Gasol injury thread: Broken fourth metacarpal on left hand

[Dex]

At least it's his non-shooting hand, but still gonna take him a while to be 100%. Suddenly our big rotation looks very short.

Time for Lee and Dedmon to step up.

[dabom]

Official thread. Was the oldest one of the 2. :tu

[BillMc]

TD! TD! TD! TD!

[bklynspursfan]

Dedmon and Lee have stepped up lots when needed. Moreso Lee. Those guys should be good. We'll see more Bertrans too

Hopefully he's back by the Rrt.

[MultiTroll]

+ Dedmon
+Lee
+ Bertrans

Do it Cementhead.

[elemento]

Blessing in disguise tbh

[LoneStarState'sPride]

Force Dedmon to step up!

[DJR210]

Hopefully Dedmon counts his blessings

[timtonymanu]

Dedmon and Lee have stepped up lots when needed. Moreso Lee. Those guys should be good. We'll see more Bertrans too

Hopefully he's back by the Rrt.

[TimDunkem]

More Dedmon is always a good thing. Plus Old Man Pau gets his rest so it's not so bad.

[BillMc]

No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main. If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as well as if a manor of thy friend's or of thine own were: any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind, and therefore never send to know for whom the bells tolls; it tolls for thee.

[jermaine]

#FreeBonnerBitches

[Ditty]

Probably will be out until late February - Early March. Spurs have some nice assets, but are untouchable outside of their first round pick this year. Probably pick up a few big guys on a ten day contract until then.

[Robz4000]

Call up Joel Anthony I guess.

[BillMc]

Where's Ryan Richards when you need him.

[RD2191]

Red rocket comeback?

[Strategic]

Time to look for 10 day contract diamonds?

[TimDunkem]

I assume we'll just see more Shithead...

[Dex]

Where's Ryan Richards when you need him.

:lmao

There is still always Livio Jean-Charles.

[BillMc]

:lmao

There is still always Livio Jean-Charles.
:lol True.

[tholdren]

I dont always pray for injuries, but when I do it's for injuries to worthless bigs who cant score in the paint or rebound. Good riddance, and hope he retires

[Capt Bringdown]

A perfect opportunity to sign Bonner to a 3-year deal :pop:

[Ron Swanson]

https://youtu.be/-9N7QV7jAWY?t=29

[NASpurs]

A perfect opportunity to sign Bonner to a 3-year deal :pop:

:lmao

it's funny because it's believable

[ViceCity86]

Spurs won't miss a beat. Blessing in disguise. More Bertans and Dedmon, which is needed. If only Parker would go out a couple of weeks with a bad hammy so we can see more Murray.

[313]

David Lee > Pau

My only complaint is that this didn't happen closer to the playoffs so he'd be out for season. Also we have to hope Lee stays healthy with the increase in minutes. I remember he had durability issues.

[bklynspursfan]

Spurs won't miss a beat. Blessing in disguise. More Bertans and Dedmon, which is needed. If only Parker would go out a couple of weeks with a bad hammy so we can see more Murray.

That wouldn't be smart smh. Murray had a nice game, but he's been very inconsistent, which is expected for such a young player. He's gotta mature.

TP is needed, especially the way he's been playing.

[Hoops Czar]

Spurs defense about to get a whole lot better.

[DPG21920]

My concern is not only the strain it puts on players physically when key rotational players go out, but how this team is still working things out (despite the very solid play all things considered). This could be 2-4 weeks of really crucial lost time with Pau and continuing to improve.

Not that it means SA will lose all the time, but it's extra wear and tear and truly valuable lost time together.

Hopefully the silver linings somewhat offset that (Dedmon being forced into more minutes and having to learn not to foul, Lee getting more confident, Bertans getting valuable minutes more consistently.)

[SpurPadre]

Pau will be missed on Saturday, tbh. That game just got tougher.

[BatManu20]

You know you're old AF when you break your hand warming up.

[Mr. Body]

Yet the Dubs skate by untouched as always.

[SpurPadre]

You know you're old AF when you break your hand warming up.

It's Slomo's fault tho.

[still.focused]

I knew there was a reason we didnt trade Kyle yet

[hoopdreams11]

Carl Landry?
Nazr Muhammed?

[BillMc]

What is the estimate on the time range?

[spursistan]

Hate to say it, and the Spurs will miss his buckets vs the dregs of the league, but this could be blessing in disguise as far as Dedmon building some trust with Pop for the playoffs.

[objective]

If he sits an extended time, I hate to think about the kind of shape he'll be in when he comes back

[spursistan]

Yet the Dubs skate by untouched as always.
their injury luck outside last years Finals has been ridiculous since 2015 ..Their Top 4 players have missed a combined 2 fuckin games to minor ailments this season..

[HarlemHeat37]

Spurs will be more entertaining to watch while he's gone, at least:tu

[Kawhitstorm]

Hate to say it, and the Spurs will miss his buckets vs the dregs of the league, but this could be blessing in disguise as far as Dedmon building some trust with Pop for the playoffs.

If he was going to get injured then this was the perfect timing as it will force Pop to play Dedmon & get him acclimated to playing w/ the starters. If he plays well then he should get more rotation minutes when Pau returns to the line-up.

[DPG21920]

From what I read if there is not surgery needed probably looking at 4-6 weeks.

[GSH]

No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main. If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less


So is Pau the clod in this analogy?

[SAGirl]

You know you're old AF when you break your hand warming up.
I know there is blame on Kyle but dude is not that strong to be breaking bones TBH.
:lol

....
Actually outside of the kidding...
what objective stated is true. If he has to be out of the game a month and a half he will be in terrible shape for the playoffs.

It's looking like Lee will step up.
I am sure the others will too, in due time.

[SAGirl]

If he sits an extended time, I hate to think about the kind of shape he'll be in when he comes back
This was too funny.
I apologize if it hurts anyone's feelings.
http://katchop.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/gasol-copy.jpg

[YGWHI]

Will other teams double LMA more without Gasol? That's my only concern.

I mean they won't respect Dedmon on offense and who knows how they will cover Lee.

If LMA gets double teamed every play I just hope our shooters to step up...

[SAGirl]

Will other teams double LMA more without Gasol? That's my only concern.

I mean they won't respect Dedmon on offense and who knows how they will cover Lee.

If LMA gets double teamed every play I just hope our shooters to step up...

They managed just fine with Tim last season and he was no shooting threat.

I think Dedmon or Lee should be fine... but we shall see.... its probably game by game... I am guessing.

[BatManu20]

He can still stay in shape with a busted hand.. Coaches will make him run some almost every day I'm sure.

[100%duncan]

Bertans gonna go ham

[Em-City]

could turn out to be a bless in the sky, but we need him back before playoffs

[siraulo23]

Sux

[BillMc]

So is Pau the clod in this analogy?
He's a piece of the Spurs" continent.

[Chillen]

That sucks, get better Pau and comeback stronger and be ready to compete for an NBA title!

[Mal]

How bad is it in case of missing time ?

[BillMc]

From what I read if there is not surgery needed probably looking at 4-6 weeks.
Thanks

[mudyez]

Just tank now!

[tbdog]

Not worried. Dedmond and Lee have shown they can hold the fort. Plus Bertans should get some much needed experience. Pau usually is always in shape and probably game rest would be beneficial for him.

[r0drig0lac]

Well, at least Greg does not need an excuse to get him out of s5

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

It'll be interesting to see how missing Pau and by extension not having the Parker-Pau duo to be targeted by PnR, would affect the Spurs defense.

[cjw]

How many games will Dedmon foul out of in this stretch?

[MaNu4Tres]

Spurs will make sure Gasol stays in shape. Its a hand injury, he'll be doing cardio just about every day, and its his left hand so he'll be able to shoot while hes out.

[Seventyniner]

Spurs will make sure Gasol stays in shape. Its a hand injury, he'll be doing cardio just about every day, and its his left hand so he'll be able to shoot while hes out.

Pau? Working out? You're right that it's possible but by what I've heard about him, I'm worried.

[mudyez]

Yet the Dubs skate by untouched as always.

They had their issues in last years playoffs (Curry earlier with Clips injuries making up for it, Bogut during the finals probably costing them the ship) and may get their fair share of injuries again.

As for Pau: Rather have him sit now, than in the playoffs. Giving Bertans and Dedmon (and Lee) his minutes may be good for the team anyway.

[ceperez]

Blessing in disguise here... the old man can rest.

Downside.... Parker and Manu also need their rest.

Spurs need to call up two scrubs from the D-league. What about those two scrubs from Argentina and France? Completely forgot their names, yeah, the d-league guys. Let them play instead of Parker and Manu.

[MaNu4Tres]

Pau? Working out? You're right that it's possible but by what I've heard about him, I'm worried.

Its during the season, hes under contract. Spurs pay strength and conditioning coaches for a reason.Spurs pay their players for a reason.

[Spur|n|Austin]

Is it cliche to call this a blessing in disguise? Dedmon, Bertans, and Lee going to get some valuable burn while Pau gets some body rest.

[tholdren]

I know there is blame on Kyle but dude is not that strong to be breaking bones TBH.
:lol

....
Actually outside of the kidding...
what objective stated is true. If he has to be out of the game a month and a half he will be in terrible shape for the playoffs.

It's looking like Lee will step up.
I am sure the others will too, in due time.
If gaysoft is out of shape because he broke ONE BONE IN HIS HAND, then he should be cut. But I do remember DEEWAAYNE WADE getting wheel-chaired out of the arena due to a SHOULDER injury. He was crying too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfuJS0SBSac

NewAge NBA...

[bklynspursfan]

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[bklynspursfan]

I know there is blame on Kyle but dude is not that strong to be breaking bones TBH.
:lol

....
Actually outside of the kidding...
what objective stated is true. If he has to be out of the game a month and a half he will be in terrible shape for the playoffs.

It's looking like Lee will step up.
I am sure the others will too, in due time.

Idk about terrible shape. It's his hand, so he can still do conditioning drills and participate in w/e the Spurs are doing that doesn't involve him using that hand much.

Had it been a hammy or ankle, then I would be more concerned about it.

[SAGirl]

Idk about terrible shape. It's his hand, so he can still do conditioning drills and participate in w/e the Spurs are doing that doesn't involve him using that hand much.

Had it been a hammy or ankle, then I would be more concerned about it.
Game shape, conditioning at stamina is something else. Hopefully it's not an issue.

[bklynspursfan]

Game shape, conditioning at stamina is something else. Hopefully it's not an issue.

No doubt. I just don't think it will be to the point of terrible. Plus, I just can't see him being any more slow footed than he already is. If nothing else, maybe he'll play in shorter increments, which may not be the worst thing anyway

[buttsR4rebounding]

More Dedmon, more Lee, more Bertans, more KA. 4 is actually where SloMo has been the most effective this year. The Defense will be better. If the offense doesn't drop off it could really shape some rotations going forward.

[Robz4000]

Surgery is bad news. That means he's out a minimum of 6 weeks iirc.

[TheDoctor]

822531188711690240

Why aren't we talking more about this? Finger surgery isn't that bad but the time he will miss yes it is.

[bklynspursfan]

Why aren't we talking more about this? Finger surgery isn't that bad but the time he will miss yes it is.

Yea.. Westbrook had it a couple years ago, and I found this. I guess we'll see how he heals. Probably won't have him back for at least a month tho.


Here are some other NBA players who have suffered similar injuries as Westbrook, and what the outcome was.
Danny Green (http://www.sbnation.com/nba/players/71944/danny-green) - Green sustained a hand fracture injury last season just as Westbrook. The Spurs (http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/san-antonio-spurs) announced that he is going to miss 4 weeks, but in-fact he returned a bit earlier.
Kawhi Leonard (http://www.sbnation.com/nba/players/132534/kawhi-leonard) - Leonard experienced a fourth metacarpal fracture last season against the Thunder and missed around 35 days.
Rajon Rondo (http://www.sbnation.com/nba/players/4352/rajon-rondo) - Rondo suffered a fifth metacarpal fracture in late September. He was healed through undergoing a surgery, and missed the entire Celtics (http://www.sbnation.com/nba/teams/boston-celtics) training camp.
Based on all evidence, Westbrook will miss around 4-6 weeks of the regular season. He's expected to return in late November or by the beginning of December. Most fractures heal well. D.Green and K.Leonard are great examples for optimism, since they experienced metacarpal fractures, they where spectacular in the 2014 playoffs. The big question now is not whether Westbrook can make a full recovery, but whether the Thunder can win enough games in the meantime whether it will even matter.


http://www.welcometoloudcity.com/2014/11/1/7137489/russell-westbrook-broken-hand-doctor-david-geier

[Spur|n|Austin]

4-8 weeks according to The Vertical.. Fak

http://www.espn.com.au/nba/story/_/id/18514512/san-antonio-spurs-pau-gasol-breaks-left-hand

[Robz4000]

Was hoping he'd be back after the ASB. Might not see him until mid-March. If that's the case this is pretty terrible news especially if Pop insists on starting him still.

[TheDoctor]

Yea.. Westbrook had it a couple years ago, and I found this. I guess we'll see how he heals. Probably won't have him back for at least a month tho.

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http://www.welcometoloudcity.com/2014/11/1/7137489/russell-westbrook-broken-hand-doctor-david-geier

IIRC neither Danny and Kawhi needed surgery in their respective hand/finger fractures. Also they were a lot younger than current Gasol.

[cd98]

Sad to see him out as I think he has been a solid addition this year. That said, our other bigs are new this year and it gives them a shot to get minutes and improve. I have a feeling we'll need Dedmon late in the season, so here's hoping he steps up.

[spursistan]

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[Chillen]

Well the good news is he will probably be back in early or late March. If Dedmon and Lee don't step up, this could translate into a few more "L's".

[Robz4000]

Well the good news is he will probably be back in late March. If Dedmon and Lee don't step up, this could translate into a few more "L's".

Late March is bad news tbh.

[Chillen]

Late March is bad news tbh.

Well the Spurs record while he is out will speak for itself to how important he is to this team. There are fans on here that take him for granted, fact is losing a starter is a big loss. Please no more injurys to this team, especially freaky ones like what happened to Pau.

[spursistan]

He will be back first week of March at worst, IMO..judging by all precedents 15-20 games/4-6 weeks is the time frame..Some players managed to comeback after a month especially if it is the non shooting hand, which is the case for Pau....

[cd98]

Spurs can win plenty without him. Spurs always step up after an injury. But we'll need his experience, passing, and shooting for the playoffs.

[ginobilized]

How will Pop alter the SL? Lee replaces Pau and Aldridge moves to center or Dedmon replaces Pau?
Will there be another Diaw at the waiver wire? Splitter?!?!
Sucks for Pau and will definitely change things, I'm cautiously optimistic at best.

[tholdren]

Its during the season, hes under contract. Spurs pay strength and conditioning coaches for a reason.Spurs pay their players for a reason.
You must have forgotten about Tiago 1 inch vert Splitter

[tholdren]

Spurs Strength and conditioning coach(es) I have no idea if they have them, and if those are positions that are filled, should be vacant - See Danny Green, Tony Parker, LMA, etc.

[bklynspursfan]

IIRC neither Danny and Kawhi needed surgery in their respective hand/finger fractures. Also they were a lot younger than current Gasol.

I don't recall, honestly. Maybe the surgery will speed the process up? Idk.. here's hoping it's a speedy recovery

[spurtech09]

Time to sign another Big.....Just sucks that Pau is going to be out for awhile....

[TheGreatYacht]

If Pop gives his minutes to Fathead. God help us all

Best we can hope for is 6th seed

[Spurs9]

If Pop gives his minutes to Fathead. God help us all

Best we can hope for is 6th seed

:lmao

[UZER]

Still have a feeling Pop won't give Bertans as much burn as some are anticipating. Hope I'm wrong.

[BillMc]

Still have a feeling Pop won't give Bertans as much burn as some are anticipating. Hope I'm wrong.

It is odd. He praises Davis often, yet doesn't give him much time. Sort of similar to KA honestly.

[bklynspursfan]

It is odd. He praises Davis often, yet doesn't give him much time. Sort of similar to KA honestly.

They said during the last game Bertans is still having trouble getting or learning the defensive rotations and what not. (According to the coaching staff)

It'll take more time for him to learn, but it's obvious there are things he's gotta clean up a bit and learn. Which is not surprising considering he's a rookie.

People think Pop has something against him.( Not you of course)There are things we don't see that the coaches do and get paid to.

[buttsR4rebounding]

You know you're old AF when you break your hand warming up.

Tiago would be proud! :claw

[SAGirl]

It is odd. He praises Davis often, yet doesn't give him much time. Sort of similar to KA honestly.
He praised Nico then waived him... Pop is tough to take seriously on things like that bc he is probably going to be more encouraging paying lip service to guys that are not playing much, but who he sees working hard in practices etc. I think he has to encourage them somehow bc it's tough to stay motivated looking to improve if you are a young player not getting much run. It's a contradiction.

Pop also spoke glowingly of Rasual Butler... Pop and RC praised Ray Mac as well... Both then waived. It might be better to not get that much praise. :lol

I suspected when the injury happened that Pop was going to try to get someone else. He didn't even feel comfortable playing Davis last game and stuck with Lamarcus most of the first half. He doesn't even trust Dedmon that much... Dedmon minutes fluctuate and sometimes are as short as 12-14.. He basically picks up more minutes if Pau is sucking on D.

Last game It was actually Messina who gave Davis more run in the second half. I agree with Bklynfan though, Davis is still learning, specially defensively. And regardless what we talk on here Pop has played Kyle as a wing a whole lot and most of his minutes have been at the wing and only very ovassionally as a 4 and only stuck to that when he's had a good game (frankly only the Portland game comes to mind, recently). I think both guys are in a short leash. They get opportunities and play more or less depending on how they are doing. I think they needed another big anyways that is a true center bc Dedmon is foul prone still, Lee is not a rim protector and Lamarcus can get worn down over the course of over a month. Kind of tough to ignore that in the span of a month and a half some other big can get a nag and neither Lee nor Dedmon are really ready for starter minutes. Lee has not been durable the past couple of seasons and Davis has had his knee issues. Still I hope they get run. Kyle was fine playing minutes as a 4 last season. It it wa obviously a short stint... he's not a vet at it by any means either.

[Arcadian]

How can you break your hand in a layup line? What exactly happened? He didn't even fall down, right?

[SAGirl]

How can you break your hand in a layup line? What exactly happened? He didn't even fall down, right?
There's a tweet somewhere in here. Basically caught his hand with kyle who simulated coming in to contest his layup but then tries to dive out of the way. Pau caught his hand and somehow fractured it. It's the weakest looking contact injury to cause a fracture I have seen. Neither guy was at velocity or anything. Pau must have twisted a finger I guess.

[TimDunkem]

The curse of Fathead.

[Ron Swanson]

Looks like we're bringing in Joel Anthony.

[LakerHater]

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[BillMc]

He praised Nico then waived him... Pop is tough to take seriously on things like that bc he is probably going to be more encouraging paying lip service to guys that are not playing much, but who he sees working hard in practices etc. I think he has to encourage them somehow bc it's tough to stay motivated looking to improve if you are a young player not getting much run. It's a contradiction.

Pop also spoke glowingly of Rasual Butler... Pop and RC praised Ray Mac as well... Both then waived. It might be better to not get that much praise. :lol

I suspected when the injury happened that Pop was going to try to get someone else. He didn't even feel comfortable playing Davis last game and stuck with Lamarcus most of the first half. He doesn't even trust Dedmon that much... Dedmon minutes fluctuate and sometimes are as short as 12-14.. He basically picks up more minutes if Pau is sucking on D.

Last game It was actually Messina who gave Davis more run in the second half. I agree with Bklynfan though, Davis is still learning, specially defensively. And regardless what we talk on here Pop has played Kyle as a wing a whole lot and most of his minutes have been at the wing and only very ovassionally as a 4 and only stuck to that when he's had a good game (frankly only the Portland game comes to mind, recently). I think both guys are in a short leash. They get opportunities and play more or less depending on how they are doing. I think they needed another big anyways that is a true center bc Dedmon is foul prone still, Lee is not a rim protector and Lamarcus can get worn down over the course of over a month. Kind of tough to ignore that in the span of a month and a half some other big can get a nag and neither Lee nor Dedmon are really ready for starter minutes. Lee has not been durable the past couple of seasons and Davis has had his knee issues. Still I hope they get run. Kyle was fine playing minutes as a 4 last season. It it wa obviously a short stint... he's not a vet at it by any means either.

Well said. :toast

Yes, praise from Pop for a bench player is often the kiss of death. I thought of Nico and Rasual too. :lol Not to mention George Hill was declared by Pop his "favorite player" and later traded....

Maybe Bryan Forbes is the safest guy on the bench! :lol

[ace3g]

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[NASpurs]

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Thank you everyone for all of your support. Looking forward to getting back on the court!! #GoSpursGo (https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoSpursGo?src=hash)https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags/Spurs_Emoji/Spurs_Emoji.png (https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoSpursGo?src=hash)

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Nigga looks like he hasn't showered in days. And is he wearing a diaper under those sweats? Jesus Christ man.

[TheDoctor]

How can you break your hand in a layup line? What exactly happened? He didn't even fall down, right?

Meteorhead happened. He went at Pau's finger as if it were a Dinosaur in the Cretaceus-Tertiary.

[ace3g]

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[TheDoctor]

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One day at a time! Everyday we are working to get my hand better. #Rehab (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rehab?src=hash) https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f91a.png Trabajando a diario para mejorar mi mano. #Rehabilitación (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rehabilitaci%C3%B3n?src=hash) https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f91a.png

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#ThanksFatbama

[DPG21920]

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[ace3g]

^ just about to post that, I guess things could be worse...

[ace3g]

Now they are saying fractured forearm.

[SpursforSix]

Nigga looks like he hasn't showered in days. And is he wearing a diaper under those sweats? Jesus Christ man.

I don't think he wears diapers. That would be disappointing and a sign of a more serious problem than a broken hand.

[Seventyniner]

Now they are saying fractured forearm.

Damn. Even worse than Amare' punching that fire extinguisher.

Dirk is lucky he didn't break an ankle kicking that exercise bike. Probably because he didn't land a solid hit on it.

[Mr. Body]

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Is he in a retirement home? What's with the shitty interior?

[cutewizard]

Lol at Kanter and the OKC Thnder! hahahahahaha

a shame he coudnt fracture his left as well,

[cutewizard]

OKC is ggggggggggggggooooooooooooooooiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnn nng down.......

[Ellsworth]

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Nigga looks like he hasn't showered in days. And is he wearing a diaper under those sweats? Jesus Christ man.

Whatever it takes to cross over that border... afterall, OB-care will soon be no longer available :blah



Is he in a retirement home? What's with the shitty interior?

Still better service down in MeXiCo than any other places around that neck of the planet :lol

[cutewizard]

Go Gasolllllllllllllllllllllllll!

[cutewizard]

My pet names for Gasol are:

El Presidente (he reminds me of Ramon Fernandez of the Philippines), and

Mandala!

:bobo

[boutons_deux]

My pet names for Gasol are:

El Presidente (he reminds me of Ramon Fernandez of the Philippines), and

Mandala!

:bobo

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

[TheDoctor]

Is he in a retirement home? What's with the shitty interior?

LMAOOOO

[ace3g]

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Pau Gasol pAugasol
(https://twitter.com/paugasol) 3h (https://twitter.com/paugasol/status/827678069284536321) I got an extra hand workout https://ton.twimg.com/tweetdeck-web/web/assets/emoji/1f3c0.25ead615c5.pnghttps://ton.twimg.com/tweetdeck-web/web/assets/emoji/1f58a.31cd0769a5.png Sesión extra firmando pelotas de baloncesto https://ton.twimg.com/tweetdeck-web/web/assets/emoji/1f3c0.25ead615c5.pnghttps://ton.twimg.com/tweetdeck-web/web/assets/emoji/1f58a.31cd0769a5.png#NBAhttps://abs.twimg.com/hashflags/NBALogo_Emoji/NBALogo_Emoji.png (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NBA)

[ace3g]

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(https://twitter.com/melissarohlin) 7m (https://twitter.com/melissarohlin/status/828053675901911041) Pau said he's targeting the 4-week mark for his return. That's during All-Star break, so he'll be able to give it longer if necessary,


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(https://twitter.com/melissarohlin) 7m (https://twitter.com/melissarohlin/status/828053862703575040) Gasol: "I dont want to get my hopes too high or too low. I just want to work everyday and see if I can come back before the 4 week mark."

[$pursDynasty]

Nigga looks like he hasn't showered in days. And is he wearing a diaper under those sweats? Jesus Christ man.
funniest post of the year so far. Every time I see it I laugh

[TheDoctor]

funniest post of the year so far. Every time I see it I laugh

I agree :lmao

[spursistan]

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[apalisoc_9]

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He looks super skinny. Wonder if the team was on his ass everyday...most likely.

[TheDoctor]

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OMG, he morphed into a caterpillar?

[ace3g]

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It's been great to workout these 2 days in #NY (https://twitter.com/hashtag/NY?src=hash) at #NBPA (https://twitter.com/hashtag/NBPA?src=hash) facility! My hand is feeling better and stronger everyday! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f590.pnghttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f4aa.png#GoSpursGo (https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoSpursGo?src=hash)https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags/Spurs_Emoji/Spurs_Emoji.png (https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoSpursGo?src=hash)

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[spursistan]

Hate to say it, and the Spurs will miss his buckets vs the dregs of the league, but this could be blessing in disguise as far as Dedmon building some trust with Pop for the playoffs.

Time to admit that offense has cratered without him..

[UZER]

Time to admit that offense has cratered without him..

Yeah because Tony and Manu are old guards that don't score or penetrate.

[Robz4000]

Gasol is going to fix nothing with this team. In fact he might make things worse since the Spurs have actually looked fairly competent on defense without him. The big issue right now with the Spurs is finding consistent offense outside the frontcourt.

[ace3g]

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I've had an amazing break with the person I love https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f60d.pnghttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f3dd.png Can't wait to be back in action this friday! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f4aa.pnghttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f3c0.png#GoSpursGo (https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoSpursGo?src=hash)https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags/Spurs_Emoji/Spurs_Emoji.png (https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoSpursGo?src=hash)

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[SAGirl]

Gasol is going to fix nothing with this team. In fact he might make things worse since the Spurs have actually looked fairly competent on defense without him. The big issue right now with the Spurs is finding consistent offense outside the frontcourt.
+1 But this is how the team was built so they miss him...

[SpurPadre]

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I've had an amazing break with the person I love https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f60d.pnghttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f3dd.png Can't wait to be back in action this friday! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f4aa.pnghttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f3c0.png#GoSpursGo (https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoSpursGo?src=hash)https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags/Spurs_Emoji/Spurs_Emoji.png (https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoSpursGo?src=hash)

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For your sake, please, Pau...Do NOT, under ANY circumstances turn your back on her in TP's presence!

[Dex]

You can question Pau's defense...but you can't question his attitude. Seems very enthusiastic and focused.

Hopefully he comes back from that injury without it bothering him too much. He can definitely make the Spurs a stronger team if he is playing well, and I feel like he is one of those guys that can still bring it when the big games come.

[Ice009]

Was Pau married when one of his Lakers teammates cheated with his girl?


You can question Pau's defense...but you can't question his attitude. Seems very enthusiastic and focused.

Hopefully he comes back from that injury without it bothering him too much. He can definitely make the Spurs a stronger team if he is playing well, and I feel like he is one of those guys that can still bring it when the big games come.

That's what I am holding onto. That he cranks it up when the games really start to matter.

[ceperez]

Pau knows how to step it up to the next level come playoff time. Not too worried.

Glad also he got rest. These old folks need to take time off in the regular season.

[Chinook]

Pau knows how to step it up to the next level come playoff time. Not too worried.

Glad also he got rest. These old folks need to take time off in the regular season.

That's actually a good point. Pau's playability is going to come down to the level of energy he brings, especially defensively. The Spurs have 30-54 games left in their season, so hopefully, he is fresh enough to be effective that whole stretch.

[SPURt]

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I've had an amazing break with the person I love https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f60d.pnghttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f3dd.png Can't wait to be back in action this friday! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f4aa.pnghttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f3c0.png#GoSpursGo (https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoSpursGo?src=hash)https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags/Spurs_Emoji/Spurs_Emoji.png (https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoSpursGo?src=hash)

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The toe nail polish makes that man's feet look pretty feminine.

[pgardn]

OMG, he morphed into a caterpillar?

Kafka type stuff.
Dont throw fruit at him.

[TheGreatYacht]

Will return tomorrow against the Clippers

[$pursDynasty]

I wonder if Kiwi will be active as well

[TheGreatYacht]

I know it's the cool thing to hate on him but he was huge today. Spurs easily lose w/o him

[Mr. Body]

I don't hate him at all and I also agree. He spurred the turnaround in the third quarter. We missed him.

[TheGreatYacht]

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[illusioNtEk]

it's pretty amazing having Gasol on our team.. legit professional

[barbacoataco]

Having watched them both for many years, I have way more confidence in Gasol in crunch time than Aldridge. Gasol isn't afraid to be under pressure.

[BillMc]

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it's pretty amazing having Gasol on our team.. legit professional
:toast

If Dedmon stays a starter, our main bench bigs may be a little old, but Lee and Gasol are both former all-star's, champs, and in Pau's case a future HOFer. They both pass the ball so well, we could have a mini-beautiful game on the bench. Pau's pass to Gino at 1:50 was a thing of beauty (as was Manu's shot. :lol)

That said, I think Pau's spacing really benefits LMA. Time will tell

[Mr. Body]

I think Gasol has a rapport with Ginobili that could help bring him off the bench. I still like him starting but that may be the solution.

[playbonner15]

I think Gasol has a rapport with Ginobili that could help bring him off the bench. I still like him starting but that may be the solution.
Hope Pop rests Aldridge so that we can take a look at a gasol + dedmon frontcourt. There's already plenty of defense with Kawhi + DG + Dedmon so Gasol mighy help in the offense + passing aspect of the starting lineup. Seems like Aldridge hasnt found his offensive groove yet again so I want to see some Gasol-Dedmon high-low action

[Ice009]

I wonder what's going on with Aldridge on the offensive side of the ball. Is the defense taking it out of him too much to perform on offense. I am really starting to love the way he's playing on defense. I never expected that from him. I thought he was going to be mediocre on that end of the court without Tim backing him up, but he's holding his own anchoring the defense, but I can't believe how his offense and confidence on that end of the court has vanished.

[$pursDynasty]

Nigga looks like he hasn't showered in days. And is he wearing a diaper under those sweats? Jesus Christ man.
Bump for SaGirl

[SAGirl]

Bump for SaGirl
Made me laugh thanks ;)

[$pursDynasty]

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Thank you everyone for all of your support. Looking forward to getting back on the court!! #GoSpursGo (https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoSpursGo?src=hash)https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags/Spurs_Emoji/Spurs_Emoji.png (https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoSpursGo?src=hash)

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[SAGirl]

Omg I had missed that comment when it was posted I am literally LOL Spurstalk can deliver some laughs