Injury Thread: Parker out with Back spasms

[Gino-Step]

Didn't look good.

UPDATE: Will get MRI for potential bulging disc.

Guys who live like Tiger and Tony prone for back surgery.

[superjames1992]

:cry

[DesignatedT]

Didn't look good.

Lol what didn't look good

[Johnny RIngo]

lol FIBA

[NickiRasgo]

How was it? Is it just precaution or what?

[Cry Havoc]

How was it? Is it just precaution or what?

Probably too early to tell. Sad, too, dude was going off.

[Gino-Step]

Good news is he's not very important against teams like OKC and Miami.

[NickiRasgo]

Probably too early to tell. Sad, too, dude was going off.

Awww. Thought it was like a precaution. Damn! Is dallasmaverickslose alternate account of Amusedaysleeper?

[ElNono]

The All Length & Mobility lineup will get us the win though...

[313]

The All Length & Mobility lineup will get us the win though...:flag:

[Mugen]

He'll be fine, was probably gonna go back into coast mode after this game tbh. Better to just sit him.

[Sausage]

Pretty sure they were just looking for an excuse to rest him. If this were a playoff game, he'd be playing.

[superjames1992]

DNP - Broken Ego

tbh...

[EVAY]

DNP - Broken Ego

tbh...

FIFY!!

[Gino-Step]

The All Length & Mobility lineup will get us the win though...

Yep. This is a good thing.

[thispego]

Didn't look good.

:lmao

[Russ]

Good news is he's not very important against teams like OKC and Miami.

Ouch.

[Diego20]

Good news is he's not very important against teams like OKC and Miami.

Come on, he still can do 6-23 :lol

[ElNono]

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[SpurSwag]

Sit him til the playoffs tbh

[Russ]

452982455301992448

Hopefully this is just cover to sit him till the second round.

[weebo]

Probably be out a couple of weeks.

[HI-FI]

good for Patty and CoJo to get the burn, especially if Parker starts sharting in the playoffs.

[Mugen]

Can the Spurs waive James and pick up another PG for the last 5 games? Probably makes more sense considering Daye/Bonner are back.

[Baam]

Good news is he's not very important against teams like OKC and Miami.

Forcing LeBron to guard him qualifies as pretty important imo but what do I know...

[SpurPadre]

Probably be out a couple of weeks.

Lol, don't fear monger. It's day to day.

[Seventyniner]

Sit him til the playoffs tbh

Yup. If the Thunder lose tonight the Spurs' magic number is down to 2. The Spurs should easily be able to go at least 2-3 without Parker.

[Sean Cagney]

Yup. If the Thunder lose tonight the Spurs' magic number is down to 2. The Spurs should easily be able to go at least 2-3 without Parker.
You would hope :lol. If not the Thunder need to continue to stumble some.

[313]

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You don't get an MRI for back spasms. Spurs worried about potential bulging disc in Tony Parker's spine

[thispego]

lol eat shit 313

[Darius McCrary]

Good news is he's not very important against teams like OKC and Miami.
heyyyoooooooo!

[ElNono]

GWS, Tony

[Gino-Step]

Kawhi career high 26. Manu season high 26.

Coincidence? I think not. I'd much rather have the ball in Kawhi or Manu's hands tbh. More efficient and not sieves defensively.

Length and mobility. I'm liking the Spurs chances to make a deep run.

Tony Parker has played his last All Star Game IMO.

[SpurSwag]

Yup. If the Thunder lose tonight the Spurs' magic number is down to 2. The Spurs should easily be able to go at least 2-3 without Parker.

Looks like they lost, so yeah it's all but locked up at this point. This is the worst stretch of the season though, these games are pretty meaningless now but Tim, Tony, Manu etc. need to play a little just to keep some rhythm while the risk of injury stays the same. Especially if we play Phoenix who is a team we'd actually need to be pretty sharp against imo.

[ducks]

spurs play the suns on back to back
spurs should go out beat dallas Thursday face suns friday
hope suns get number 7 seed and face thunder in first round
suns beat the thunder 2 out of three in regular season and tonight

[DPG21920]

Just as he was seemingly rounding into form. Please don't let this be serious.

[Mugen]

It's bad news that it might be serious enough to warrant an MRI. Hopefully it is just spasms and it's nothing disc related as that pretty much ends the Spurs championship aspirations this season.

Terrible news tbh.

[timtonymanu]

Get well, TP.

I'm dreading the news tomorrow. Please be okay.

[T Park]

The Spurs MRI everything. He has a new injury they want to check it out.

Nothing more nothing less.

[daslicer]

It didn't look that bad to me. I suffered from a back spasm injury that was worse then the fall Parker took so I'm optimistic its not that bad. My spasms lasted a week and it was on a much harder fall then what Parker had. Just the fact Parker was able to walk off the court is a good sign to me.

[SpurPadre]

Just gotta stay positive and hope TP is ok. Until we see the results of the MRI, cool it with the fear-mongering and doom in gloom bullshit.

[313]

It didn't look that bad to me. I suffered from a back spasm injury that was worse then the fall Parker took so I'm optimistic its not that bad. My spasms lasted a week and it was on a much harder fall then what Parker had. Just the fact Parker was able to walk off the court is a good sign to me.
great news :toast

[ElNono]

http://i62.tinypic.com/293u6ns.jpg

Looks pretty good, IMO...

[superjames1992]

Spurstalk medical staff going to work, per par. :lol

[Mel_13]

I'm optimistic. When he came out of the game, he kind of waved towards Pop, grabbed a towel and headed to the tunnel. He appeared to be walking normally and was not accompanied by a trainer.

Hopefully, the MRI is clean, but I wouldn't expect him to play again in the regular season regardless of the results.

[Sean Cagney]

It didn't look that bad to me. I suffered from a back spasm injury that was worse then the fall Parker took so I'm optimistic its not that bad. My spasms lasted a week and it was on a much harder fall then what Parker had. Just the fact Parker was able to walk off the court is a good sign to me.

Hey slicer whats up? Long time no see man.

[superjames1992]

It was interesting to see Manu and Kawhi go off when MVParker was on the bench, tbh..........................

[ElNono]

I'm optimistic. When he came out of the game, he kind of waved towards Pop, grabbed a towel and headed to the tunnel. He appeared to be walking normally and was not accompanied by a trainer.

Hopefully, the MRI is clean, but I wouldn't expect him to play again in the regular season regardless of the results.

When they showed it on TV, it looked like he waved to the doctor, who came down from the stands and went into the locker room after him...

[SpursFan86]

We can definitely manage 2 wins and lock up the 1st seed without Parker. And to be honest, I don't think we'd have any problem getting past the 1st round without him either. That potentially gives him, what, 3 or 4 weeks to recover if he really needs it? I'm not too worried.

[Mugen]

looks like the injury occurred at around the 7:40 mark in the 1st. He didn't move very well after that fall but was still able to run around.

Hopefully it's nothing too serious.

At least, we'll get to see some passes on fast breaks and stuff tbh...

[Mel_13]

When they showed it on TV, it looked like he waved to the doctor, who came down from the stands and went into the locker room after him...

OK, thanks. I didn't see that. I always look to see if any of the training staff follow a player out.

Somewhat less optimistic now.

[BillMc]

If it were a bulging disc or similar such injury, would that end his season?

[Robz4000]

Didn't Diaw have a similar injury last season and only missed the first round?

[BillMc]

Didn't Diaw have a similar injury last season and only missed the first round?

I thought that was a cist on his spine or something like that which had to be removed.

[Mel_13]

If it were a bulging disc or similar such injury, would that end his season?

FWIW, Redick missed about six weeks with a severe form of that injury.

This article may be helpful:

http://www.clipsnation.com/2014/3/2/5462622/a-look-into-what-ails-j-j-redick

[superjames1992]

Tbh, Enrique is just coming up with another injury so he can blame his playoff failures on them. Injury scapegoat, per par.......

Ala 6.

[playblair]

cojo = ball movement/defense ................ cojo will have a break out playoffs.....................

[RD2191]

playbair coming out of nowhere with a left hook

[BillMc]

FWIW, Redick missed about six weeks with a severe form of that injury.

This article may be helpful:

http://www.clipsnation.com/2014/3/2/5462622/a-look-into-what-ails-j-j-redick

Interesting read. Thanks for that. :toast Based on that article a bulging disc could range from almost nothing on the injury scale to season ending surgery. So, its hurry up and wait, I guess.

[superjames1992]

playblair (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=34893) with the goods, per par.

[cd021]

:lol yeah cause Cojo could handle Miami's half court traps...

[hater]

If MVparker is out for the playoffs we lose in the 1st or 2nd round tops

[HI-FI]

hope for his sake and the team's he's fine and alright. even if he's out for a period of time, I still think this team has a chance.

[Robz4000]

If MVparker is out for the playoffs we lose in the 1st or 2nd round tops

Spurs wouldn't lose in the first round. If they avoid Houston in the second round they could even get to the WCF.

[gilmor]

Kawhi career high 26. Manu season high 26.

Coincidence? I think not. I'd much rather have the ball in Kawhi or Manu's hands tbh. More efficient and not sieves defensively.

Length and mobility. I'm liking the Spurs chances to make a deep run.

Tony Parker has played his last All Star Game IMO.

Bro.. U are so fucking wrong.. muahahaha

[playbonner15]

They say it could be a herniated disc

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[Seventyniner]

playblairwith the goods, per bogey

[Mel_13]

They say

:lmao

They= a guy with a twitter account that knows precisely as much about Parker's injury as you and me.

[Diego20]

Kawhi career high 26. Manu season high 26.

Coincidence? I think not. I'd much rather have the ball in Kawhi or Manu's hands tbh. More efficient and not sieves defensively.

Length and mobility. I'm liking the Spurs chances to make a deep run.

Tony Parker has played his last All Star Game IMO.


Manu scored 29 points against Blazers months ago. THAT was Season high.

[siraulo23]

Well im very concerned, the spurs are done without parker

holding my breath till results are released

[Kabals]

Kawhi career high 26. Manu season high 26.

Coincidence?

Shooting 90% and 70% can only be a coincidence, especially when most of them are outside the paint.

They do get the ball more when Parker is out though.

[boutons_deux]

yep, pretty clear on ST that Tony is a weak distributor, too much of a "shoot-first" PG.

I remember in the 13-game win streak of Dec 2003 that it was noted that Tony's AST were way up during the streak. And that was when Pop was still preferring defense to offense.

But Patty and Cory aren't good distributors/playmakers, either.

[will_spurs]

OK, thanks. I didn't see that. I always look to see if any of the training staff follow a player out.

Somewhat less optimistic now.

I prepared a short video showing both the foul/fall and Parker's exit, during which he waves to somebody on the medical staff to join him.

(correct video published below)

[Mel_13]

I prepared a short video showing both the foul/fall and Parker's exit, during which he waves to somebody on the medical staff to join him.



Thanks. Doesn't look like much, but back injuries can be tricky.

[superbigtime]

Shit. This is potentially bad. Hopefully there's no disc issues. If there is he may need to sit for weeks.

[will_spurs]

Thanks. Doesn't look like much, but back injuries can be tricky.

Here is the full video where you can see Parker waving to somebody in the stands, presumably a member of the Spurs medical staff. Parker was injured with about 7 minutes to go in the first quarter, but actually played until the end of it and didn't seem impaired at all.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Bd_PFhLBYg

[Mel_13]

Here is the full video where you can see Parker waving to somebody in the stands, presumably a member of the Spurs medical staff. Parker was injured with about 7 minutes to go in the first quarter, but actually played until the end of it and didn't seem impaired at all.


Thanks again.

[Dex]

http://megoldasmost.hu/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/cat-praying.jpg

[boutons_deux]

Here is the full video where you can see Parker waving to somebody in the stands, presumably a member of the Spurs medical staff. Parker was injured with about 7 minutes to go in the first quarter, but actually played until the end of it and didn't seem impaired at all.



great, thanks! he wasn't limping, or grimacing, or stiff backed. maybe a slight back muscle strain or butt bruise

[RD2191]

That's what he gets for flopping.

[daslicer]

Here is the full video where you can see Parker waving to somebody in the stands, presumably a member of the Spurs medical staff. Parker was injured with about 7 minutes to go in the first quarter, but actually played until the end of it and didn't seem impaired at all.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Bd_PFhLBYg

It doesn't even look bad in the video. I have seen guys get more serious back injuries during a game and then comeback a week or two later. If this is serious I won't even be upset because that means Parker was destined to get hurt it was inevitable.

[Fireball]

On "The Starters" they showed Tony Parker sitting on a higher chair on the bench in the game against OKC (not like Phil Jackson did, but still ...), perhaps that already had something to do with his back ...

[BillMc]

It doesn't even look bad in the video. I have seen guys get more serious back injuries during a game and then comeback a week or two later. If this is serious I won't even be upset because that means Parker was destined to get hurt it was inevitable.

Rather than landing flat on his back, if you look at it he lands right on his tailbone. Could be nothing, could be serious. That don't do MRI's unless there some level of concern.

[BillMc]

On "The Starters" they showed Tony Parker sitting on a higher chair on the bench in the game against OKC (not like Phil Jackson did, but still ...), perhaps that already had something to do with his back ...

If it's a lingering thing, that would make more sense for the MRI.

[will_spurs]

It doesn't even look bad in the video. I have seen guys get more serious back injuries during a game and then comeback a week or two later. If this is serious I won't even be upset because that means Parker was destined to get hurt it was inevitable.

It doesn't need to be extremely severe to be disabling. I pinched a nerve while moving furniture 20 years ago and it still flares up from time to time. And when it's really bad I can barely walk.

[romsho]

Unless he had a previous disc issue, it doesn't make sense they would be doing an MRI for a bulging disc. On the play in question, he twisted funny but did not land terrible hard. It could just as easily be muscular as structural. With what is at stake and the investment in these athletes and their health, it not at all out of the ordinary to do an MRI to get the best possible picture and information.

[boutons_deux]

"don't do MRI's unless there some level of concern."

they do MRIs if you get a sniffle, is why (my) insurance company won't pay for highly abused, over used MRIs unless approved in advance.

[Budkin]

He'll be fine.

[bklynspursfan]

Let him rest the rest of the way if need be.

[spurraider21]

He'll be fine.
thank god. i was almost worried for a sec

[Horse]

Ofcourse we need him to win it all. But he's not been himself all season and the team has been fine. I think he's just been waiting for the playoffs, hopefully this doesn't mess him up. We should've won anyway but if he doesn't get hurt in the finals we win.

[Bartleby]

Saw that my question was already addressed on pg. 2

[Robz4000]

No word on the MRI yet?

[boutons_deux]

No word on the MRI yet?

Tony was out clubbing last night, sleeping in late today.

[Walton Buys Off Me]

This (from Tony's radio show) is quoting Tony today as saying it's nothing serious;
http://basket-infos.com/2014/04/07/tony-parker-ca-va-ce-nest-rien-de-grave/

Translation: Nothing serious, was in pain, didn't want to risk it, been playing a lot, good news not serious, will follow-up with Pop and see when a return makes sense

[spurraider21]

No word on the MRI yet?
rumor is he'll be getting one

[Robz4000]

This (from Tony's radio show) is quoting Tony today as saying it's nothing serious;
http://basket-infos.com/2014/04/07/tony-parker-ca-va-ce-nest-rien-de-grave/

Translation: Nothing serious, was in pain, didn't want to risk it, been playing a lot, good news not serious, will follow-up with Pop and see when a return makes sense

:tu

[Sean Cagney]

This (from Tony's radio show) is quoting Tony today as saying it's nothing serious;
http://basket-infos.com/2014/04/07/tony-parker-ca-va-ce-nest-rien-de-grave/

Translation: Nothing serious, was in pain, didn't want to risk it, been playing a lot, good news not serious, will follow-up with Pop and see when a return makes sense

Thats pretty good news! NOW SIT him until the playoffs and get two more wins.

[rascal]

Haven't any of you ever had back spasms before. Doesn't seem too serious at all and often your back even loosens up as it gets warmed up when playing. Often the back acts up (gets tight with some pain) and goes away in a day or two. If the playoffs started tomorrow Parker would be playing.

[Mugen]

thank god. i was almost worried for a sec

:lol

[jag]

Haven't any of you ever had back spasms before. Doesn't seem too serious at all and often your back even loosens up as it gets warmed up when playing. Often the back acts up (gets tight with some pain) and goes away in a day or two. If the playoffs started tomorrow Parker would be playing.



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[hater]

Results already given to the team. Now up 2 cia Pop to keep.them from the public

[Dex]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-38JgPM68fQQ/UyikDshsaiI/AAAAAAAAA4o/5z4kNvY_UWg/s1600/phew.gif

[101A]

Results already given to the team. Now up 2 cia Pop to keep.them from the public

Anyone else remember 2000 playoffs?

Team sold A LOT of tickets before we were told Tim wasn't gonna play.

[spurraider21]

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:lol coach nick's medical analysis

[SnakeBoy]

Great news, they found the problem and Tony is expected to make a full recovery.

http://www.nerdist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/20120313-Flores-Suarez-ICM1-408x500.jpg

[spurraider21]

Great news, they found the problem and Tony is expected to make a full recovery.

http://www.nerdist.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/20120313-Flores-Suarez-ICM1-408x500.jpg
we have a winner

http://img4-3.realsimple.timeinc.net/images/daily-finds/food/0709/df-negra-modelo_300.jpg

[DarrinS]

http://www.cosmopolitan.com/cm/cosmopolitan/images/J1/cos-06-butt-things-mdn.jpg

[Mugen]

No Parker tomorrow against Minny per the SAEN.

No surprises there but Parker saying it isn't serious is good news. However, he makes it sound like this has been a nagging issue and not a new injury.

[DesignatedT]

Let him sit until playoffs. If he wants to get some conditioning in the last game of the year vs LA than let him play that one if he's back to 100%

[DesignatedT]

Only 12 days until playoffs start anyway. Sit him.

[SpursFan86]

Let him sit until playoffs. If he wants to get some conditioning in the last game of the year vs LA than let him play that one if he's back to 100%

I say let him rest until the 1st round. We can get through the 1st round with a rusty Parker...let him use the 1st round as a means of getting into playoff form.

Playoffs start April 19th IIRC. That would give him almost 2 weeks of rest if we shut him down until then.

[spurraider21]

parker ended last season hobbled as well, and we got to the finals. as long as its not a severe injury, i'm glad

[Sybok]

I dropped a rusty Parker a few minutes ago. It leaked out ahead of the pack, curled inside, darted outside and drove straight to the hole. It went around and around, but it finally went down.

[Dex]

Loose Google translation per Tony's radio show:


the good news is that my body holds up well and there is nothing broken, only inflammation. We will see what we will decide with the coach.

[Brazil]

This (from Tony's radio show) is quoting Tony today as saying it's nothing serious;
http://basket-infos.com/2014/04/07/tony-parker-ca-va-ce-nest-rien-de-grave/

Translation: Nothing serious, was in pain, didn't want to risk it, been playing a lot, good news not serious, will follow-up with Pop and see when a return makes sense

complete quote in french:

"Je suis là, j’ai du mal à avancer jusqu’à mon bureau, a expliqué le meneur en riant sur RMC Sport. Ça va, ce n’est rien de grave. Ça va prendre un peu de temps. Je ne sais pas encore combien. La douleur est montée peu à peu. Je n’ai pas voulu prendre de risques. Les playoffs sont dans deux semaines. J’ai décidé d’appeler le docteur et on a choisi de ne pas finir le match. Il est certain que c’est une question d’accumulation. J’ai joué pendant trois ans sans vacances. Je paye un peu l’addition. La bonne nouvelle, c’est que mon corps tient bien. Il n’y a rien de cassé. Ce ne sont que des inflammations".
En savoir plus: http://www.sport.fr/basket/nba-rien-de-grave-pour-parker-346957.shtm#ixzz2yEOCFpIF

"I'm here, I'm in pain to go to my desck. It's ok, nothing serious. Its gonna take a bit of time. I don't know how much. The pain was growing slowly. I didn't want to take any risks. POs are in two weeks. I decided to call the doc and we decided to not end the game. I'm sure it's a question of cumulating games. I played 3 years without holidays. I'm paying the bill. The good news is my body holds it well, nothing is broken, just inflamations"

[SpursFan86]

Loose Google translation per Tony's radio show:

A fantasy basketball news source had this to say regarding the injury:

Parker (back) underwent an MRI on Monday that revealed he has only inflammation in his back, but will miss Tuesday's game in Minnesota the San Antonio Express-News reports

However, I haven't been able to find any other confirmation of the MRI only revealing inflammation (aside from your translation). You'd think we'd have some more concrete word on the MRI results by now because it certainly seems like Parker and the Spurs already know the results.You never know with the Spurs though.

[timtonymanu]

Yeah sit him till the playoffs. Hopefully we get the Mavs or Grizzlies in the 1st round as opposed to Phoenix. Parker probably won't be needed as much against the former.

[spurtech09]

Didn't look good.

UPDATE: Will get MRI for potential bulging disc.

Guys who live like Tiger and Tony prone for back surgery.
If it was bulging disk he wouldn't have been able to walk straight in pain.....he was moving fine when heading back to the locker room so its probably spasms or he strained something

[DesignatedT]

If it was bulging disk he wouldn't have been able to walk straight in pain.....he was moving fine when heading back to the locker room so its probably spasms or he strained something

Have you not been reading the thead? It's been confirmed that it's nothing but inflammation.

[bklynspursfan]

Matthew R Tynan ‏@Matthew_Tynan (https://twitter.com/Matthew_Tynan) 5m (https://twitter.com/Matthew_Tynan/status/453264262966677504)
Parker’s MRI revealed a sprained facet joint, left side, per Spurs. He won’t join the team on the current road trip. Day-to-day after that.

[Robz4000]

Matthew R Tynan ‏@Matthew_Tynan (https://twitter.com/Matthew_Tynan) 5m (https://twitter.com/Matthew_Tynan/status/453264262966677504)
Parker’s MRI revealed a sprained facet joint, left side, per Spurs. He won’t join the team on the current road trip. Day-to-day after that.

Season's over, everyone go home

[spurtech09]

Have you not been reading the thead? It's been confirmed that it's nothing but inflammation.
strained facet joint....left side.....strained something....

[The Batman]

Prognosis of a facet joint sprainThe recovery time for a facet joint sprain may vary from patient to patient depending on compliance with physiotherapy. With ideal treatment, patients may be pain free in as little as several days, although typically this may take 2 – 3 weeks. It is important to note, however, that injured tissue takes approximately six weeks to restore the majority of its strength in ideal healing conditions. Care must therefore be taken when returning to activity during this period.

http://www.physioadvisor.com.au/8339150/facet-joint-sprain-facet-joint-pain-back-sprai.htm

[hater]

Were fucked

[ElNono]

this guy is made of glass... smh

[SpursRock20]

This seems like a pretty tricky type of injury and it will be wise for the Spurs to shut him down for the remainder of the season to play it safe. There is no sense in aggravating an injury even further if we have aspirations to play in June.

[ElNono]

For the resident google doctors, I found this interesting picture:

http://www.spineuniverse.com/sites/default/files/legacy-images/facetjoints2_250-BB.jpg

[superjames1992]

But the Spurstalk medical experts said it wouldn't be a big deal! :cry

[spurtech09]

Prognosis of a facet joint sprain

The recovery time for a facet joint sprain may vary from patient to patient depending on compliance with physiotherapy. With ideal treatment, patients may be pain free in as little as several days, although typically this may take 2 – 3 weeks. It is important to note, however, that injured tissue takes approximately six weeks to restore the majority of its strength in ideal healing conditions. Care must therefore be taken when returning to activity during this period.

http://www.physioadvisor.com.au/8339150/facet-joint-sprain-facet-joint-pain-back-sprai.htm well hopfuly its not too serious and tony recovers in a week or 2.....maybe less

[RD2191]

Parker is probably kicking back eating a hero sandwich and watching a rerun of Game 6, dude should be fine.

[hater]

I predict Tony out 2-3 weeks minimum. A Spurs first round exit is now officially a strong possibility

[RD2191]

Jkid jerking it furiously to the thought of Patty starting in the 1st round.

[spurtech09]

I predict Tony out 2-3 weeks minimum. A Spurs first round exit is now officially a strong possibilityI predict Tony will be fine and be ready for the play offs.....

[timtonymanu]

Spurs should be fine if they get either Memphis or Dallas.

They better hope they don't draw Phoenix cause they definitely need Tony for that series.

Hopefully he won't miss a lot of time.

[RD2191]

This is bad tbh, his injury could linger throughout the playoffs. We better hope Kawhi steps up big time.

[spurtech09]

Spurs should be fine if they get either Memphis or Dallas.

They better hope they don't draw Phoenix cause they definitely need Tony for that series.

Hopefully he won't miss a lot of time.
agree suns are a scary team ....hopefully tony fine by than

[Robz4000]

Suns aren't scary and Tony won't be needed in the first round (at least to advance) against any of Dallas, Memphis, or Phoenix.

[hater]

Spurs should be fine if they get either Memphis or Dallas.

They better hope they don't draw Phoenix cause they definitely need Tony for that series.

Hopefully he won't miss a lot of time.

all 3 TEAMS WILL be tanking now to get 8th seed. Whod u rather face? Okc? Clippers? Or a Parkerless Spurs?

[hater]

This is bad tbh, his injury could linger throughout the playoffs. We better hope Kawhi steps up big time.

If Parkers injury lingers Spurs are done and have no chance in hell.

[Johnny RIngo]

That's what happens when you prioritize a worthless FIBA championship over an NBA title. Thirteen years and Tony Parker's still disappointing Spurs fans.

[bklynspursfan]

Suns aren't scary and Tony won't be needed in the first round (at least to advance) against any of Dallas, Memphis, or Phoenix.

Seriously... I think he'll probably be back by then anyway and he can use that first round to get some rhythm back. If some how he is out longer, they should still be able to handle those teams. Perfect chance for Kawhi to raise his level and with Manu/Marco/Diaw/Patty, that's more than enough to shoulder the load at least offensively.

[Seventyniner]

The Mavs become an even more ideal first-round opponent. The Spurs defense won't have a big dropoff with Joseph instead of Parker, and the Mavs defense is so bad that Parker won't even be needed.

[timtonymanu]

all 3 TEAMS WILL be tanking now to get 8th seed. u rather face? Okc? Clippers? Or a Parkerless Spurs?

We match up well with Dallas and Memphis. I would rather Parker be there but we can beat them.

I would wait for an official report on how much time he's gonna miss first.

[SpursFan86]

Suns are scariest out of Dallas/Memphis/Phoenix, but the chances of them beating us in a 7-game series without HCA are practically non-existent. I think they take us to 6 games max, regardless of Parker playing or not.

We beat Dallas and Memphis in 5 games max with or without Parker.

[Mugen]

Could have been worse tbh.

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[thispego]

I dropped a rusty Parker a few minutes ago. It leaked out ahead of the pack, curled inside, darted outside and drove straight to the hole. It went around and around, but it finally went down.

who told you you were funny?

[Budkin]

I'll take it... could have been out for the season.

[Embedded]

Officially listed as a "sprained facet joint, left side" He will be listed as day-to-day following Minnesota & Dallas road games.

[Mugen]

From Boris' cyst injury last season to Tony's sprained facet joint this season....leave it to the French to come down with never before seen NBA injuries tbh.

[purist]

we're all day to day, tbh.

[superbigtime]

This is good news. Better than a disc herniation. Then we'd be screwed. Tony will be okay. The sky is not falling you freaking fraidy cats.

[Splits]

Could have been worse tbh.

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Is it too late to tank for Wiggins?

[Mugen]

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Is it too late to tank for Wiggins?

is that Kevin Durant's mother tbh?

[thunderup]

lol Spurs

[DPG21920]

is that Kevin Durant's mother tbh?

No - she's too strong.

[Splits]

lol Spurs

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[Splits]

is that Kevin Durant's mother tbh?

Obviously this lady is an Alpha, so per par can't be Durbeta's mom

[RD2191]

is that Kevin Durant's mother tbh?

:lmao

[Splits]

lol Spurs

Go twerk your bullshit downstairs, faggot.

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[thunderup]

No kidding though, if this turns out to be serious, yall can blame yourselves for this. All that celebration for when Russ went down & yearning for another injury. :lol

[Splits]

No kidding though, if this turns out to be serious, yall can blame yourselves for this. All that celebration for when Russ went down & yearning for another injury. :lol

:lmao

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:lmao

[Malice]

god damn chicken littles all over this place...fucking nut up. Spurs will be fine and so will Parker

[RD2191]

god damn chicken littles all over this place...fucking nut up. Spurs will be fine and so will Parker

Malice

[look_at_g_shred]

http://weknowgifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/black-chick-throws-a-table-gif.gif

Is it too late to tank for Wiggins?
:lmao

[DesignatedT]

I'm glad Tony is going to (hopefully) get shut down for the remainder of the year. Hopefully this isn't some injury that lingers (it doesn't seem like its a big deal at all tbh). I rather the guy sit until playoffs anyway though. I know he's been coasting but a part of me has been thinking the guy needs more time off anyway.

[look_at_g_shred]

No kidding though, if this turns out to be serious, yall can blame yourselves for this. All that celebration for when Russ went down & yearning for another injury. :lol
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[hater]

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Is it too late to tank for Wiggins?

:lmao black panzer fighting through artillery chairs

[Splits]

Could have been worse tbh.

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[DesignatedT]

and the Spurs officially have him listed as "day to day". Sounds catastrophic.

[Brazil]

But the Spurstalk medical experts said it wouldn't be a big deal! :cry

Parker said himself it wasn't a big deal

[Robz4000]

and the Spurs officially have him listed as "day to day". Sounds catastrophic.

B-but didn't you hear?! Without a 100% Tony we're first round fodder !!!!

[superjames1992]

That's what happens when you prioritize a worthless FIBA championship over an NBA title. Thirteen years and Tony Parker's still disappointing Spurs fans.
But Enrique needed to prove that he could be the Alpha on a title-winning team (Eurobasket), tbh. :cry

Manu did that years ago... And Timmy's obviously done it for his whole career, tbh......:flag:

[SpursFan86]

Parker said himself it wasn't a big deal

I think I trust the resident doctors here on SpursTalk over Tony Parker. This season is over tbh.

:violin

[RD2191]

This team is done without a healthy Parker. How did OKC do without Westbrook last season?

[purist]

Charles barkley already said spurs are done, so why is this even a topic of discussion.

[Sybok]

who told you you were funny?

Your father in law.

[rascal]

is that Kevin Durant's mother tbh?

She caught a chair.

[cheguevara]

is that Kevin Durant's mother tbh?

she did not drop at the slight sign of contact so I'd have to say no. That is not Kevin's mother

[exstatic]

No kidding though, if this turns out to be serious, yall can blame yourselves for this. All that celebration for when Russ went down & yearning for another injury. :lol


Only in Methlahem do fans imagine that karma from a forum spills over into the real world.

[spurraider21]

From Boris' cyst injury last season to Tony's sprained facet joint this season....leave it to the French to come down with never before seen NBA injuries tbh.
didn't bonner come down with a "knee effusion" last year or something like that? maybe it wasn't bonner

[SpurPadre]

Now he has some time to rest his back and every other of his "maladies" until the playoffs. Could be a blessing in disguise, tbh.

[weebo]

Probably out two weeks. Minimum.

[EVAY]

He will undoubtedly play as soon as Pop lets him, but when I read that internet diagnosis that said 6 weeks for ideal strength returning, my heart kind of sank.

It is not that he won't play; the issue is how effective he will be on a less than strong back joint.

For everyone who is saying that he's gonna be fine and it will be day-to-day, please remember where TP spends most of his game…running around and penetrating into the paint and getting beat up in the process. As soon as he starts to play again, other teams are gonna know his back is fragile and they are going to go right after him. That doesn't bode well to me.

I truly believe that year's team is so much better than last year's team that we can win with him being less than 100%. We cannot win the championship, however, unless he takes this injury into account and makes some accommodations to his normal style of play. Now is the time I think he has to focus on distributing and not trying to find his own shot. But 12 years of playing a certain way is not going to be easily changed overnight.

We can still win out with improved play from Kawhi and Manu and Boris and Patty from last year. But we will be pressed hard to do it.

[thispego]

Your father in law.

Painfully unfunny, you gotta try to lack humor this much :lol

[Mugen]

he's had back issues earlier in the season so I'm guessing this is just a re-occurrence of that injury. He's had some decent games this year when he's obviously less than a 100% so I think he'll be fine tbh. Nobody in the league is perfectly healthy.

[RD2191]

He will undoubtedly play as soon as Pop lets him, but when I read that internet diagnosis that said 6 weeks for ideal strength returning, my heart kind of sank.

It is not that he won't play; the issue is how effective he will be on a less than strong back joint.

For everyone who is saying that he's gonna be fine and it will be day-to-day, please remember where TP spends most of his game…running around and penetrating into the paint and getting beat up in the process. As soon as he starts to play again, other teams are gonna know his back is fragile and they are going to go right after him. That doesn't bode well to me.

I truly believe that year's team is so much better than last year's team that we can win with him being less than 100%. We cannot win the championship, however, unless he takes this injury into account and makes some accommodations to his normal style of play. Now is the time I think he has to focus on distributing and not trying to find his own shot. But 12 years of playing a certain way is not going to be easily changed overnight.

We can still win out with improved play from Kawhi and Manu and Boris and Patty from last year. But we will be pressed hard to do it.

[SnakeBoy]

but when I read that internet diagnosis

[spurraider21]

last year when parker was hurt near the end of the season and came back he looked like shit. he looked pretty terrible in round 1 against the Lakers too, but was pretty fucking great against the warriors in round 2. parker has historically been really good at dealing with injuries, so as long as its not something major i wouldn't be too concerned.

[EVAY]

Well, you know what I mean…that paragraph from wherever that said it would take 6 weeks for full strength to return if you were rehabbing perfectly.

Don't sue me…"I was raised catholic…I'll believe anything!!" jk,jk,jk.:lol

no disrespect intended.

[ezau]

He is day-to-day because of a sprained facet joint. He's fine: http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2014/04/07/parker-will-miss-minnesota-game-but-injury-not-serious/

[heyheymymy]

He is day-to-day because of a sprained facet joint. He's fine: http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2014/04/07/parker-will-miss-minnesota-game-but-injury-not-serious/

good to hear, but i'd still just rest him as much as possible.

[Spurs 4 The Win]

I had this same injury a few months back. It is not a big deal and he could play on it if he had to. I was out for about 2 weeks before I was 100%, keep in mind, im not a pro player and receiving the best care in the world. He will be back to normal after a week tops.

[SpurPadre]

last year when parker was hurt near the end of the season and came back he looked like shit. he looked pretty terrible in round 1 against the Lakers too, but was pretty fucking great against the warriors in round 2. parker has historically been really good at dealing with injuries, so as long as its not something major i wouldn't be too concerned.

Yeah. Our round 1 this year will be tougher but not to the point where a rusty TP will keep us from advancing in short order. Whoever we play in Rd. 1 goes 5 games max, IMO and if there is somehow a Game 6, all 4 of our wins will be blowouts. I'm expecting we get the TP we all know to be ready by Rd. 2. I'm sure we'll play the Rockets at that point but something tells me the Blazers will take them 7 games.

[itzsoweezee]

He'll play, but play like shit - as typical when Tony gets a little injury.

Hope he's ready to be the fourth option.

[superjames1992]

He'll play because he's a warrior. :cry

Tbh, another Patty thread by the OP, though. :lol At least he had the foresight to make this bad take underhanded.

[ElNono]

hope his jaw is 2x as wide when he comes back, tbh... worked for Wade...

[T Park]

That's what happens when you prioritize a worthless FIBA championship over an NBA title. Thirteen years and Tony Parker's still disappointing Spurs fans.

Only fucking morons are disappointed with Tony Parker.

[phxspurfan]

Only fucking morons are disappointed with Tony Parker.

Seriously...This ninja went from Terry Porters backup to MVP candidate. And people are still talking shit about him

[EVAY]

Only fucking morons are disappointed with Tony Parker.

Thank you.

[Captivus]

hope his jaw is 2x as wide when he comes back, tbh... worked for Wade...

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[Seventyniner]

hope his jaw is 2x as wide when he comes back, tbh... worked for Wade...

:cry but we have to stay on the high horse about all this...if LeBron and Wade get busted for PEDs we're retroactively the 2013 champs...

[Darius McCrary]

I don't see how you think a sprained facet joint means he's fine. That shit can be painful and can linger. Horrible timing. At least it's not a hammy again though

[heyheymymy]

:cry but we have to stay on the high horse about all this...if LeBron and Wade get busted for PEDs we're retroactively the 2013 champs...

been thinking about this lately. too many coincidences with the lab being involved with MLB players, in Miami, and how swole wade and james got.

[superbigtime]

Only fucking morons are disappointed with Tony Parker.

Boom.

[rjv]

I love internet medicine.

[playbonner15]

hope his jaw is 2x as wide when he comes back, tbh... worked for Wade...
Can confirm. HGH can work wonders tbh. Will definitely help for 5

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Weren't the Spurs undefeated with Parker out recently and also were undefeated with Parker playing like crap for quite a stretch.

Spurs do need Parker in the long run, but please, the Spurs beat the Clips by 20 on their own HC w/o Parker. The Spurs have been playing better without him. But in the Playoffs, where teams play better D, you need some hero ball players, and that is when the Spurs need Parker. But the Spurs would be able to beat PHX, Grizz or Mavs w/o Parker.

And in the Playoffs, Parker would more than likely get cortisone injections, so he could play without pain. He would just spend the Summer rehabbing and getting better.

[Dex]

If Tony sits until Game 1, which will probably be on 4/20, then he will have had 13 days of rest, which is pretty damn close to the shorter end of the 2-3 week prognosis that a lot of the internet MDs around here are throwing around. Hopefully, that will be enough time for it to heal substantially enough to not have to worry about it resurfacing.

Tony will play the first round. It's just a matter of how well he will be able to play, and how well that carries over into any subsequent rounds.

[boutons_deux]

"Tony sits until Game 1, which will probably be on 4/20, then he will have had 13 days of rest,"

.. and will totally out of game shape and rhythm.

What kind of cardio, legs exercises are available when trying rest a back?

[Dex]

"Tony sits until Game 1, which will probably be on 4/20, then he will have had 13 days of rest,"

.. and will totally out of game shape and rhythm.

What kind of cardio, legs exercises are available when trying rest a back?

Would rather he be out of rhythm than injured, tbh. Rhythm can be found in a half of basketball. Some injuries could take an entire offseason to heal.

[Malice]

I finally saw the replay of the injury. He literally sat down on the court hard, and played several minutes after and looked fine. IF he sits, its only because home court is locked up essentially, barring an epic collapse.

[Mugen]

:lol That "2-3 week" webMD diagnosis only applies to your average chubby American, and not to professional athletes with the best resources available tbh. He'll be ready for Game 1 of the playoffs at the latest, book it.

[DesignatedT]

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[ABC]

^
Awesome news.

[Mugen]

I'd play everybody for the Rockets game and send the Toros out for the Laker game tbh.

[DesignatedT]

Laker game would be pretty good for Tony to play though. No real physicality in that matchup. Just run up and down and break a sweat.

[Venti Quattro]

Tony was out clubbing last night, sleeping in late today.

Was he in the crossfire of another Drake and Chris Brown fag-off?

[Mugen]

I'd love for the Lakers to win that last game against the Spurs as a final f you to their season tbh.

[Venti Quattro]

I'd love for the Lakers to win that last game against the Spurs as a final f you to their season tbh.

:lol no they'll lose that one even if Pop unleashes errors

[Mugen]

Don't ever underestimate my nigguh Jeff tbh.

[Venti Quattro]

If the Spurs lose to the Lakers then the Spurs franchise should be investigated for game-fixing.

[spurs10]

Was he in the crossfire of another Drake and Chris Brown fag-off? :lol


:lol no they'll lose that one even if Pop unleashes errors:lol


If the Spurs lose to the Lakers then the Spurs franchise should be investigated for game-fixing.:lol

[Budkin]

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[Dex]

:lmao at all the Chicken Littles

Can you really blame Spurs fans?

The Spurs are probably one ring richer if Parker doesn't get hurt in Game 3 against the Heat. Hell, we saw an entire season go down the drain with the snap of Manu's elbow in the last fucking regular season game of 2011.

I know it's cliche to say health is the most important factor, but at this time of year, every little injury that is more than a stubbed toe is going to get put under the microscope.

[Seventyniner]

If the Spurs lose to the Lakers then the Spurs franchise should be investigated for game-fixing.

That would be a great story: Peter Holt bets tens of millions on the Lakers straight up (probably at something like +1200) and tells Pop to throw the game. Holt then takes the profit and becomes a mixture of Cuban, Prokhorov, and cocaine.

[benefactor]

As conservative as Pop is when it comes to injuries and holding people out, that sounds like pretty good news to me.

[spurraider21]

Sounds like last seasons scenario. He should be playing at or near 100% by round 2

[Southwest Texas Fan]

Spurs' Popovich expects Parker back before playoffs
Apr 8 2014, 12:03 PMJosh Gold-Smith
San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker will miss the next two games with a facet joint injury in his back, but head coach Gregg Popovich says he won't miss the rest of the regular season.

Popovich told reporters at shootaround on Tuesday that there's no need to shut Parker down because "it's not that serious". He added that the plan is to get Parker into "a game or two" before the playoffs begin.

In terms of Parker missing the next two contests, Popovich says it's not simply a case of the head coach resting his star point guard.

“This isn’t me resting somebody,” Popovich said. “The docs don’t think he can go. We’re going to give him the time that he needs, according to what they say.”

Parker received an anti-inflammatory injection on Monday in San Antonio.

“He got a shot in there, and he’s got to let it calm down,” Popovich said. “For sure, this week, these next couple of games he’s not going to be able to go.”

The Spurs have gone 9-2 without the veteran guard in the lineup this season. Cory Joseph will start in Parker's absence.


Sounds like good news.

[spurtech09]

after seeing how parker got hurt I think he has a bruised butt bone

[Brazil]

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:tu

that's just confirming what TP said after the game

[crc21209]

Good news :tu

[SpursFan86]

I don't trust Pop or Tony. I need more opinions from the resident SpursTalk doctors before deciding whether this season is over or not.

[Texas_Ranger]

great.

[Sean Cagney]

after seeing how parker got hurt I think he has a bruised butt bone

That right there hurts like hell.