west. Not with less than 100% TP and Manu

let's all open our eyes. all we can hope for now is a good 1st round and go from there

[DesignatedT]

spurs are not winning the west. Not with less than 100% TP and Manu

let's all open our eyes. all we can hope for now is a good 1st round and go from there

more doom and gloom. shocking.

[DesignatedT]

Mike Monroe ‏@Monroe_SA 7m
Spurs list @tonyparker as probable for tomorrow's game in Denver against Spurs. He missed Sat. game with sore neck.
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[Robz4000]

Fuck it, might as well see how he looks

[in2deep]

more doom and gloom. shocking.

well TP and Manu are not 100%. It'd be next to impossible to get to the Finals this way.

[DesignatedT]

it's called reality. From the facts, right now TP and Manu are not 100%. Reality tells us we cannot possibly get to the Finals this way. Things may change for the better but reality is reality at this point.

smh. Yes, I know. Still no need going from thread to thread on a daily basis to reiterate this point.

Everyone realizes this.

[hater]

more doom and gloom. shocking.

don't get me wrong. I'm still rooting for them spurs. but I have adjusted the goals for the time being.

and disagree, not everyone realizes that we are currently at the level of Grizz/Clips

[Brazil]

I like the fact that tp injury seems to be a non event but wish he could just sit a couple more games.
ah and if Amuseddaysleeper had the idea to create the game blog thread im going to be extremely mad :lol

[Budkin]

spurs are not winning the west. Not with less than 100% TP and Manu

let's all open our eyes. all we can hope for now is a good 1st round and go from there

I can see us at least getting to the WCF. Who's going to beat us, the Clippers?

[hater]

I can see us at least getting to the WCF. Who's going to beat us, the Clippers?

quite frankly yes. If both TP and Manu not 100% I can see the Grizz or Clips beating us in round 2.

[superjames1992]

I like the fact that tp injury seems to be a non event but wish he could just sit a couple more games.
ah and if Amuseddaysleeper had the idea to create the game blog thread im going to be extremely mad :lol
If he does, Tony fractures his spine and Tim Duncan breaks his back. Book it.

[Budkin]

Praying to the Gods there are no more injuries after all this.

[superjames1992]

quite frankly yes. If both TP and Manu not 100% I can see the Grizz or Clips beating us in round 2.
They would certainly have a decent shot.

With a healthy team, we have a decent shot against OKC in the WCF. Dare I say I would feel we would have the upper hand? Without a healthy team, though, we'll be fortunate just to make the WCF and may get knocked out in the second round. We should make it past the first round, though.

[Embedded]

Sorry but Parker has made a career of calling his injuries, "not a big deal" and "I'll be allright"

time for Pop to put his foot down. Can't believe Parker was even trotting out there vs OKC, looking like a limp noodle and didn't have the balls to tell Pop, "I need to sit"

goddam we have some stubborn fools in the team. From Pop to Manu thinking he's still in his 20s to Parker thinking if he can walk, he's good to play :rolleyes No, he had the balls to tell Coach Popovich 'I'm Playin'. That, son, is a warrior!

[DesignatedT]

Mike Monroe ‏@Monroe_SA 1m
@RealCoachPop says Parker fighting him to play "but coaches are paranoid ... I need a healthy Tony Parker."
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[spurraider21]

Good to see Parker is on the right track. I'd take his words over Skip Bayless' source's guess. If Manu can get one reg season game in, we should be OK. I don't think a 100% Manu will be a necessity in the first round. With a healthy TP we should be able to beat the Lakers/Jazz/Rockets/Warriors. As long as Manu can handle spot up duty with the occasional assist, that would be plenty for a first round matchup. By round 2 he should be fine. Hopefully, if anything, his time off got his head out of that funk he was in

[Pop]

Mike Monroe ‏@Monroe_SA 1m
@RealCoachPop says Parker fighting him to play "but coaches are paranoid ... I need a healthy Tony Parker."
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:king

[024]

Meh just let them all rest, Duncan included. The first seed isn't worth the injury risk. Spurs will get a harder 1st round opponent in the rockets but their second round will most likely be against Denver, who are suffering injuries as well. Gallinari is already out for the rest of the season. And if they make it to the WCF, HCA didn't work against the Thunder last year so maybe switching things up would be a good thing this year. The pressure will be on the Thunder to win their first two games. If the Spurs can steal one of the games, they should gain some confidence for the rest of the series.

The only real argument against resting is that the Spurs' chemistry is extremely off, both offensively and defensively. They might need some more games at full roster to get their shit together. The series against the Rockets will be hard and the Spurs actually have a small chance of losing the series if they still play like complete crap. But at least Houston has a small travel time and help the Spurs recover faster.

[dbreiden83080]

Why is Tony fighting to play in these games? They don't really matter. Anyone and i mean anyone can beat the Spurs in the west if he is injured badly in the playoffs..

[hater]

Why is Tony fighting to play in these games? They don't really matter. Anyone and i mean anyone can beat the Spurs in the west if he is injured badly in the playoffs..

he's a subborn fool like that ginobili fella.

Pop needs to start slapping some mofos

[Darius McCrary]

A decision to play him tonight would be universally stupid.

[bklynspursfan]

Without knowing how serious his injuries are it wouldn't hurt to play him. It'd just be strictly from being paranoid, and if that's the case then Tim, Kawhi, Splitter, etc... all shouldn't play either. All reports were it was nothing serious. I don't think him playing even limited minutes hurts anything, if he's able to play. He's already missed a good amount of games this year. If he sits out and is extremely rusty, some folks will get on Pop for resting him.

If he's healthy, let him play some and get his rhythm & confidence & even his legs back. Manu is different cause we haven't been as reliant on him, so he can be a little rusty and it wont' disrupt the flow of things too much.

[superjames1992]

Why is Tony fighting to play in these games? They don't really matter. Anyone and i mean anyone can beat the Spurs in the west if he is injured badly in the playoffs..
Well, with OKC's loss the other night, we actually have a one-game lead in the loss column, so if we do have something to play for, tbh. We win out, we get the #1 seed. Even if we lose one, if OKC loses one, too, we still get the #1 seed. OKC's loss really helps us.

[hooperflash]

Mike Monroe (@Monroe_SA)
Top takeaway from Spurs loss in Denver came from @tonyparker who vowed: 'I'm playing Friday'

https://twitter.com/Monroe_SA/status/322357354689613824

[bklynspursfan]

dan mccarney ‏@danmccarneysaen (https://twitter.com/danmccarneysaen)33s (https://twitter.com/danmccarneysaen/status/322737148690309121)
Parker will play tonight against Sacramento. Hopes to get rhythm back in last regular season games. "Four is better than none."

dan mccarney ‏@danmccarneysaen (https://twitter.com/danmccarneysaen)37s (https://twitter.com/danmccarneysaen/status/322737318513504256)
Wouldn't provide percentage for health. Said he was pretty much sore all over. "I felt like Allen Iverson."

Jeff McDonald ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN)1m (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN/status/322741154774908929)
Parker says he hopes to play in each of the final four games, for rhythm purposes.

[Spur|n|Austin]

I'm in the boat that says rest him til the playoffs, but he's back tonight.. Don't get hurt TP.

[Fireball]

he just has to be careful around this knucklehead Cousins ...

[Budkin]

Play tonight to lock us in to #2, then rest Duncan, Leonard, TP, and Manu until the playoffs. If we lose even one of them we have no chance.

[DesignatedT]

Play tonight to lock us in to #2, then rest Duncan, Leonard, TP, and Manu until the playoffs. If we lose even one of them we have no chance.

This is what I would do. Maybe let them all play together in the finale against MIN. Only if they can ALL play. So they can get used to eachother a little bit again. If only a few can play then forget it. Can't build momentum that way anyway.

[jjktkk]

This is what I would do. Maybe let them all play together in the finale against MIN. Only if they can ALL play. So they can get used to eachother a little bit again. If only a few can play then forget it. Can't build momentum that way anyway.

I like this idea.

[Halberto]

Fuck that, don't put Manu in. Send him to VR training or something....

[Morg1411]

Fuck that, don't put Manu in. Send him to VR training or something....

Manu could hurt himself in VR.

[Morg1411]

Play tonight to lock us in to #2, then rest Duncan, Leonard, TP, and Manu until the playoffs. If we lose even one of them we have no chance.

:tu