Official Manu Ginobili Injury Thread

[Robz4000]

Out at least the next two games due to hip tightness. Will be re-evaluated Saturday.

[hater]

get well soon Manu.

I think it would be of bad taste of me to remind everyone I said he would not last long at this heavy usage. So I will not do it.

[daslicer]

Another reason why the spurs bench can not be over reliant on him.

[Dex]

Damn. Glad that it's not a severe injury, but disconcerting that his body is struggling already only 10 games into the season.

SloMo and Butler should see some increased usage, so time for them to shine.

[monkeypunk]

KA time, :danceclub

[DarrinS]

Well, that sucks.

[Mel_13]

Manu is really good with plenty of rest. If he played only with 3+ days of rest, they could get 40-45 regular season games out of him and he'd be in great shape for the playoffs.

[hater]

tbh they should shut him down till mid December.

that will give Pop and the rest of the team to figure out a real gameplan.

[From Downtown]

Damn. Glad that it's not a severe injury, but disconcerting that his body is struggling already only 10 games into the season.

SloMo and Butler should see some increased usage, so time for them to shine.
Well he's 38,it's not that surprising...

I guess they're sitting him for two games to get him a bit of rest and prevent further (and worse) injuries

[spursistan]

It fucking sucks..i knew it was coming..And Pop rightfully t isn't taking any chances.. this team in its current shape just needs him unfortunately..the starting lineup better get their shit together because the bench can't be counted on to bail you out for the whole season..Get well soon Gino..

[ElNono]

Get well soon... fortunately, it sounds like minor stuff...

He's a rhythm guy, he gotta keep playing, even if limited mins...

I think the games after Denver are a back to back anyways, and he was supposed to rest one of those...

[From Downtown]

Get well soon... fortunately, it sounds like minor stuff...

He's a rhythm guy, he gotta keep playing, even if limited mins...

I think the games after Denver are a back to back anyways, and he was supposed to rest one of those...
Yeah,and as I said in another thread at least he's resting on Friday and not on Saturday when I'll be able to watch the game :lol

[spursistan]

Get well soon... fortunately, it sounds like minor stuff...

He's a rhythm guy, he gotta keep playing, even if limited mins...

I think the games after Denver are a back to back anyways, and he was supposed to rest one of those...
Yes, at home vs Memphis..makes sense to he was going to rest vs the depleted Pelicans anyway..

[DAF86]

Put him on a cast till 2016.

[Yuixafun]

Manu gets to rest and reenergize his legs, more minutes for other players that need it, and also it forces everyone to be more on point, because Manu won't be able to bail them out. No objections to this news at all.

[Lostwingman]

Damn. Glad that it's not a severe injury, but disconcerting that his body is struggling already only 10 games into the season.

SloMo and Butler should see some increased usage, so time for them to shine.

Feels more preemptive to me. He could probably play through it but that would be seriously risking injury. I imagine that we'll probably see him play in spurts the rest of the season with "tightness" putting him out in between.

[Brian Windhorst]

Shit. That takes out our 2nd option on offense. Now we have what?

1. Tony dribble
2. Kawhi
3. Duncan postup
4. Green iso
5. Diaw?
6. West postup

Pop's gonna have to think something up, we were getting a lot of our scoring punch from Manu and now he only has two viable weapons in Tony and Kawhi. Might have to draw up some plays for Kyle or Patty. Still need a few more games to watch that other guy that we signed, I forget his name, and hope he picks up the Tony-dribble system.

[Mouth is Bleeding]

Noticed on tv that after his 3 point dagger yesterday he went straight over and told the gathering coaching staff about the tightness grabbing his hip.

Probably unrelated but on international league pass where you see warmups I have also caught him dunking pre-game. That was against Portland away and maybe he does it all the time, unlike in games where he decides against it, but it definitely surprised me.

[hater]

Just hand the ball to LMAlpha and get the fuck out d way

[gambit1990]

as much as i love manu i would not mind him getting extended periods of rest this season...

[YGWHI]

Get well soon... fortunately, it sounds like minor stuff...

[SAGirl]

This is what concerned me about the SL having to depend so much in Manu to salvage games. As well as he has been playing it just wasn't sustainable for the length of the season. Maybe Lamarcus and Co. gets a sense of urgency out of this, rally together and bring an aggressive mindset.

I would expect Simmons to be recalled from the dleague. Nobody can really replace Manu, but the bench has good passers, and at least Kyle found his 3 pt stroke and has been scrappy the last couple of games.

Luckily it doesn't sound like anything serious for Manu, but my initial reaction was: sh*t!!!! . Pop just being careful as he should.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Time for Kyle to step up. Hope he does really well.

[kawhidoyoudothistome]

Are they bringing Simmons back? I'd imagine we need that slasher with Manu being out these next few games.

[Proxy]

I wouldn't mind the team's strategy being super,crazy-cautionary with Manu as a way of having an excuse to preserve him throughout the season... even more so than they have been in these past few years. Give him multiple days off between stretches of games or road trips, but nothing long enough for him to lose his rhythm or in-game confidence.

"Looks like you got a scratch on your arm, Manu... take it easy the next 3 days, let that thing heal. Here's a band-aid."

Still a vital cog, team needs that playmaking ability

[SpursforSix]

I guess at least if forces the Spurs to give some other players some minutes.

Scary thing is that it's completely unpredictable when Manu will go down. Need him to be healthy enough near the end of the season to get some time in before the playoffs.

[SupremeGuy]

It's not the worst thing in the World since we get to see how KA plays when he's given heavy minutes in b2b games.

Are we going to call Simmons back up?

[loveforthegame]

Bummer. But I'd rather they be extra cautious with him and have him healthy for the playoffs.

Time for other guys to step up now.

[Keepin' it real]

I guess at least if forces the Spurs to give some other players some minutes.

That is exactly right. I love seeing Manu excel in this early part of the season, but I'd much rather see him thrive in the playoffs.

What this means is Pop must STOP being Pop when it comes to benching young/new players every time they make a mistake. Specifically, due to Manu's injury history, Pop has to bite the bullet and keep KA in games, even when he screws up. Living through KA's growing pains is essential to helping keep Manu fresh for the playoffs, and also crucial to the Spurs' success beyond the 2015-16 season as KA becomes a major part of the team.

[SpursforSix]

That is exactly right. I love seeing Manu excel in this early part of the season, but I'd much rather see him thrive in the playoffs.

What this means is Pop must STOP being Pop when it comes to benching young/new players every time they make a mistake. Specifically, due to Manu's injury history, Pop has to bite the bullet and keep KA in games, even when he screws up. Living through KA's growing pains is essential to helping keep Manu fresh for the playoffs, and also crucial to the Spurs' success beyond the 2015-16 season as KA becomes a major part of the team.

I agree. Although, I'll say it's tough this year because seeding is so important and every win counts. But I think a healthy playoff Manu outweighs that. Especially if it means they are also able to develop some players at the same time.

[Hoops Czar]

This is what concerned me about the SL having to depend so much in Manu to salvage games. As well as he has been playing it just wasn't sustainable for the length of the season. Maybe Lamarcus and Co. gets a sense of urgency out of this, rally together and bring an aggressive mindset.

I would expect Simmons to be recalled from the dleague. Nobody can really replace Manu, but the bench has good passers, and at least Kyle found his 3 pt stroke and has been scrappy the last couple of games.

Luckily it doesn't sound like anything serious for Manu, but my initial reaction was: sh*t!!!! . Pop just being careful as he should.

He's averaging less minutes per game than he has at any point in his NBA career and his usage rate is virtually the same as it's been over the last two seasons. How is that not sustainable? The only change is his overall production which is incredible considering his age and the wear & tear on his body. His PER is currently the highest of his career and his TS% and eFG% are the highest since the strike shortened 2012 season. Probably the most shocking is his turnover % which is the lowest since the 2010-11 season. It would be remarkable if he could that up throughout the course of a season but I doubt he could. He's just buying time for other players to get their ass in gear. If the ball movement doesn't return to what it was, similar to the 2012-14 seasons, the team will continue to struggle. With 4 out of the 5 starters ISO first players (Green being the only exception), it will be tough. A lot is riding on the shoulders of Tony Parker to orchestrate the offense or it's going to be tough sledding because at this point, Mills and McCallum are not long term solutions at the point..

[Kawhitstorm]

This is what concerned me about the SL having to depend so much in Manu to salvage games. As well as he has been playing it just wasn't sustainable for the length of the season. Maybe Lamarcus and Co. gets a sense of urgency out of this, rally together and bring an aggressive mindset.

I would expect Simmons to be recalled from the dleague. Nobody can really replace Manu, but the bench has good passers, and at least Kyle found his 3 pt stroke and has been scrappy the last couple of games.

Luckily it doesn't sound like anything serious for Manu, but my initial reaction was: sh*t!!!! . Pop just being careful as he should.

Actually, if anybody is pissed it would be LMA since Manu is the only one that feed him the ball in scoring positions. I expect Bobo to be the primary playmaker off the bench & hopefully Danny/Patty/Butler can get back to being 40%+ shooters.

[Kawhitstorm]

That is exactly right. I love seeing Manu excel in this early part of the season, but I'd much rather see him thrive in the playoffs.

What this means is Pop must STOP being Pop when it comes to benching young/new players every time they make a mistake. Specifically, due to Manu's injury history, Pop has to bite the bullet and keep KA in games, even when he screws up. Living through KA's growing pains is essential to helping keep Manu fresh for the playoffs, and also crucial to the Spurs' success beyond the 2015-16 season as KA becomes a major part of the team.

The issue has been Danny not Fathead. If the starters weren't digging a hole then Manu wouldn't have to carry the offense. Kyle's value is when Kawhi is sitting out games b/c he's the only one w/ size that can guard wing players.

[boutons_deux]

Looking at next 2 games, I bet this "injury" is really rest before the Grizz Saturday.

[SPURt]

Manu has given the Spurs and their fans more than any of us would've predicted to start the season. Anything we get out of Manu is found gold. I am sure this is preemptive more than anything, plus the new recruits need to get the training wheels taken off. I know a lot of people, that aren't Spurs fans, that hate how the Spurs rest players but I really love how deep rotation guys always get a chance to play meaningful minutes during the season. I'd like to see McCallum or Simmons start to find their way.

[spurtech09]

Looking at next 2 games, I bet this "injury" is really rest before the Grizz Saturday.agree...

[ceperez]

Put him on a cast till 2016.

I agree entirely... he shouldn't be playing this early in the season. He probably needs a 3 month break.

Spurs don't need a 38 year old player to bail them out in the regular season.

They need that 38 year old player come playoff time.

[TheGreatYacht]

get well soon Manu.

I think it would be of bad taste of me to remind everyone I said he would not last long at this heavy usage. So I will not do it.

Just hand the ball to LMAlpha and get the fuck out d way
hater

[SAGirl]

He's averaging less minutes per game than he has at any point in his NBA career and his usage rate is virtually the same as it's been over the last two seasons. How is that not sustainable? The only change is his overall production which is incredible considering his age and the wear & tear on his body. His PER is currently the highest of his career and his TS% and eFG% are the highest since the strike shortened 2012 season. Probably the most shocking is his turnover % which is the lowest since the 2010-11 season. It would be remarkable if he could that up throughout the course of a season but I doubt he could. He's just buying time for other players to get their ass in gear. If the ball movement doesn't return to what it was, similar to the 2012-14 seasons, the team will continue to struggle. With 4 out of the 5 starters ISO first players (Green being the only exception), it will be tough. A lot is riding on the shoulders of Tony Parker to orchestrate the offense or it's going to be tough sledding because at this point, Mills and McCallum are not long term solutions at the point..
I meant sustainable through a long 82 games. I didn't mean he would stop playing well, so much as he would be susceptible to injuries, or be run down like he was last season. He really lost rhythm after a good start after the December stretch last season.

This season, he said he wanted to reduce his minutes even more than last season (I assume to prevent him from wearing down), and that his role was changing. He said he wanted to play between 18-22 minutes. If you want him healthy for most of the season, you would want him closer to the lower end and need other guys to pick up the tab. Instead he has played 24 minutes in close games, expending a huge amount of energy bringing this team back from holes.

I think they expected Ray and Kyle to pick up the rest of the minutes. Both are good enough to get a few minutes with some regularity they are young and need playing time to develop and to be evaluated. Obviously, they are no Manu. They are not going to dig this team back from holes, which has been Manu and the bench's task lately. That is what I meant by not being sustainable as well. You can't consistently get on holes and expect Manu and the bench to rescue you every time.

Over the length of a season, you would not want that to continue.

[TXstbobcat]

Get well soon Manu!!!!!!!

[TMTTRIO]

I didn't expect Manu to contribute as much as he has this season anyways. I just expected him to just be there along for the ride anyways. We shouldn't rely on a 38 year old to still be an important cog to winning and we should be able to win without him. Get some well deserved rest Manu.

[skulls138]

Smells like a mini vacation for Manu. Manu has been busting his butt getting wins while the newbies figure it out. I think Pops is saying time for them to figure it out on their own.

[daledondale]

Smells like a mini vacation for Manu. Manu has been busting his butt getting wins while the newbies figure it out. I think Pops is saying time for them to figure it out on their own.

[TD 21]

This further illustrates the need to upgrade fourth wing. They can get away with it when the top three are healthy and will be able to more so in the playoffs, when they can go to a virtual three wing rotation. But Ginobili and Leonard can never stay healthy for long and one of these years, Green is bound to get injured, too.

Now two should be virtual lock wins are thrown into question. Of course, they should still win both, but the way they look right now, it's far from a sure thing.

[Robz4000]

This further illustrates the need to upgrade fourth wing. They can get away with it when the top three are healthy and will be able to more so in the playoffs, when they can go to a virtual three wing rotation. But Ginobili and Leonard can never stay healthy for long and one of these years, Green is bound to get injured, too.

Now two should be virtual lock wins are thrown into question. Of course, they should still win both, but the way they look right now, it's far from a sure thing.

Tonight's game is up in the air to an extent, but the Pelicans are absolutely terrible and may be without Davis to boot. They prolly would've sat Manu for that one anyway.

[wildbill2u]

Manu gave up his body, diving on the floor for loose balls, and taking some hard licks to win that Blazer game. He just flat put the team on his back for 14 points in the quarter and we win by 13. I saw a sign in the stands that said 'The Fire Still Burns' and that's what you get from him. A burning competitiveness that can't be smothered when he sees the need to be Super Manu again.

Well, dudes, he put that one in the W column. Somebody else will have to step up.

[tonight...you]

:pop:
I just realized where your avi came from...
Bloodsport, right?

And you quote Ghostbusters 2 in your sig...

You're definitely a fan of the 80's.

[NASpurs]

RIP in piece Manu, see you next season.


Smells like a mini vacation for Manu. Manu has been busting his butt getting wins while the newbies figure it out. I think Pops is saying time for them to figure it out on their own.

And this.

[spursistan]

TBH, on top of minutes restriction, anything more than 70 games would be doing it wrong as far as the team's dependency on Manu..Rest him all B2Bs and other ones vs shitty teams..

[kaji157]

I heard on a radio program here in argentina that the descition was 100% pop, because he didn´t want Manu to play these games out of precaution.

A reporter considered "close" to manu said that he would normally play through this but the team might benefit from his absense.

[SAGirl]

I heard on a radio program here in argentina that the descition was 100% pop, because he didn´t want Manu to play these games out of precaution.

A reporter considered "close" to manu said that he would normally play through this but the team might benefit from his absense.
Sounds like Manu to want to play through bumps.. and like Pop to put his foot down and say no. Glad Pop chose to rest him now.

[lefty20]

Smells like a mini vacation for Manu. Manu has been busting his butt getting wins while the newbies figure it out. I think Pops is saying time for them to figure it out on their own.

Yup. Pop is simply taking away the safety net. Trial by fire for the rest.

[TMTTRIO]

I wouldn't even bring Manu back until near the rodeo road trip.

[SouthernFried]

I wouldn't mind the team's strategy being super,crazy-cautionary with Manu as a way of having an excuse to preserve him throughout the season... even more so than they have been in these past few years. Give him multiple days off between stretches of games or road trips, but nothing long enough for him to lose his rhythm or in-game confidence.

"Looks like you got a scratch on your arm, Manu... take it easy the next 3 days, let that thing heal. Here's a band-aid."

Still a vital cog, team needs that playmaking ability

This

[kaji157]

Sounds like Manu to want to play through bumps.. and like Pop to put his foot down and say no. Glad Pop chose to rest him now.

The reporter seemed to slip that Manu agreed with Pop about not playing to see how the team fares without him.

I think they are more confident now than they were a few games back in what the team can do without him, i also assume Pop trusts Manu´s view on how much pressure some of the second unit players can handle and wouldn´t be strange if he picks manu´s brain here and there to consider whom be able to replace what he does any given night.

[100%duncan]

Aint worried. I trust in Pop to handle this.

[SAGirl]

The reporter seemed to slip that Manu agreed with Pop about not playing to see how the team fares without him.

I think they are more confident now than they were a few games back in what the team can do without him, i also assume Pop trusts Manu´s view on how much pressure some of the second unit players can handle and wouldn´t be strange if he picks manu´s brain here and there to consider whom be able to replace what he does any given night.
Interesting. It might seem like it really is nothing serious, but maybe just soreness and yes, the team needed to wake up from their over-reliance on Manu's heroics, and Manu also needs to take care of himself to stay healthy for us through the season.

Thanks for sharing.:toast

[urunobili]

I wouldn't even bring Manu back until near the rodeo road trip.

That strategy may work well next year after all roles and the new team chemistry is established

[100%duncan]

Yeah sit manu for a long while and enjoy the 6yh seed again. These takes smh

[TheGreatYacht]

Bump. Don't know if it was a nut shot or if he really hurt something. Rest him and Timmy until after the all star break tbh

[dabom]

Contusion out for a game I bet.

[ElNono]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LlQNty_C8s

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Bump. Don't know if it was a nut shot or if he really hurt something. Rest him and Timmy until after the all star break tbh
no... not sure if we win tonight without him tbh

[TheGreatYacht]

no... not sure if we win tonight without him tbh
True. Someone keeping the ball away from fathead's hands is always a positive

[UNT Eagles 2016]

True. Someone keeping the ball away from fathead's hands is always a positive
I fucking hate Andershit, but SAGirl has a gargantuan crush on him so it's whatever

[Brazil]

Fwiw, just saw this quote after the game that worries me a bit...

Tony Parker, Ginobili's longtime friend and teammate, showed greater concern.
"I don't want to joke with that," Parker said. "It doesn't look good."

Any update on Manu's injury somewhere ?

[From Downtown]

Fwiw, just saw this quote after the game that worries me a bit...

Tony Parker, Ginobili's longtime friend and teammate, showed greater concern.
"I don't want to joke with that," Parker said. "It doesn't look good."

Any update on Manu's injury somewhere ?
It certainly didn't look good,but how bad can it be? It looked like a hit,a painful one for sure,but still just a hit

[hater]

Get well soon manu

My cousin once got kicked in the balls in a fight and had have sugery and didn't recover fully until 6 months later

[Canyonero]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CaXKIQuWYAAjJO3.jpg

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Get well soon manu

My cousin once got kicked in the balls in a fight and had have sugery and didn't recover fully until 6 months later

Kicked and kneed are two different things. He might be out against the Mavs, but he will be back for the Lakers game.

[EVAY]

Kicked and kneed are two different things. He might be out against the Mavs, but he will be back for the Lakers game.

From your lips to god's ears

[chasky]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="es"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">PREOCUPACION <br>Nos informan que Manu sufrió mas que un simple golpe en la zona baja. <br>Se espera parte médico. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Miedo?src=hash">#Miedo</a> <a href="https://t.co/AFd75DMByG">https://t.co/AFd75DMByG</a></p>&mdash; InfoManu (@InfoManu) <a href="https://twitter.com/InfoManu/status/695206251727306752">febrero 4, 2016</a></blockquote>
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[Robz4000]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="es"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">PREOCUPACION <br>Nos informan que Manu sufrió mas que un simple golpe en la zona baja. <br>Se espera parte médico. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Miedo?src=hash">#Miedo</a> <a href="https://t.co/AFd75DMByG">https://t.co/AFd75DMByG</a></p>&mdash; InfoManu (@InfoManu) <a href="https://twitter.com/InfoManu/status/695206251727306752">febrero 4, 2016</a></blockquote>
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wat

[NameLess Scrub]

I didn't even see exactly how he was injured watching the replay.

Hope is not serious.

[travis2]

According to Google Translate:

We are told that Manu suffered more than a bump in the lower area. Medical report is expected.

[travis2]

I didn't even see exactly how he was injured watching the replay.

Hope is not serious.

Right knee, direct hit.

[NameLess Scrub]

Right knee, direct hit.

Was he hit with the knee or on the knee?

PD. Your translation is correct.

[Spurs 4 The Win]

SA Express news says he has a groin injury

[travis2]

Was he hit with the knee or on the knee?

PD. Your translation is correct.

Nut shot. Anderson (I think) came up with his right knee as he plowed into Manu.

[travis2]

Was he hit with the knee or on the knee?

PD. Your translation is correct.

Game thread had a good replay. Watch Anderson's right knee.

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=256858&p=8407293&viewfull=1#post8407293

[chasky]

Surgery for Manu, sad news.

[From Downtown]

Surgery for Manu, sad news.
We're fucked

[travis2]

Surgery for Manu, sad news.

Source?

[chasky]

Source?

Manu's family.

[Ice009]

holy shit. not good news at all. what is the exact injury? I take it that it is some sort of nut injury?

[Brazil]

Surgery for Manu, sad news.

:rolleyes

hip tightness, out for a couple of games

[Ice009]

:rolleyes

hip tightness, out for a couple of games

So is Chasky full of shit then?

[SpursFan86]

Reading now that he's going to have to have one of his testicles removed...very sad news indeed :depressed

[look_at_g_shred]

So is Chasky full of shit then?
Sadly he's colorblind. He thinks black is blue..

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

So is Chasky full of shit then?

Probably. MacDonald, Young or someone who have tweeting something by now if it was that serious. He took a shot, but It didn't look to serious.

[From Downtown]

Probably. MacDonald, Young or someone who have tweeting something by now if it was that serious. He took a shot, but It didn't look to serious.
The guy runs @infomanu tho...

[SpursFan86]

The guy runs @infomanu tho...

That account's last tweet was 2 hours ago and it said that they're waiting for the medical report regarding Manu's injury.

[From Downtown]

That account's last tweet was 2 hours ago and it said that they're waiting for the medical report regarding Manu's injury.
They actually replied to someone and said the situation's complicated but they don't have anything official yet

But yeah I guess we just have to wait

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

The fact that Manu could stand and walk to the Locker room, with Duncan's and the Spurs trainer help, is a good sign. If he busted his testicle, there is no way he would be standing. He just took a really good shot and probably needs 2-3 days. I have taken a good shot to midsection one time playing BB and it took about 2 days before the pain subsided. I figure that is the case for Manu right now.

I highly doubt he travels with the team tonight to Dallas.

[Ice009]

F#$%, I hope he doesn't lose one of his testicles.

[Uriel]

So we're playing in Dallas without Tim and Manu? Jesus, Warriors have that #1 seed all locked up.

[boutons_deux]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Testicular_rupture

[MultiTroll]

Is it possible one of the Asian Massage Parlors you frequent in San Antonio has a therapist who can help?

[MultiTroll]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Testicular_rupture
Lets hope not!

[TheDoctor]

F#$%, I hope he doesn't lose one of his testicles.

Gino without one of his testicles it's gonna be sad. A less aggressive and docile Manu won't be Manu at all.

RIP El Contusión :depressed

[Rain Man]

So we're playing in Dallas without Tim and Manu? Jesus, Warriors have that #1 seed all locked up.

Did you really believe that any other outcome was possible? The entire western conference is playing for 2nd place. The east is just playing to be the eastern conference champs.

[Blue-Lightning]

Very much sending good vibes and hoping all is well for Manu.

[MultiTroll]

Game thread had a good replay. Watch Anderson's right knee.

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=256858&p=8407293&viewfull=1#post8407293
Anyone think Anderson kneed on purpose?
I don't mean that he aimed directly for the nutts but rather he slammed his r knee forward knowing full well it would collide with GNob?

[boutons_deux]

a one-nut Gino would never show his face again in Hyper-Macho Argentina. :)

[ElNono]

Get well soon... hopefully it's not a hip injury, those tend to linger, especially on older men...

[Robz4000]

Fak.

[gambit1990]

his face was red... looked like he was in pain...

[TheDoctor]

Anyone think Anderson kneed on purpose?
I don't mean that he aimed directly for the nutts but rather he slammed his r knee forward knowing full well it would collide with GNob?

Could be. He tried a headbutt before that.

[hater]

Crap groin injury is a killer. Especially at his age.

He probably pulled that shit. Damn. Minimum 4 weeks IMO

[hater]

Get well soon manu

My cousin once got kicked in the balls in a fight and had have sugery and didn't recover fully until 6 months later

Told u fellas. I could tell from that instant it was a bad testicular injury. Fuck

[SAGirl]

I believe the correct translation on that tweet is that it was more than just a simple hit to the groin, but the medical report is still expected.
695206251727306752 then it has the hashtag #worry or rather #fear

[From Downtown]

Crap groin injury is a killer. Especially at his age.

He probably pulled that shit. Damn. Minimum 4 weeks IMO
God bless the All Star Break

[TheDoctor]

695206251727306752

Hopefully Drake won't make a new dance after Manu's movements/reactions.

[GSH]

I believe the correct translation on that tweet is that it was more than just a simple hit to the groin, but the medical report is still expected.


If they know what they are talking about, and that's true, it's probably not good.

The way he behaved, it didn't look like hip joint, or deep muscle bruise. I've known two guys who ruptured testicles, and it was a fairly long recovery - and they were young.

[From Downtown]

I wonder why we haven't gotten any news from the Spurs or the SAexpress guys yet

[From Downtown]

I wonder why we haven't gotten any news from the Spurs or the SAexpress guys yet
Nevermind...



https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1079274187/120x160_reinagel_bigger.jpgJoe Reinagel‏@noaveragejoejr (https://twitter.com/noaveragejoejr)

Hearing from a reliable source that Manu could be out several weeks. Stay tuned

[TheDoctor]

I wonder why we haven't gotten any news from the Spurs or the SAexpress guys yet

:pop:: "I don't know about Manu. But testicles are very problematic. Ask Tony."

[spursistan]

Nevermind...



https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1079274187/120x160_reinagel_bigger.jpgJoe Reinagel‏@noaveragejoejr (https://twitter.com/noaveragejoejr)

Hearing from a reliable source that Manu could be out several weeks. Stay tuned

Fuckin annual injury bug...:bang

awaiting Kawhi wrist injury at any point..

[ElNono]

Nevermind...



https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1079274187/120x160_reinagel_bigger.jpgJoe Reinagel‏@noaveragejoejr (https://twitter.com/noaveragejoejr)

Hearing from a reliable source that Manu could be out several weeks. Stay tuned

Not good, not good at all... hope it's not career ending

[From Downtown]

Not good, not good at all... hope it's not career ending
C'mon Nono,you're the one with the positive attitude here :lol

[spursistan]

this is just a horrible news if the extent of Manu injury is that severe..our two leaders and floor generals down ..

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Good thing is that there wasn't any permanent structural damage. He would be out longer if he needed surgery. Probably a partial tear in the Groin. Will probably be out the rest of February.

This might actually turn out good for the Spurs because Manu will be rested up. Look at Manu and Duncan's number at the beg of the season. They have been steadily dropping since then. Now Manu is forced to rest.

This gives KA and Simmons more playing time to develop. Spurs have had to coup with Manu being out injured for years now.

[Chinook]

Not good, not good at all... hope it's not career ending

I more hope that it's not life-altering.

[hater]

Damn I had high hopes of Manu playing the 2003 Steve Kerr role for us and show up in playoff game.

Lets hope he can recover. But if its a testicular surgery or serious groin tear... Damn

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Not good, not good at all... hope it's not career ending

Hardly doubt its career ending. Let Manu rest up for a month and come back ready and rested for the season end and the playoffs. Might just be a blessing in disguise.

[ElNono]

I more hope that it's not life-altering.

yeah, that too....

[ElNono]

just when some unknown made a mixtape and named it after him...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KfKVgCKVbY

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Damn I had high hopes of Manu playing the 2003 Steve Kerr role for us and show up in playoff game.

Lets hope he can recover. But I its a testicular surgery or serious groin pull... Damn

He would be out for the season if that was the case. Probably a severe contusion and a partial rupture, which doesn't require surgery. Probably out 4-6 weeks.

[hater]

Hope so tbh. We need at least 1 Manu throwback game in the playoffs.

[GSH]

Not good, not good at all... hope it's not career ending


This season IS his career, if it's season-ending. I'm not big on over-reacting, but he looked really bad after that shot last night. It may not be the end of his season, but it sure COULD be.

Dammit.

[spursistan]

http://images.christianpost.com/ipost/full/258/boy%20and%20dog%20praying.jpg

[From Downtown]

BREAKING: Spurs guard Manu Ginobili will be out for four to six weeks with a groin injury, a source told KENS 5

Well,see ya in march Manu

[ElNono]

695320173633523712

get well soon :depressed

[hater]

It's Kyle Andersons bench. It was written :wow

Good news Manu will be attempting a comeback... Need a Steve kerr

[gambit1990]

damn... only good thing is that simmons will be getting more burn.

[TimDunkem]

Blessing in disguise. KA and Simmons will now get all the playing time they need to improve before the playoffs.

[Dre_7]

As long as Manu is 100% by playoff time this will be good for the Kyle Anderson and Jonathan Simmons.

Get healthy, Manu!

[spursistan]

He is going to miss all of the rodeo trip..really bad timing if you add Timmy knee .i just hope it doesn't speed up his regression or final decline..

[SAGirl]

Well, at least it is not a surgery/rupture really life altering issue. In the big scheme of things, he will be fine.

In the short scheme of things, he's going to be out for the toughest parts of the season and when the team emerges with an identity.

A silver lining... hopefully the young'ones continue to get better and develop in roles that they were meant to occupy possibly next season. Life fastracked them.

Also, those teams wishing us the token injury go their wish... but we have a deep team, and the two young stars in LMA/Kawhi are still healthy. Lets hope this is it for injuries the reast of this season TBH.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Good news. More than likely a partial rupture of the testicle, which is exactly the timeframe to heal FULLY. Manu should be 100% by the season's end and the start of the playoffs.

Blessing in Disguise.

Remember when I said I though Manu would miss 20+. I was worried that it looked like he wouldn't and would be worn out by the playoffs. Now he will be well rested and Spurs more than likely will get the beginning of the year Manu at the end of the year.

[Spurs 4 The Win]

Good news. More than likely a partial rupture of the testicle, which is exactly the timeframe to heal FULLY. Manu should be 100% by the season's end and the start of the playoffs.

Blessing in Disguise.

Remember when I said I though Manu would miss 20+. I was worried that it looked like he wouldn't and would be worn out by the playoffs. Now he will be well rested and Spurs more than likely will get the beginning of the year Manu at the end of the year.

He was bound to get hurt, better it happen now than turn an ankle right before playoffs and be of no use.

[SAGirl]

He is going to miss all of the rodeo trip..really bad timing if you add Timmy knee .i just hope it doesn't speed up his regression or final decline..

Really that is my concern, that he's a rhythm player and for this injury he will really need to convalesce. He will not be in top physical shape or anything and at his age its difficult to regain your top physical conditioning, strength etc.

Thinking about that, made me realize, Patty/Simmons/Kyle/Boris/West will probably get a groove on and Simmons will probably be playing better than Manu when Manu is ready to play again, just bc Manu will not be optimal.

It is still a blow for the season even if comes back.

[8FOR!3]

Surely this means Anderson/Simmons will be rotation players in the playoffs.

[raybies]

Big three dropping like flies

[Mel_13]

Get well soon, Manu.

People need to stop with the 'blessing in disguise' stuff. This is bad news, pure and simple.

[SAGirl]

Surely this means Anderson/Simmons will be rotation players in the playoffs.
yea I have to believe that. Good thing Pop had already been giving them time against good teams and not just the token garbage time crap.

[littlecoyotecoin]

F#$%, I hope he doesn't lose one of his testicles.

Even if he loses a ball, he'll still have more balls than most men.

[ElNono]

Just another freak injury too... dude has been incredibly healthy the last couple seasons...

[NameLess Scrub]

I believe the correct translation on that tweet is that it was more than just a simple hit to the groin, but the medical report is still expected.
695206251727306752 then it has the hashtag #worry or rather #fear

I'd use #afraid

[SAGirl]

I'd use #afraid

:tu:tu

[From Downtown]

I #believe he'll be back and ready for the playoffs
He'll leave it all out there,especially if this injury makes this one his last season...

[raybies]

#ibelievethatwewillwin

[From Downtown]

#ibelievethatwewillwin
#believe

[spursistan]

Well, at least it is not a surgery/rupture really life altering issue. In the big scheme of things, he will be fine.

In the short scheme of things, he's going to be out for the toughest parts of the season and when the team emerges with an identity.

A silver lining... hopefully the young'ones continue to get better and develop in roles that they were meant to occupy possibly next season. Life fastracked them.

Also, those teams wishing us the token injury go their wish... but we have a deep team, and the two young stars in LMA/Kawhi are still healthy. Lets hope this is it for injuries the reast of this season TBH.

it is kind frustrating the Spurs have to deal with rash of injuries to key players all at once the past 3 years..(Jan-February'14, December"14 and now Timmy/Manu)..We are Kawhi' wrist sprain away from going into major tailspin..let's hope it ends there..we need at least Timmy back soon: shore up the D and win ugly...Diaw needs to stop the recent sleepwalking and pull his weight with bench unit minus Manu..

[timtonymanu]

Damn this fucking sucks. The bench has been shit without him.

[spurs10]

695320173633523712

get well soon :depressed The news if him being out for 4-6 weeks is a relief after some of the speculation about his injury. I was not far from him behind the basket when this happened and nobody noticed anything immediately until he didn't get up. Speedy recovery! So Glad it wasn't worse.

[RD2191]

Gawd dammit.

[loveforthegame]

Ugh. Awful news. Get well soon.

[travis2]

I believe the correct translation on that tweet is that it was more than just a simple hit to the groin, but the medical report is still expected.
695206251727306752 then it has the hashtag #worry or rather #fear

Think that's a typo. Real hashtag should be #Mierda

[timtonymanu]

Get well soon, Manu.

People need to stop with the 'blessing in disguise' stuff. This is bad news, pure and simple.

^

[SAGirl]

it is kind frustrating the Spurs have to deal with rash of injuries to key players all at once the past 3 years..(Jan-February'14, December"14 and now Timmy/Manu)..We are Kawhi' wrist sprain away from going into major tailspin..let's hope it ends there..we need at least Timmy back soon: shore up the D and win ugly...Diaw needs to stop the recent sleepwalking and pull his weight with bench unit minus Manu..

Yea, lets hope that is it for the token injuries. We are well equiped to manage for some time so long as Kawhi/LMA/Tony who really are the ones who need to be doing the heavy lifting in the team are healthy, and the team with Diaw/Patty has scoring, West can score too, and Simmons/Anderson have been playing really well in their chances. That bench also has enough passing. Heck against some benches you can just put Boban and give him the ball most posessions down and get a score. We are not spread so thin that we cannot make do for some time, but yea at this rate we cannot afford any more injuries and hope to continue to do well.

Now my concern is Tony. I hope we get a blowout victory or two somewhere soon so Tony can keep his minutes managed.

[Brazil]

As I said rest the big 3 untill after ASG... no way tim return before, now manu out untill March, shut down Parker, get couple of W of remaining games untill ASG and call it a day

[timtonymanu]

It wouldn't be so worrisome if Patty Mills wasn't playing like total dogshit on the road.

[Brazil]

Fwiw, just saw this quote after the game that worries me a bit...

Tony Parker, Ginobili's longtime friend and teammate, showed greater concern.
"I don't want to joke with that," Parker said. "It doesn't look good."

Any update on Manu's injury somewhere ?

Tony got it asap

you can feel the connection between those 2... get well Manu and come back soon

[spursistan]

Tony got it asap

you can feel the connection between those 2... get well Manu and come back soon
Probably went to talk to him after the game..his words rightfully sounded ominous..

[Spurs Brazil]

damn, bad news

[daledondale]

https://tools.aldarone.fr/media/GIFs/Drew-Fuuuck.gif

Fucking Ryan Anderson!!!!!

[Spurs Brazil]

Ginobili’s injury could result in guard missing games
By Tom Orsborn on February 4, 2016 at 1:37 PM
SAN ANTONIO – The apparent groin injury Manu Ginobili suffered in Wednesday night’s 110-97 win over New Orleans was serious enough to require a visit to a hospital for testing, a league source said Thursday.

Although reports have surfaced that the 38-yeard-old guard could be out four to six weeks, the Spurs haven’t released an official statement regarding the extent of the injury.

“We aren’t establishing a timeline yet,” Spurs general manager R.C. Buford told the Express-News.


http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2016/02/04/ginobilis-injury-could-result-in-guard-missing-games/

[GSH]

Get well soon, Manu.

People need to stop with the 'blessing in disguise' stuff. This is bad news, pure and simple.

It is bad news. We really needed Manu at his best, not at 80%. This makes it unlikely.

I want to believe that in 4-6 weeks, he will be back and in game shape, heading into the playoff season. So I guess I will. We know Manu's heart and toughness. If it's possible, he'll make it happen.

The only good news from this is that it sounds like it will not be life-altering, and that he personally will be okay. The rest is a game.

[dbreiden83080]

LA better step up and play like the superstar he is supposed to be, and frankly is being paid to be. Bench players getting more minutes, big chance for them to step up..

[Hoops Czar]

Dust off Ray McCallum, tbh. Damn, this is gonna be sad.

[TheGreatYacht]

Spurs killer Ryan Anderson, tbh.

[From Downtown]

Jeff McDonaldAccount verificato ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN) 2 min2 minuti fa (https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN/status/695338320784527365)Visualizza traduzione
Herb Rudoy, Ginobili's longtime agent, says he is awaiting word from Spurs on extent of Manu's injury. "They're going to handle it," he said

[Chinook]

Get well soon, Manu.

People need to stop with the 'blessing in disguise' stuff. This is bad news, pure and simple.

It's definitely bad news in the humanistic sense. It's NEVER a good thing for someone to go through that much pain. And it's bad news in the length, since it leaves the Spurs vulnerable through the grinding stretch of the season. But it does give Anderson, Simmons and McCallum time to show what they can do. The Spurs better hope that at least one of them can become a legit, consistent player, because they have almost no path to replacing Manu next season. So they get to test the scenario of adding no one of the wing rotation now.

Cue TD21 coming in and saying that this is why he wanted the Spurs to get a better fourth wing.

[Chinook]

If it had to happen, it would have been preferable for it to have happened like two weeks ago. The Spurs only have a few games before the trade deadline, and all the sudden, they may be in the market for a rotational wing.

[Harry Callahan]

Spurs killer Ryan Anderson, tbh.

That was a dirtbag play by Ryan Anderson. The game was pretty much over and he went in with his knee. Bush league move TBH.

[Robz4000]

OKC gonna get det 2 seed now.

[Robz4000]

Also, fuck Ryan Anderson. Hope his fiancée gets can-oh wait...

[TheGreatYacht]

That was a dirtbag play by Ryan Anderson. The game was pretty much over and he went in with his knee. Bush league move TBH.
Fuck that scrub. Karma hasn't been kind to him, so hopefully it stays that way.

[Budkin]

Ryan Anderson owned us again. Fuck.

[spursistan]

Ginobili’s injury could result in guard missing games
By Tom Orsborn on February 4, 2016 at 1:37 PM
SAN ANTONIO – The apparent groin injury Manu Ginobili suffered in Wednesday night’s 110-97 win over New Orleans was serious enough to require a visit to a hospital for testing, a league source said Thursday.

Although reports have surfaced that the 38-yeard-old guard could be out four to six weeks, the Spurs haven’t released an official statement regarding the extent of the injury.

“We aren’t establishing a timeline yet,” Spurs general manager R.C. Buford told the Express-News.


http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2016/02/04/ginobilis-injury-could-result-in-guard-missing-games/

well a silver lining from RC and the lack of official spurs timeline.He could miss less time...Hopefully this like last year Manu ankle sprain vs.Wolves which looked terrible but he ended up missing minimal time..

[hater]

I don't like Ryan Anderson but he's got the best looking facial hair in the league tbqh

[From Downtown]

Manu Ginobili is out indefinitely. He underwent surgery today in SA after a testicular injury - will be sidelined for at least one month.

Fuck,just reading that hurts

[Raven]

ugh

[EmantheSpursFan]

Ouch
Get well soon Manu

[davidbowie]

goddamn!

[Leetonidas]

Damn his fucking ball exploded:wow

[NameLess Scrub]

Bleacher report says Spurs announce 1 month out.

Hope he gets well soon.

[Mel_13]

:depressed

[RD2191]

Juan Pelota

[Budkin]

Damn his fucking ball exploded:wow

Holy fuck.

[GSH]

Manu Ginobili is out indefinitely. He underwent surgery today in SA after a testicular injury - will be sidelined for at least one month.

Fuck,just reading that hurts


I never know who's just making shit up here. Assuming that's true, there's a really good chance he's done. I'm sure he'll try, but damn.

[weeks]

Fuck! What a terrible turn of events. Poor Manu .

[ElNono]

damn...

[From Downtown]

I never know who's just making shit up here. Assuming that's true, there's a really good chance he's done. I'm sure he'll try, but damn.
I'm not one of those :lol

[GSH]

well a silver lining from RC and the lack of official spurs timeline.He could miss less time...Hopefully this like last year Manu ankle sprain vs.Wolves which looked terrible but he ended up missing minimal time..


Yeah. If somebody sliced open my scrotum, and sewed up one of my balls? I'd be applying for disability.

I just left a message for a friend who ruptured one of his in high school. I remember him being... tender... for maybe 6 months. I'll see what he remembers about it.

[From Downtown]

Will he stop taking charges now?

[TheDoctor]

Anderson was on Manu like:
http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/streetfighter/images/6/64/Sagat's_Tiger_Knee.gif/revision/latest?cb=20100621203540
"TIGER KNEE !!!"

[GSH]

Will he stop taking charges now?

It takes balls to stand and take a charge like that.

[raybies]

I can't laugh at that ^^^

[gambit1990]

i hope this doesn't mean more mccallum... but i guess it does.

[lefty20]

It takes balls to stand and take a charge like that.


:rollin

[spursistan]

Yeah. If somebody sliced open my scrotum, and sewed up one of my balls? I'd be applying for disability.

I just left a message for a friend who ruptured one of his in high school. I remember him being... tender... for maybe 6 months. I'll see what he remembers about it.
said it before the surgery news..But, yes, this is lot more serious than i thought it would turnout especially seeing Manu walking on his own legs to the locker-room..Bad turn of events for Spurs with Duncan knee acting up..

[TheDoctor]

It takes balls to stand and take a charge like that.
:lmao

[chasky]

So is Chasky full of shit then?

LOL, the next time just trustme guys.

[SouthernFried]

And then there was one...

[snickles]

rotoworld uses the phrase "testicular surgery"

i googled "testicular surgery", and i can't get past the 1st sentence without cringing.

horrible news.......

[hater]

Get well soon manu

My cousin once got kicked in the balls in a fight and had have sugery and didn't recover fully until 6 months later

Called this shit 8 hours ago. Tbh

[boutons_deux]

back sometime in March?

healing probably requires complete physical rest,meaning Manu will come back in bad shape, certainly totally out game shape for a horribly tough stretch in the last 4 weeks of the season.

[BillMc]

Weird, non age-related injury. Just bad luck really.

Kyle and Simmons better step up.

[MB3//]

Do we target Joe Johnson if he gets bought out after the trade deadline?

[LakerHater]

Oh crap, mysa.com said Manu is supposed to have testicular surgery and he's going to miss one month!!

[gambit1990]

Do we target Joe Johnson if he gets bought out after the trade deadline?
yes.

[gambit1990]

with manu out it would be a good time to bring parker off the bench and start patty. parker would have an easier time scoring against other teams' second units.

[LakerHater]

695354943213957121

[GSH]

Well here is an article that will make you cringe. But there is sort of good news in it, too. The prospects actually sound better than I thought. Especially if it's not a total explosion.

http://www.vice.com/read/what-exactly-happens-when-you-pop-a-testicle-and-how-to-fix-it-173

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

Did Holt's Caterpillar dealership step in to provide the surgical tools for the operation?

[spursmvp]

how come nba players don't wear cups?

[UZER]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="es"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">PREOCUPACION <br>Nos informan que Manu sufrió mas que un simple golpe en la zona baja. <br>Se espera parte médico. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Miedo?src=hash">#Miedo</a> <a href="https://t.co/AFd75DMByG">https://t.co/AFd75DMByG</a></p>— InfoManu (@InfoManu) <a href="https://twitter.com/InfoManu/status/695206251727306752">febrero 4, 2016</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

I completely agree.

[in2deep]

how come nba players don't wear cups?

I assumed they did. they don't?

[MaNu4Tres]

Well here is an article that will make you cringe. But there is sort of good news in it, too. The prospects actually sound better than I thought. Especially if it's not a total explosion.

http://www.vice.com/read/what-exactly-happens-when-you-pop-a-testicle-and-how-to-fix-it-173

Can you just tell us the good news?

I hate reading articles like this.

Thanks

[DMC]

As big as his balls are they are hard to miss. Plus they are steel so surgery is going to be rough.

[Pauleta14]

Can you just tell us the good news?

I hate reading articles like this.

Thanks


Same for me :lol

I closed the page after reading the title ...

[MultiTroll]

That was a dirtbag play by Ryan Anderson. The game was pretty much over and he went in with his knee. Bush league move TBH.
Concur.
Upon further review, he shoves his knee way more then normal.
Anderson knew good and well where Ginobili was located too.

[DMC]

So if Manu gets a false testicle, that's a Maneuticle.

http://www.neuticles.com/

[SnakeBoy]

Can you just tell us the good news?

I hate reading articles like this.

Thanks

How long does it take to recover from testicle surgery?
Usually a week. It is still going to be sore or swollen for four to five weeks, but it won't be limiting for that amount of time. They won't want to do much and will be too sore to go to work for about a week.


Manu will be back in two weeks imo....wearing a cup.

[nowitzkikopf]

Can you just tell us the good news?

I hate reading articles like this.

Thanks

testicular ruptures aren't that bad honestly. they sound awful, but if the capsule is only slightly torn, you can sew it back together. the main concern is on a personal level- if the blood flow (via the pudendal artery mainly) is gone, then you need to remove/put in a prosthetic. seeing as how the surgery was already completed this morning, i'm assuming he had a capsule tear, which was sown back together. it'll take about a week to fully heal, and then still be sore for 4-5 weeks (only to touch by the 5th week). i'm assuming that's where the 4-6 weeks timeline comes from. he'll likely wear padding/a cup, but should be fine given basketball isn't a high contact sport (i.e. rugby/am football)

-3rd year med student

[Timothy21]

is a terrible news for the team... get well soon Manu...

rodeo is coming, several games with playoff's team, TD out... sorry for speaking italian, ma vaffanculo porca puttana...

[Budkin]

is a terrible news for the team... get well soon Manu...

rodeo is coming, several games with playoff's team, TD out... sorry for speaking italian, ma vaffanculo porca puttana...

Yep. No silver linings here.

[quentin_compson]

Ugh, that sounds awful. Just thinking about it will make you cringe.
Get well soon Manu!

[SAGirl]

I don't know if this was already posted:
695347385153646593

[GSH]

testicular ruptures aren't that bad honestly. they sound awful, but if the capsule is only slightly torn, you can sew it back together. the main concern is on a personal level- if the blood flow (via the pudendal artery mainly) is gone, then you need to remove/put in a prosthetic. seeing as how the surgery was already completed this morning, i'm assuming he had a capsule tear, which was sown back together. it'll take about a week to fully heal, and then still be sore for 4-5 weeks (only to touch by the 5th week). i'm assuming that's where the 4-6 weeks timeline comes from. he'll likely wear padding/a cup, but should be fine given basketball isn't a high contact sport (i.e. rugby/am football)

-3rd year med student


LOL... I had a friend who got a nut crushed playing football. It seemed like the worst thing in the world at the time. Sounds like he milked it for attention for months. And it worked, too, because the thought of it made us all cringe.

Here's to hoping Manu's recovery really is complete in 4-6 weeks, and he comes back ready to play bal... ready to win another LOB.

[SpurPadre]

Who's the worst nut hitter now: Ryan Anderson or Jason Terry?

[daledondale]

Who's the worst nut hitter now: Ryan Anderson or Jason Terry?
I don't know, but they can take their hands and go to living in a world full of shit.

[rasuo214]

how come nba players don't wear cups?

Have you played sports wearing a cup? Not really comfortable. Most players don't wear a cup unless they absolutely have to, like a Catcher in baseball.


Anyways Manu get well soon. Can't even imagine the pain he went through and likely is still going through.

Guess we'll be getting a glance at what things will be like after Manu and Timmy retire.

[DarrinS]

:depressed

[ducks]

simmons needs to develop for playoffs now more time
manu is not needed now
he can not make layups now anyhow no lift

[dabom]

Did Holt's Caterpillar dealership step in to provide the surgical tools for the operation?

They probably needed bigger tools. :lol

[NameLess Scrub]

I hope this somehow works out for the team and they don't lose the 2nd seed.

For Manu, I hope he gets well soon and is able to come back.

He probably needs some cryotherapy now.
And come back like when guys return with a mask, but not visible.

[The Reckoning]

that's one way to get snipped

[SPURt]

At least Ginobili will have fresh legs for the playoffs?

[The Reckoning]

my sources confirmed the injury




source:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7tuOfL75EA

[Cherry]

FUUUUUUUUUUUUCKKK:(

[Seventyniner]

It takes balls to stand and take a charge like that.

So you're saying he'll never do it again?

[ace3g]

Manu Ginobili @manuginobili
(https://twitter.com/manuginobili)No fue mi mejor día, pero la operación salió bien y estaré pronto en casa recuperándome y tratando de volver a la cancha lo antes posible. https://ton.twimg.com/tweetdeck-web/web/assets/emoji/1f44d.d3bd2b190d.png

[spurs10]

Manu Ginobili @manuginobili
(https://twitter.com/manuginobili)No fue mi mejor día, pero la operación salió bien y estaré pronto en casa recuperándome y tratando de volver a la cancha lo antes posible. https://ton.twimg.com/tweetdeck-web/web/assets/emoji/1f44d.d3bd2b190d.png

Nice of him to send out a message. Says it's 'not my greatest day, but the surgery went well and soon he'll be home to recuperate' and back on the court asap.

[turkish spurs fan]

he ll come back like always he did

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zw7PkVVIXSw/UX4B9-86ZbI/AAAAAAAAALc/5Oc0khme3RE/s640/accidentados.jpg

[GSH]

So you're saying he'll never do it again?

I'm hoping he'll still have one and a half, and that it will still be enough.

I really shouldn't joke. The thought of a ruptured nut still just freaks me out. Broken bone? No problem. Ruptured nut? Not so much.

[Mel_13]

Manu Ginobili @manuginobili
(https://twitter.com/manuginobili)No fue mi mejor día, pero la operación salió bien y estaré pronto en casa recuperándome y tratando de volver a la cancha lo antes posible. https://ton.twimg.com/tweetdeck-web/web/assets/emoji/1f44d.d3bd2b190d.png



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[itzsoweezee]

Terrible. I hope he fully recovers. If there was any doubt whether he's retiring after this season, I'm guessing this probably made his mind up.