Tony Parker Injury Thread

[superjames1992]

Go.

[hater]

knee? ankle? fuck

[Sean Cagney]

Oh for GODS F IN SAKE. This shit is out of hand now.

[Spurs Brazil]

@danmccarneysaen
Sore back, sore neck, sore ankle for Parker, according to Craig Sager.

[hater]

shut him down til round 1

[Dex]

Sore brain for Dex. :bang

[Southwest Texas Fan]

:bang:bang:bang:bang:bang

[DAF86]

Do you think that maybe all this excesive resting isn't all that good?

[lefty]

Sager also forgot to mention playofearosis

[Robz4000]

Sit him down until the Denver game. Unless the Thunder lose tomorrow they get the #1 seed.

[crc21209]

Sit him down until the Denver game. Unless the Thunder lose tomorrow they get the #1 seed.

Thunder play back to back tough games. Tomorrow @Indiana and Sunday afternoon at home against the Knicks.

[loveforthegame]

If he was that banged up he shouldn't have played tonight. He hurt the team when out there.

[ElNono]

Do you think that maybe all this excesive resting isn't all that good?

I was thinking that... maybe 10 mins a piece from KL and TD and we beat Memphis and still have a 1 game lead...

second-guessing is easy though... it's evident we're banged up and we're old, which is never a good combo... if anything, if we get to the point where the #1 seed isn't anylonger in play, rest the guys out

[Dex]

I do find it funny how Pop gets lauded for resting his players and focusing on health instead of seeding, and what have we got?

Manu? out. Jackson? out. Parker? out. Kawhi? Sore knee. Neal? Bad calf.

[Robz4000]

Thunder play back to back tough games. Tomorrow @Indiana and Sunday afternoon at home against the Knicks.

They won't lose to the Knicks...

[crc21209]

They won't lose to the Knicks...

I wouldn't count the Knicks out with the way they are playing right now. Melo and J.R Smith have been on fire lately...

[Uriel]

3 day break after ATL game. Pop should sit him so he has the full 5 days off.

[Budkin]

Shit is getting stupid now.

[ace3g]

Caplan_NBA (https://twitter.com/Caplan_NBA): Pop fears Tony Parker might have tendinitis in shin. Different injury from ankle, says he's very concerned.

[loveforthegame]

^ wonderful. :bang

[crc21209]

Caplan_NBA (https://twitter.com/Caplan_NBA): Pop fears Tony Parker might have tendinitis in shin. Different injury from ankle, says he's very concerned.

Wait, wait, what? Craig Sager just said that TP is ok physically....

[superjames1992]

Caplan_NBA (https://twitter.com/Caplan_NBA): Pop fears Tony Parker might have tendinitis in shin. Different injury from ankle, says he's very concerned.
Oh, fuck no.

[timtonymanu]

:depressed

[DPG21920]

I do find it funny how Pop gets lauded for resting his players and focusing on health instead of seeding, and what have we got?

Manu? out. Jackson? out. Parker? out. Kawhi? Sore knee. Neal? Bad calf.

If Pop didn't rest the guys, they would literally die.

[Darius McCrary]

Lol, seriously? Nothing to do but laugh at this point

[RD2191]

Caplan_NBA (https://twitter.com/Caplan_NBA): Pop fears Tony Parker might have tendinitis in shin. Different injury from ankle, says he's very concerned.
shut it down, lets go home.

[timtonymanu]

So fucking frustrating.

[crc21209]

JMcDonald_SAEN Pop says Parker affected during game with some sort of shin problem. So that's a new injury. 6 minutes ago

danmccarneysaen Tendinitis of the shin. Not sure I've ever heard that. 2 minutes ago

[Floyd Pacquiao]

lol Amuseddaysleeper you jinxing faggot

[blkroadrunners]

Son of a b*tch.

[thunderup]

Wow, I'm really sorry yall.

I hate the Spurs not being at full strength. Yall need some of our luck:lol.

[T Park]

Shin tendinitis is a new one for me. you could tell he wasn't right all night. Sit him down for the rest of the regular season.

Let him heal get him good.

[Russ]

I wonder if Pop will just refuse to suit a team up for the playoffs. :whine

[superjames1992]

I can't help but laughing at this point.

The whole team is made of glass. :lol

But, seriously, this sucks. :bang

[crc21209]

The 1 seed should be the last of our worries now. Sit TP for the rest of the regular season. They should still be able to finish with the #2 seed....

[justinandimcool]

sigh. it's just not meant to be this year folks.

maybe next year.

[Southwest Texas Fan]

http://www.ehow.com/way_5664279_physical-therapy-shin-splints-tendonitis.html

[J_Paco]

Damn, damn, damn......................................

See, you fucking complaining assholes in the game thread. The guy is battling various injuries and ya'll aren't happy when he can't have a superhuman performance.


For both shin splints and tendonitis, expect to put your normal workouts or sports activities on hold for about four weeks or until your pain and inflammation subside.

Read more: Physical Therapy for Shin Splints and Tendonitis | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/way_5664279_physical-therapy-shin-splints-tendonitis.html#ixzz2PYpCJiHH


:bang:bang:bang:bang:bang:bang

[Man In Black]

Hmmm.....Shin issue, shin tendonitis is only kinda bad, let's hope that rest will do it. We do not want it to be Compartment Syndrome, that takes longer.

[spurtech09]

screw it....might as well sit parker out for the rest of the season and play offs....spurs aren't destined to win

[Thread]

screw it....might as well sit parker out for the rest of the season and play offs....spurs aren't destined to win

I'll sleep better tonite. The thought of losing:::

Kobe: 5

the tired old shit bag Duncan: 4

had me walkin' floors last nite.

[spurtech09]

I'll sleep better tonite. The thought of losing:::

Kobe: 5

the tired old shit bag Duncan: 4

had me walkin' floors last nite.are you the DEVIL?

[Thread]

Damn, damn, damn

tkDGvWFtzgo

[coachmac87]

Shin injury?? Sounds like an excuse for him to sit out next game....CIA Pop!!!

[Darius McCrary]

This is becoming more and more like the 2009 season.

Parker was playing the best ball of his career, gets hurt, remaining important players all have nagging injuries that limit them, and we have a young player who should have been given more minutes all season.

[T Park]

This is becoming more and more like the 2009 season.

Parker was playing the best ball of his career, gets hurt, remaining important players all have nagging injuries that limit them, and we have a young player who should have been given more minutes all season.

who was the young player in 2009?

[crc21209]

who was the young player in 2009?

I'm assuming George Hill....

[spurtech09]

Shin injury?? Sounds like an excuse for him to sit out next game....CIA Pop!!!there off for 3 days....how much rest do you need....

[spurtech09]

oops my bad...spurs still have hawks...that's on me...sorry....after that is 3 days off

[coachmac87]

I just don't get how Tony could be falling apart. He was out 2-3 weeks...and had what played 4-5 games since being back?? Unless he was already hurting before ankle injury??? It just doesn't add up

[lefty]

Real MVPs dont get shin tendinitis

[Sean Cagney]

sigh. it's just not meant to be this year folks.

maybe next year.

LOL NO, it's not anytime soon if you want to be honest. This team had it's best shot last year, period. They had the stars aligned pretty much and then went down. That was our last hoorah at a title run. This team will go maybe WCF, if they made the Finals by some chance it would take an Injury to Lebron to win.

[spurtech09]

I just don't get how Tony could be falling apart. He was out 2-3 weeks...and had what played 4-5 games since being back?? Unless he was already hurting before ankle injury??? It just doesn't add up

Idk but injuries are piling up at the wrong time...manu,Jackson.and now parker again.....sucks man....I hope things are different when the play offs start

[crc21209]

JMcDonald_SAEN Pop: "I saw him come across half court actually limping at one time and said Tony, you’ve got to stop, so we’ll figure out what it is." 13 minutes ago

JMcDonald_SAEN The direct Pop quote on Parker injury was "My feeling is tendinitis, something in his shins or whatever." So it's kind of vague. 13 minutes ago

JMcDonald_SAEN Will TP play Sat vs. ATL? "We'll see," he says. 17 minutes ago

JMcDonald_SAEN Parker: "I just have to get healthy. I'm not going to give you any other answers than that." Pretty much is THE answer for Spurs. 19 minutes ago

JMcDonald_SAEN Parker in no mood to rehash medical chart. Kept repeating "I've just got to get healthy" and "I'll be alright" to any health question. 29 minutes ago

[spurtech09]

hopefuly its just some soreness .....

[Robz4000]

Would sitting Tony until the playoffs even help?

[Paulie]

http://thefortuno.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/The_Suicide_Series_12.jpg

[spurs10]

Would sitting Tony until the playoffs even help?
Good question!

[TJastal]

I do find it funny how Pop gets lauded for resting his players and focusing on health instead of seeding, and what have we got?

Manu? out. Jackson? out. Parker? out. Kawhi? Sore knee. Neal? Bad calf.

Having complete chaos surrounding the backup point guard practically the entire fuckin' season surely has played a hand in these injuries. Thanks, Pop.

[wut]

I do find it funny how Pop gets lauded for resting his players and focusing on health instead of seeding, and what have we got?

Manu? out. Jackson? out. Parker? out. Kawhi? Sore knee. Neal? Bad calf.
Imagine how bad it would be if Pop DIDN'T rest them! We just need to be honest and come to the realization that we need to rebuild with a young core...we have great old players, but that gets us no better than 2nd or 3rd round.

I know the truth is that we can't rebuild until Duncan retires...and it will be tough without him, but our window is on its last inch.

we can't continue to play every game worried about the health of our stars....I mean look at Thunder, no injuries, try to think back when the Spurs have EVER had no injuries?

[TJastal]

Imagine how bad it would be if Pop DIDN'T rest them! We just need to be honest and come to the realization that we need to rebuild with a young core...we have great old players, but that gets us no better than 2nd or 3rd round.

I know the truth is that we can't rebuild until Duncan retires...and it will be tough without him, but our window is on its last inch.

we can't continue to play every game worried about the health of our stars....I mean look at Thunder, no injuries, try to think back when the Spurs have EVER had no injuries?
Pop did well managing minutes this year but he was a total FAIL at getting a cohesive rotation implemented in a reasonable time frame. Playing in such a chaotic environment night after night may be suitable for 20 year olds on a D league minimum contract but hardly suitable for old vets like Parker & Ginobili.

Btw...mavericks proved 2 years ago that its possible to win with an older core so that's no excuse.

[Russo21]

Damn Lefty, the girl in your picture is Perky as fuck. :toast

[iminol]

According to Monroe:
Tony Parker out till playoffs.

Goodnight.

[z0sa]

:vomit:

[Paulie]

http://thefortuno.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/The_Suicide_Series_12.jpg

[superjames1992]

According to Monroe:
Tony Parker out till playoffs.

Goodnight.

Link?

Sad, if true. Our team is made of glass. They should have a "Fragile" warning on their jerseys, tbh.

[bklynspursfan]

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Looks like it's just a guess of his.

And if true, so what. We went 6-2 without him earlier. Let him get his explosiveness and rest while Nando can play some meaningful minutes to get his confidence and keep his rhythm going, since he's been shooting the ball pretty well lately.

There's only 6 games left, 1 b2b. 3 home and 3 away. Going 4-2 would be pretty good considering the circumstances. Against ATL, SAC, and MIN at home, we should be able to take care of business.

We just need to steal a road win in either Denver, LA, or GS.

[Kuestmaster]

Fuck, Monroe blocked me on twitter, so I can't see his updates, but he has some insider, so I'll trust that.
Bad bad news indeed.
Just secure the 2nd seed and then rest Timmy and Kawhi until the playoffs start.

[DesignatedT]

He's just guessing. I would definitely shut Parker down for the next 3 games though.

[Darius McCrary]

Parker was rushed back. He looked light years better when he first came back from injury. Last night he was simply broken. And that's AFTER sitting a whole game.
He obviously strained himself by coming back at 70% when hr did, and now he's at 5% if that.

2009. I'd be surprised if he even has a playoff run.

[Man In Black]

I don't think he was rushed back. You guys have to look at this as non-linear. Let's say that at the end of his 3rd week to the sprained ankle, TP's MRI shows everything to be normal. Nothing looks out of the ordinary. He goes through is normal progression, he passes all physical tests and then he is released to play.
What doesn't show is what happens during gameplay. Not so much that his ankle wasn't ready for him to do all they dynamic moves needed, I think it's more to the point of opponents beating on his legs. We live in a day where to get the edge, we have players that straddle the fine line between physical and dirty. Manu was taken out by DeAndre Jordan. Did he mean to hip check him that hard? Probably not, but he did and now Manu is out for 3-4 weeks. With TP, it's the same way starting with Miami and through last night's game.
If he's out 3-4 weeks, it's now not just to allow him time to keep healing, but to allow him time to strengthen because for as physical TP is being treated now, in the playoffs, it gets ramped up. Ref shenanigans aside, TP's greatest asset in staying healthy it to be ready to be able to dish out as much as he takes back.

[rjv]

i got np with shutting him down for a week

[jon123spurs]

TomTheSpursDude (@TomTheSpursDude) tweeted at 0:21 PM on Fri, Apr 05, 2013:
Tony Parker has a stress fracture which was caused by "ankle tendinitis" that worked way up the leg. #SpursUpdate #TonyParker #Injury

I have no idea how legit this guy is. Sounds like its true.

[superjames1992]

TomTheSpursDude (@TomTheSpursDude) tweeted at 0:21 PM on Fri, Apr 05, 2013:
Tony Parker has a stress fracture which was caused by "ankle tendinitis" that worked way up the leg. #SpursUpdate #TonyParker #Injury

I have no idea how legit this guy is. Sounds like its true.
If true, how long are we talking?

[Drew2354]

If true, ankle or foot stress fractures typically take 6 weeks to fully heal

[DesignatedT]

hmmmmm

[Robz4000]

Welp, pack it in for next year...

[loveforthegame]

Time to see what this team is made of.

[Sean Cagney]

Welp, pack it in for next year...

There is no next year, techincally it will come but guys will be a year older and seriously last year was their last legit shot at a title the way they were playing and they had health too (Rare nowadays for them) :(. This sucks, but hey it is what it is.

[Fabbs]

Not so much that his ankle wasn't ready for him to do all they dynamic moves needed, I think it's more to the point of opponents beating on his legs. We live in a day where to get the edge, we have players that straddle the fine line between physical and dirty. Manu was taken out by DeAndre Jordan. Did he mean to hip check him that hard? Probably not, but he did and now Manu is out for 3-4 weeks. With TP, it's the same way starting with Miami and through last night's game.
I got the impression DeAndre Jordan most definitely aimed for GNobs hammy all the way.
Did you see Miami and others going for Tonys ankle?

I myself am coming off 6 weeks of dislocated joint/ankle sprain and i got to tell you it is a bitch trying to return to pre injury movements. This without all the facilities and ass kissing Parker has access to. So yeesh, i dunno about Parkers true status.

[Mugen]

TomTheSpursDude (@TomTheSpursDude) tweeted at 0:21 PM on Fri, Apr 05, 2013:
Tony Parker has a stress fracture which was caused by "ankle tendinitis" that worked way up the leg. #SpursUpdate #TonyParker #Injury

I have no idea how legit this guy is. Sounds like its true.

Welp, there goes the season.

[DesignatedT]

Calm down. That isn't confirmed yet.

[Robz4000]

There is no next year, techincally it will come but guys will be a year older and seriously last year was their last legit shot at a title the way they were playing and they had health too (Rare nowadays for them) :(. This sucks, but hey it is what it is.

After last year I even said it'll be the 2013-2014 season when the Spurs have their best and last legit shot at the title. Even if the Spurs had gone all the way this year Miami would've been waiting to embarrass them in 5. Tim came back in great shape this year and he may come back near the same next year. Leonard will be better next year and the Spurs will have cap room to bring in some help. Might all amount to nothing, but this season wasn't going to end in a ring.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

TomTheSpursDude (@TomTheSpursDude) tweeted at 0:21 PM on Fri, Apr 05, 2013:
Tony Parker has a stress fracture which was caused by "ankle tendinitis" that worked way up the leg. #SpursUpdate #TonyParker #Injury

I have no idea how legit this guy is. Sounds like its true.

Please let this be BS

[jon123spurs]

Yea it hasn't been confirmed. A little early to start melting down.

[jon123spurs]

Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) tweeted at 9:04 AM on Fri, Apr 05, 2013:
NBA trainer who doesn't work w/TParker says near impossible 2 get tendinitis in the shin, said if its shin-related is probly stress fracture
(https://twitter.com/Chris_Broussard/status/320175226392551424)
Well Fuck!!!

[bklynspursfan]

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Just speculation.....

[DesignatedT]

Could it simply be shin splints?

[Seventyniner]

Could the Spurs still hold on to the #2 seed if they shut Parker down for the rest of the regular season? It might come to that.

[Robz4000]

Yes. They should be able to beat Atlanta without Tony, and then just need to win one of the four between @Den/@LAL/@GS/MIN. Even then it would take Denver winning out to tie.

[bklynspursfan]

Could the Spurs still hold on to the #2 seed if they shut Parker down for the rest of the regular season? It might come to that.

Check post #67 (i put their remaining opponents)
I think they very easily can. If they're very lucky and say OKC loses in Indy tonight and against the Knicks Sunday, they could even hang on to the 1, though that's much more unlikely at this point

[Darius McCrary]

/DriveForFive

[superjames1992]

Could the Spurs still hold on to the #2 seed if they shut Parker down for the rest of the regular season? It might come to that.
We have a four-game lead on Denver with only six games left, so we're pretty much guaranteed at a #1 or #2 seed at this point.

Unfortunately, Parker's injury could be worse than just for the rest of the regular season, it sounds. Let's hope the stress fracture reports are wrong...

[UZER]

Imagine how bad it would be if Pop DIDN'T rest them! We just need to be honest and come to the realization that we need to rebuild with a young core...we have great old players, but that gets us no better than 2nd or 3rd round.

I know the truth is that we can't rebuild until Duncan retires...and it will be tough without him, but our window is on its last inch.

we can't continue to play every game worried about the health of our stars....I mean look at Thunder, no injuries, try to think back when the Spurs have EVER had no injuries?

I've been saying it forever. All this resting players when they are not actually injured is bullshit. Play if you're healthy, sit if you're injured (not "hurt"). All this stopping starting for the body is the worst thing you can do. It never finds its rhythm and builds the tolerance to getting hurt. Besides, if you're gonna get injured, you're gonna get injured, nothing you can do about it. Case and point being Manu breaking his elbow on the last day of the season.

Pop over manages these guys...too many minutes, you don't know the system, changes lineups every night, you missed a rotation so you sit for 5 games (unless you're Bonner). He's gone from genius to mad scientist.

Phil never sat guys unless they were injured, and his teams were always healthy (Fat Shaq doesn't count because that was his own doing). He maybe sat a guy for a game or two at the end of the regular sesaon, but that was it. This is one thing Kobe learned....play through it. Sure he embellishes his injuries, but dude is super durable.

[spursfanincolorado]

Watch it end up being cuz of lack of support from his new "Peak" athletic shoes.

[dbreiden83080]

Shut it down till round 1..

These injuries have wrecked the Spurs title hopes.. :(

[Seventyniner]

Check post #67 (i put their remaining opponents)
I think they very easily can. If they're very lucky and say OKC loses in Indy tonight and against the Knicks Sunday, they could even hang on to the 1, though that's much more unlikely at this point

I must have overlooked #67. 4-2 is a stretch without Tony or Manu, but 3-3 guarantees a top 2 seed. The Hawks have been hit by injuries too, and home games vs SAC and MIN should be wins regardless, so to answer my original question, yes, I think the Spurs can hold on to a top 2 seed if Parker sits the rest of the RS.

I don't think there's any chance at #1, though. Remember, the Thunder have the tiebreaker now; season series is tied 2-2 and the Spurs are guaranteed to finish with a better record vs the East, meaning the Thunder will have a better record vs the West if the teams end up tied.

[Man In Black]

Injuries could be chalked up to nothing more than bad luck. A guy could get injured walking down a flight of stairs. With TP, if it's a stress reaction, then he would need 3 weeks off easily. With the treatment, which would probably use an electrical stimulation machine to promote faster healing, he should be back to full strength but they should make an orthotic for both his shin and his heel to reduce the shock from playing and protect his shin from misguided opponents.

[Sean Cagney]

Shut it down till round 1..

These injuries have wrecked the Spurs title hopes.. :(
Lets be honest with Miami playing the way they do there is no ittle hopes for any other team this year barring a big injury to Lebron. I think their title hopes said last year in game 5 at home of the WCF. This year they just have not had health nor time to get on a roll like they were last year around ths time. Last year shortened season, injuries were null around this time for once and they were on a roll! That is as good as it is going to get.

[Harry Callahan]

I love how Parker has already been diagnosed and done for the season based on some speculating NBA bloggers comments. Wait for word from the Spurs please.

The Spurs might be the only thing between some interesting playoff basketball suspense and a repeat of last year's finals zzzzzzz.

[Paulie]

I've been saying it forever. All this resting players when they are not actually injured is bullshit. Play if you're healthy, sit if you're injured (not "hurt"). All this stopping starting for the body is the worst thing you can do. It never finds its rhythm and builds the tolerance to getting hurt. Besides, if you're gonna get injured, you're gonna get injured, nothing you can do about it. Case and point being Manu breaking his elbow on the last day of the season.

Pop over manages these guys...too many minutes, you don't know the system, changes lineups every night, you missed a rotation so you sit for 5 games (unless you're Bonner). He's gone from genius to mad scientist.

Phil never sat guys unless they were injured, and his teams were always healthy (Fat Shaq doesn't count because that was his own doing). He maybe sat a guy for a game or two at the end of the regular sesaon, but that was it. This is one thing Kobe learned....play through it. Sure he embellishes his injuries, but dude is super durable.

truth

[superjames1992]

Miami looks better than they really are since they play in the weak Eastern Conference. When healthy, I think we'd have a shot. Granted, we wouldn't be the favorites, but there's no need to have such defeatism surrounding it. We gang banged LeBron the last time we met him in the Finals (granted, he was younger and dumber then).

[Sean Cagney]

Miami looks better than they really are since they play in the weak Eastern Conference. When healthy, I think we'd have a shot. Granted, we wouldn't be the favorites, but there's no need to have such defeatism surrounding it. We gang banged LeBron the last time we met him in the Finals (granted, he was younger and dumber then).

Lebron was not near what he is today then, and he didn't have Wade or Bosh next to him, that 07 series is so long ago and irrelevant to how it would go now, plus no Bowen. I don't think Spurs would beat Miami, not being negative but honestly to me they would have no shot if they reached the finals without HC in a 7 game series vs. Miami barring injury.

[Paulie]

Don't know if true, but hopefully it's just Pops lyin' just to keep Tony rested

[Brazil]

Don't know if true, but hopefully it's just Pops lyin' just to keep Tony rested

it doesn't make any sense, if it was the case why would play him against OKC just the first half ?

[bklynspursfan]

I must have overlooked #67. 4-2 is a stretch without Tony or Manu, but 3-3 guarantees a top 2 seed. The Hawks have been hit by injuries too, and home games vs SAC and MIN should be wins regardless, so to answer my original question, yes, I think the Spurs can hold on to a top 2 seed if Parker sits the rest of the RS.

I don't think there's any chance at #1, though. Remember, the Thunder have the tiebreaker now; season series is tied 2-2 and the Spurs are guaranteed to finish with a better record vs the East, meaning the Thunder will have a better record vs the West if the teams end up tied.

I think #1 is highly unlikely, but it's at least not out of the question.

I think if it came to it, they could definitely steal one in OKC. They almost did last year had it not been for Perkins & Ibaka shooting a combined 18/20. (They won that game by I believe 5 points)

Last night, despite going down big, being injured, playing 4 games in 5 nights etc... They continued to battle and come back.

[HI-FI]

well I guess this is going to turn into an anti-Pop thread. to me, we were doing alright without Parker and he seemed determined to come back early. I don't think that was on Pop. I guess Pop could've vetoed it, but Parker probably pushed himself too much. He should've rested longer.

This team just can't catch a brake. well....that's not entirely true....Duncan survived an injury that could've been brutal, and he's been our no.1 or 2 option the whole season (per par).

This stress fracture shit is most disturbing though if true. I hope it's not, and I have no problems with him being shut down for awhile, let Nando and CoJo get more acclimated.


Real MVPs dont get shin tendinitis
:lol
great sig btw Lefty.

[hater]

holy shit :pctoss

this fucking sucks tbh

[hater]

and :lmao at the idiots that say Pop injured him :lol

[DesignatedT]

Once again this is coming from some random dude on twitter. It might be true but it might not. No official word yet.

[hater]

well this is no random dude on twitter. Unfortunately IMO time to prepare for the worst.


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[Robz4000]

Only hope for the Spurs is if Manu comes back early and is able to play well. Otherwise first round exit imo.

[bklynspursfan]

well this is no random dude on twitter. Unfortunately IMO time to prepare for the worst.

No random dude, but that's what someone he knows "thinks" Also mentioned it could be the ankle tendonitis that worked it's way up the leg.

Lot of speculation when Timmy went down, let's just hope we can catch a break here. I think TP should sit out the rest of the way at this point, even if it's not that serious.

[DesignatedT]

well this is no random dude on twitter. Unfortunately IMO time to prepare for the worst.

That's pure speculation lol.

[superbigtime]

Jack, Kawhi, Tony, Tim, Manu, Neal all banged up. holy cannoli.

[hater]

That's pure speculation lol.

yeah from an nba trainer. not a "random dude".

like I said prepare for the worst, hope for the best

[TE]

well this is no random dude on twitter. Unfortunately IMO time to prepare for the worst.

One can't just speculate it's a stress fracture tbh. You need tests to confirm that. I doubt it's a stress fracture. Tony and Manu will be ready for the playoffs. Playing against Houston will get the team up and going for the rest of the playoffs tbh.

[spurtech09]

Only hope for the Spurs is if Manu comes back early and is able to play well. Otherwise first round exit imo.agree....Kinda weird how all these injuries are going on at this time....

[Sean Cagney]

Jack, Kawhi, Tony, Tim, Manu, Neal all banged up. holy cannoli.

:(. This could be a first round exit if things do not go right, damn thats a big toll. I wish for health!

[rpduke]

If the medical staff thought it was a stress fracture, wouldn't there have been reports by now that TP was scheduled for xrays (or even had the xrays)?

[InRareForm]

There is a world of difference between a flared up shin splints and a stress fracture.

[TE]

If the medical staff thought it was a stress fracture, wouldn't there have been reports by now that TP was scheduled for xrays (or even had the xrays)?

Good point. Is there anybody that knows if TP underwent an MRI or something?

[ace3g]

If the medical staff thought it was a stress fracture, wouldn't there have been reports by now that TP was scheduled for xrays (or even had the xrays)?

Conspiracy, but not on the day Playoff tickets go on sale.

[hater]

im sure all xrays and mris are done

its either really really bad news or they still trying to figure out the diagnosis

[ElNono]

Let's wait until there's an official word on it before cliff jumping...

In the meantime, where's the "TP is made of glass" thread? :rolleyes

[Kuestmaster]

I don't think the lack of news is good news... The spurs are always fast when it comes to diagnosis and giving timetables for an injury.
I seriously hope right now it'll only sideline Parker until the end of the regular season... but I doubt it.

[Robz4000]

Maybe there wasn't an MRI scheduled. We could all be hypothesizing for nothing.



/optimism

[101A]

How long did it take the Spurs to tell us Tim was out for the playoffs in 2000?

Silence is not unprecedented.

[dylankerouac]

How long did it take the Spurs to tell us Tim was out for the playoffs in 2000?

Silence is not unprecedented.

Come to think of it today is the first day tickets went on sale to the public iirc.

[InRareForm]

Why is the ticket thing such a big deal? First round opponent is still a first round opponent. If anything, there is a chance for 4 home games if parker is out. It's not like they are playing the 96 bulls in the first round and no one will want to go to the game.

[siraulo23]

If its stress fracture tp is done for the season correct?

prepare for the worst and hope for the best spurs fans, man this sucks

[SupremeGuy]

The lack of news has me hopeful. If it was serious, he would have had an MRI or X-ray by now.

*clings to hope*

[Robz4000]

6-8 weeks recovery time for a stress fracture...

fffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff

[rpduke]

Lack of word from the organization has me hoping its just something that can be treated with some rest/ice etc. Maybe he got kicked in the shin last night??? He hasn't played enough lately to already develop a stress fracture, has he?

[Sean Cagney]

6-8 weeks recovery time for a stress fracture...

fffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff

If that is the case there is still a chance to come back late MAY!!!!!!!!!!!! YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS.

[superjames1992]

NANDO will lead us to the promised land, tbh. One Frenchie comes out, another goes in. Onward to victory!

[Budkin]

http://thefortuno.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/The_Suicide_Series_12.jpg

:lol

[superjames1992]

The lack of news has me hopeful. If it was serious, he would have had an MRI or X-ray by now.

*clings to hope*

I don't know, man. The Spurs may just be keeping the devastating news under wraps right now to protect Playoff ticket sales, tbh, per par.

[TheGoldStandard]

Chris is a dummy, yes you can get Shin tendonitis so I'm not sure why that trainer would say that, there is tendons running all around the leg shin, ankle, knee etc.. so yeah its probably tendonitis of some kind because Tony has been pushing it to get back quickly so over exerting himself while he's recovering, going too hard to try to do something too soon off those legs that are still banged up probably caused all that stress too. No official word probably means that's something they can treat with rest/meds. I'd sit him the remainder of the regular season and hope that he can get it together for the 1st round.

[TD 21]

Team bad luck strikes again. Anyone still think this team will be "fine"? Whether it's tendonitis or a stress fracture, it doesn't really matter (I don't need someone playing amateur doctor to tell me the difference in recovery time; I'm well aware and was not getting at that anyway). Either way, he's most likely out until the playoffs and when he get's back, he, like Ginobili, still won't be 100% and obviously won't be in game shape/rhythm. If by some chance they're not eliminated in the 1st round, they will be in the 2nd. Chalk it up as yet one more season down the drain.

Not only is this terrible news on a micro level, but on a macro level, too. The season, in general, has lost all intrigue. The Heat were likely going to win it all anyway, but now it's a foregone conclusion.

[Robz4000]

Team bad luck strikes again. Anyone still think this team will be "fine"? Whether it's tendonitis or a stress fracture, it doesn't really matter (I don't need someone playing amateur doctor to tell me the difference in recovery time; I'm well aware and was not getting at that anyway). Either way, he's most likely out until the playoffs and when he get's back, he, like Ginobili, still won't be 100% and obviously won't be in game shape/rhythm. If by some chance they're not eliminated in the 1st round, they will be in the 2nd. Chalk it up as yet one more season down the drain.

Not only is this terrible news on a micro level, but on a macro level, too. The season, in general, has lost all intrigue. The Heat were likely going to win it all anyway, but now it's a foregone conclusion.

Even without a 100% Tony and Manu, the Spurs will get out of the first round as long as they're playing and effective. If they manage to draw Denver in the 2nd round, considering their own injuries, I can see the Spurs surviving them too. It all comes down to whether or not they can play.

[rjv]

How long did it take the Spurs to tell us Tim was out for the playoffs in 2000?

Silence is not unprecedented.

we always knew it was a torn meniscus. the question was whether to play and wait to have surgery after season; tim could have played had pop ever given the green light but he shut him down instead.

[TheGoldStandard]

You're right about Miami, I don't really see anyone beating them 4 times in 7 games but the playoff picture is pretty wide open in the west. Sure we lost last night but for as much of a powerhouse that OKC is they let the Spurs back into the game 2 times while we were under manned in there backyard. Without someone coming off the bench for them to light it up each and every night the Spurs have a good chance regardless if they are the 1st or 2nd seed. The 1st seed would be nice if only for the HCA throughout the west but I see The Clippers/Memphis matchup more problematic than Den/GS. OKC does have a problem playing Denver though which would make for a tough matchup after they face Houston who with Harden would give them there championship best.

[dbreiden83080]

Lets be honest with Miami playing the way they do there is no ittle hopes for any other team this year barring a big injury to Lebron. I think their title hopes said last year in game 5 at home of the WCF. This year they just have not had health nor time to get on a roll like they were last year around ths time. Last year shortened season, injuries were null around this time for once and they were on a roll! That is as good as it is going to get.

Well i am still looking forward to the playoffs and think the Spurs can make a push. Gotta try to stay somewhat optimistic.

[Bruno]

So much wild speculations in this thread :wow

What about just wait Spurs diagnosis?

[superjames1992]

So much wild speculations in this thread :wow

What about just wait Spurs diagnosis?
But that's no fun.

[Budkin]

we always knew it was a torn meniscus. the question was whether to play and wait to have surgery after season; tim could have played had pop ever given the green light but he shut him down instead.

Yeah then he was a thread's width away from bolting to Orlando.

[spurtech09]

patience people....the more we dwell on it the worse the injury it going to be....Tony Parker will be fine....parker just sore or something.....cramps

[superjames1992]

patience people....the more we dwell on it the worse the injury it going to be....Tony Parker will be fine....parker just sore or something.....cramps
Link?

[DeadlyDynasty]

Great news:tu

[Mugen]

I'd encase Tim in carbonite until the first round tbh.

[Budkin]

Great news:tu

Ah come on DD!

[Morg1411]

Great news:tu Fuckhead! :tu

[superjames1992]

Great news:tu
umadbro?

[DeadlyDynasty]

umadbro?

about?

[UZER]

Shin splints can be pretty serious, that's what ended Willie Andersons career.

he retired because he fractured his shins over and over. Even had a rod put in them. Once fractured them just by bumping into his bed. IIRC

[dbreiden83080]

Sit Manu and Tony till the playoffs, Limit the minutes for Tim and Kahwi.. Let OKC have the 1 seed..

[ace3g]

Sit Manu and Tony till the playoffs, Limit the minutes for Tim and Kahwi.. Let OKC have the 1 seed..

+ 1

[Russ]

Skip Bayless (who seems to have a source within the Spurs organization) seems to be worried about TP to the point of depondency.

However, I think TP is/will be fine. When the money is on the table we'll see that famous TP "burst." But not until then.

[TheGoldStandard]

Skip Bayless (who seems to have a source within the Spurs organization) seems to be worried about TP to the point of depondency.

However, I think TP is/will be fine. When the money is on the table we'll see that famous TP "burst." But not until then.

Skip Bayless bases most of his takes on speculation. TP will be fine.

[Sean Cagney]

Skip Bayless bases most of his takes on speculation. TP will be fine.
I hope you are right, but what makes you say without a diagnosis he will just be fine? I mean no news is good news at times, but my GOD they are waiting for a long time to even say a word about it.

[TheGoldStandard]

I hope you are right, but what makes you say without a diagnosis he will just be fine? I mean no news is good news at times, but my GOD they are waiting for a long time to even say a word about it.

I could be wrong but if it were a major injury it would have leaked by now.. I'll roll with Tendonitis, Parker came back very quickly, was probably thinking to himself that he needed to be back sooner than later to help this team and when that happens people tend to go too strong, too hard too fast.

[boutons_deux]

Spurs must know by now, end of Friday, what's wrong with Tony.

[Paulie]

"Tony Parker has a stress fracture which was caused by "glass in the eye" which entered his cornea last year and took all season to gradually work it's way down to his shin. Stress fractures caused by night club glass are very rare but when questioned Tony said, "I just need to get healthy. I need to help zee Spurs keep the #1 seed so we can beat zee Lakers"

@LuvDrake_CBrown

[Russ]

I hope you are right, but what makes you say without a diagnosis he will just be fine? I mean no news is good news at times, but my GOD they are waiting for a long time to even say a word about it.

TP has a flair for the dramatic. He has a bit of Kobe in him when it comes to heroically emerging from injury.

I think he will present himself to save the day when the moment is right.

If it really is shin splints or a stress fracture, however, I doubt that TP will ever be the same player. So you can take your pick till we know for sure.

[hater]

:lmao now his injury is career threatening?

Whats next. Hes got malignant cancer in the shin?

[Russ]

:lmao now his injury is career threatening?

Whats next. Hes got malignant cancer in the shin?

Dude, shin splints end careers. Become more aware.

But you're right, it's not cancer.

[superjames1992]

I could be wrong but if it were a major injury it would have leaked by now.. I'll roll with Tendonitis, Parker came back very quickly, was probably thinking to himself that he needed to be back sooner than later to help this team and when that happens people tend to go too strong, too hard too fast.
This is the San Antonio Spurs we are talking about. CIA Pop isn't going to let ANYTHING leak.

[superjames1992]

:lmao now his injury is career threatening?

Whats next. Hes got malignant cancer in the shin?
Tbh, Tony is aging and may never be the same again just because of age, per par. He turns 31 in May and, as a player who is very reliant on his speed and quickness, he could fade quicker than Manu, IMO.

Of course, that's just speculation, but speed generally drops off as one ages into the mid-30s. We've seen it with Manu, though his game isn't as dependent on blazing quickness as Tony. It would help Tony a lot if he could develop a consistent three-point shot, but he hasn't as of yet (he can hit them when spotting up in the corner wide open at a halfway decent rate, but that's about it).

[aal04]

im going to disagree and so no resting players.

Healthy, cold Td/TP/Manu isnt going to win us a ring. It will probably get us to second round.

We need them healthy and hot.

Play them 35-40 minutes and have them match fit for the playoffs. The risk of injury is something we will have to take.

Our big 3 have forgotten how to play 40 minutes and lets face it, we need them for 40 in the playoffs because our roleplayers disappear.

I say take the risk and run them to the ground.

Id rather have a smaller shot at the ring than a bigger shot of winning a 1v8/2v7 play off series

[Proxy]

TP and everyone got injured cause Pop rests them!

:rolleyes

[spurtech09]

still no update on tony?

[SupremeGuy]

By this point, no news is good news, tbh.

Let him rest until the playoffs start. Screw seeding.

[spurtech09]

By this point, no news is good news, tbh.

Let him rest until the playoffs start. Screw seeding.Hopfuly its a sign that everything is going to be alright:rolleyes

[SupremeGuy]

Remember when Pop limited Tony and Manu's minutes when they were younger? Looks like that shit was pointless. lol

[KaiRMD1]

I assume Tony just neds to sit out until the 1st round. That or Pop is purposely keeping this info hush hush. Haven't even heard about Jackson

[Robz4000]

I assume Tony just neds to sit out until the 1st round. That or Pop is purposely keeping this info hush hush. Haven't even heard about Jackson

Jack's MRI was negative. Prolly will be back tomorrow.

[TheGoldStandard]

Still think it'll be a rest type scenario with him starting in the playoffs. I don't like it because of the rhythm but its better than him trying to go out there and do something that will get him hurt again.

[KaiRMD1]

Hopefully, it will all work out and the Spurs can still make a stand in the playoffs.

[TheGoldStandard]

Hopefully, it will all work out and the Spurs can still make a stand in the playoffs.

WCF trip or bust.. That's my expectations anything beyond that is icing on the cake.

[KaiRMD1]

WCF trip or bust.. That's my expectations anything beyond that is icing on the cake.

Same here, I'm fine with that but I want that game 7 that was supposed to happen last year. Basketball fans were robbed of a great game 7 that was just itching to happen.

[Hoops Czar]

I come to the sight and see a seven page TP injury thread and think its something serious. I open it up and it's nothing but bullshit. Only on Spurstalk.

[TheGoldStandard]

Same here, I'm fine with that but I want that game 7 that was supposed to happen last year. Basketball fans were robbed of a great game 7 that was just itching to happen.

This is why I wanted the 1st seed because Denver matches up well against OKC even with the injuries but we're capable of taking them in a series and last night proved that. If we had been blown out by 25 and didn't have any runs then I'd concede we were done but it was still a very winnable game with as many flaws as we played with and injuries.

[spurs10]

I come to the sight and see a seven page TP injury thread and think its something serious. I open it up and it's nothing but bullshit. Only on Spurstalk.
:lol
Yeah, pretty much! Just a lot of speculation. I don't think no news is good news. Look how long it took to say Manu was out. First he was out for one game, three days later it was much worse. Uggghhh.....

[Sean Cagney]

Same here, I'm fine with that but I want that game 7 that was supposed to happen last year. Basketball fans were robbed of a great game 7 that was just itching to happen.

Your damn right, that was bound to happen and it did not because of the Refs. Spurs did blow a big lead yes, but the Refs did what they could in there to make sure it happened.
:lol
Yeah, pretty much! Just a lot of speculation. I don't think no news is good news. Look how long it took to say Manu was out. First he was out for one game, three days later it was much worse. Uggghhh.....

I pretty much think you are right here, I would bet it is worse than we think right now being they are so quiet on it. Usually POP says he is out for a while and probably a few weeks, we have not even gotten that yet so I know it's worse than just a few weeks being nothing is said. Not even a tweet from a teammate or Tony yet at all, I know thats not good.

[D12]

Spurs falling apart per the usual.

Good that they're avoiding us in the first round. They would be getting 8.

[Budkin]

Spurs falling apart per the usual.

Good that they're avoiding us in the first round. They would be getting 8.

:lol "avoiding" the Lakers

[spurs10]

Spurs falling apart per the usual.

Good that they're avoiding us in the first round. They would be getting 8.
You probably won't be playing in the playoffs, so it's not of much concern...???:rollin

[HI-FI]

You probably won't be playing in the playoffs, so it's not of much concern...???:rollin

nah, Lakers are making it. call me cynical, call me realistic, NBA is making it happen.

as for Tony, the lack of news or tweets from him is a bit alarming. i can't lie, I still think he would choke in the playoffs if healthy, but I hope for his health and his future it's nothing serious. I wish he wouldn't have rushed back so quickly, but what's done is done at this point.

[spurs10]

Your damn right, that was bound to happen and it did not because of the Refs. Spurs did blow a big lead yes, but the Refs did what they could in there to make sure it happened.

I pretty much think you are right here, I would bet it is worse than we think right now being they are so quiet on it. Usually POP says he is out for a while and probably a few weeks, we have not even gotten that yet so I know it's worse than just a few weeks being nothing is said. Not even a tweet from a teammate or Tony yet at all, I know thats not good.
Yeah, I'm not too happy about being right in this case, but the silence is deafening. Too %^$ing quiet to be good. I'm still holding out for something workable....a month....anything.

[Robz4000]

Maybe there wasn't an MRI scheduled. We could all be hypothesizing for nothing.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

This was posted on the FB page for the Tony Parker show:

(English translation): http://translate.google.ca/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rmcsport.fr%2Feditorial%2F36618 8%2Fnba-inquietude-pour-parker%2F

[superjames1992]

This was posted on the FB page for the Tony Parker show:

(English translation): http://translate.google.ca/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rmcsport.fr%2Feditorial%2F36618 8%2Fnba-inquietude-pour-parker%2F
That doesn't sound good.

[DesignatedT]

Nothing new in that article.

[Robz4000]

The fact they're still talking about health for the playoffs is good, but then again I'm prolly reaching at this point.

[Darkwaters]

Thunder play back to back tough games. Tomorrow @Indiana and Sunday afternoon at home against the Knicks.

Neither of those is an especially tough game. Those are still two JV Eastern Conference teams, whose records are inflated by playing in that conference.

[tuncaboylu]

We need 3 games to lock 2nd seed. We can win them without Tony, Manu and even Duncan. We shouldn't risk none of them until the play-offs after now.

Enough is enough.

[boutons_deux]

looks like CoJo starts tonight

http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/scoreboard?date=20130406

[capek]

Not sure if I'd trust ESPN tbh, I doubt they've gotten that from Pop. It would be weird if De Colo didn't start, though I guess the explanation would be that Pop would want to keep De Colo playing with the second unit.

[hooperflash]

looks like CoJo starts tonight

http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/scoreboard?date=20130406

ESPN has had CoJo in the starting lineup for a while now, might not happen unfortunately.

[Kuestmaster]

Injury report: Tony Parker (sore neck) out tonight, Stephen Jackson (ankle) probable.

WTF. Sore neck?

[Kuestmaster]

Now more I think they are trying to hide us something.

[bklynspursfan]

^He did hurt his neck in that game vs the Clippers. Didn't Deandre Jordan come down hard on his neck?

If that's all his injury is, then talk about a lot of paranoia for nothing from some people :lol

[Fabbs]

We need 3 games to lock 2nd seed. We can win them without Tony, Manu and even Duncan. We shouldn't risk none of them until the play-offs after now.
Enough is enough.
+1
All the bullshit talk of seeding.
Did no good the past two years.

[Shastafarian]

^He did hurt his neck in that game vs the Clippers. Didn't Deandre Jordan come down hard on his neck?

If that's all his injury is, then talk about a lot of paranoia for nothing from some people :lol

Because neck injuries are never serious?

[bklynspursfan]

Because neck injuries are never serious?

Yes... But "sore neck"? Unless there's more to it than that, I don't think just a sore neck is a serious injury when you think about the other injuries that were a possibility

[Shastafarian]

Yes... But "sore neck"? Unless there's more to it than that, I don't think just a sore neck is a serious injury when you think about the other injuries that were a possibility

Fair enough

[acl14320]

Stephen Jackson just said he guranteed EVERYONE including TONY and MANU would be ready for the playoffs, so there is that

[bklynspursfan]

Stephen Jackson just said he guranteed EVERYONE including TONY and MANU would be ready for the playoffs, so there is that

That's a plus.

Here's the quote:

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[Robz4000]

Trust in Stak5 imo

[TDomination]

^He did hurt his neck in that game vs the Clippers. Didn't Deandre Jordan come down hard on his neck?

If that's all his injury is, then talk about a lot of paranoia for nothing from some people :lol

wasn't he hobbling around the last game? it seemed like it had something to do with his leg.

[bklynspursfan]

wasn't he hobbling around the last game? it seemed like it had something to do with his leg.

Looked like he was, definitely.. Pop said Tony is "sore all over" apparently, so maybe it's nothing a little rest can't fix. That and the adrenaline that should come from watching last years game 6 in OKC and just the playoffs in general.

[bklynspursfan]

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[Amuseddaysleeper]

See, you guys freaked out at me over nothing!

[spurs10]

I guess I can back away from the cliff!!?? Thanks bklynspursfan....:downspin:

[spurs10]

See, you guys freaked out at me over nothing!

Burn the witch!! Burn the witch!!:hungry:
:toast

[Amuseddaysleeper]

:lol

[Pop]

See, you guys freaked out at me over nothing!

Yeah I didn't see how it could be that serious when Pop repeatedly put him back in. I'm carefully optimistic.

[loveforthegame]

Glad there is nothing serious with Parker. Sorry he's banged up but luckily we can rest him for a bit before the playoffs.

Good to hear Jack is probable tonight too.

[Sean Cagney]

Whewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.

[Budkin]

Thank the Lord Almighty!

[jon123spurs]

Praise Jesus everything is ok with #MVParker.

[Maddog]

Thank the Lord Almighty!

And I was so pleased to be informed of this, that I ran 20 red lights in His honor
Thank you Jesus, thank you Lord.

[spurs10]

Whewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.
No kidding!!!!!!!

[DesignatedT]

Lol. Wait so he doesn't have a fractured leg? The random twitter tweet was wrong? No kidding.

[Budkin]

See, you guys freaked out at me over nothing!

We love ya Amused!

[spurs10]

Lol. Wait so he doesn't have a fractured leg? The random twitter tweet was wrong? No kidding.
You were indeed the voice of reason during the Great Panic of 2013! :toast

[Budkin]

That's a plus.

Here's the quote:

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http://nbcprobasketballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/stephen-jackson-spurs.jpg

[DesignatedT]

You were indeed the voice of reason during the Great Panic of 2013! :toast

:lol

[dbreiden83080]

Just rest him, Playoffs start April 20th.. That gives him 2 solid weeks to heal up..

[superjames1992]

CIA Pop is hiding the real injury just to protect playoff ticket sales, tbh. You just wait. In six days, we'll learn Tony has a broken spine and is paralyzed from the neck down. Tbh.

LOL, but seriously, this sounds like good news. Interesting quote by SJAX in regard to Manu. It sounds like Pop may just be playing it safe with the 3-4 week timeframe, like I thought.

[Cane]

Snoopy dance time

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmvx46YGIP1qkjsbko1_400.gif

[cd021]

CIA Pop is hiding the real injury just to protect playoff ticket sales, tbh. You just wait. In six days, we'll learn Tony has a broken spine and is paralyzed from the neck down. Tbh.

LOL, but seriously, this sounds like good news. Interesting quote by SJAX in regard to Manu. It sounds like Pop may just be playing it safe with the 3-4 week timeframe, like I thought.

Captain has to keep it real. can't tell a lie.

[boutons_deux]

Just rest him, Playoffs start April 20th.. That gives him 2 solid weeks to heal up..

then he'll have to play full minutes to get in game shape for the 2nd round.

[spurtech09]

Tony has been getting beat up pretty good....kind of hard to get going when you body is hurting.....I say let tony rest for a couple games and maybe play the last game just to get the mojo going.....who cares about seedings.....spurs are in the play offs and we need the whole gang to be healthy....

[Harry Callahan]

Let's just get to the finish line at 1 or 2 in the WC. Tony's been such a big reason for the 56 wins already. A little bit of a break would be a big thing for him. Let the young guys do some heavy lifting the next two weeks at the guard spot.

If Tony can just get fresh again, the Spurs have a shot to win the whole thing - a great shot I don't know but it is something that could happen.

You never know when something weird could happen to another team health-wise. Even the Heat and Thunder are one misstep from being in the Denver Nugget's shoes with a key component being out till next year. The Spurs are good enough with all hands on deck to beat those two teams.

[bklynspursfan]

I guess I can back away from the cliff!!?? Thanks bklynspursfan....:downspin:

:toast

[capek]

See, you guys freaked out at me over nothing!

Man, and we were all in the mood for some good pitchforking too! :depressed

Time to disperse guys:

http://livesavage.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/angry-mob.bmp

[spurtech09]

Thank the Lord Almighty!Amen brother:toast

[thunderup]

Good news. Now gives us the #1 seed. :lol

[spurs10]

Man, and we were all in the mood for some good pitchforking too! :depressed

Time to disperse guys:

http://livesavage.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/angry-mob.bmp

:lol Great shot!!

[Budkin]

Good news. Now gives us the #1 seed. :lol

Pretty sure y'all got it wrapped up at this point. Spurs gotta just focus on making it into the playoffs somewhat healthy.

[siraulo23]

Nothing serious, pheew

he looked so bad pop had to take him out, and with pops comments it wasn't an overreaction to think its something serious

[kingmalaki]

So has the injury cost Parker his 1st team All NBA spot? I figured it would be a fight between him, CP3 and Kobe.

[Budkin]

So has the injury cost Parker his 1st team All NBA spot? I figured it would be a fight between him, CP3 and Kobe.

He'll be lucky to make 3rd.

[Paulie]

I need a few booze

[dbreiden83080]

then he'll have to play full minutes to get in game shape for the 2nd round.

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

Just rest him for 2 weeks IMO..

[superjames1992]

Pop just Tweeted me that Tony will be out for the rest of the season with a fractured spine. I texted him back my condolences.

[tmtcsc]

I need a few booze

I don't sweat you!

[ace3g]

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.