Dejounte Murray Injury Thread

[spursistan]

1105452207187652608 Posts like the above should be in my nigga FkLA (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=17213) "official Instagram baller thread", tbh.. just so we can keep up with the daily grinding of this dude in all of its self-promotional glory.. Shit is getting cringe-worthy..

[sasaint]

Murray is basically still in the age group of a college kid and he's excited that he's working hard and progressing slightly quicker than expected with his injury. Do some of you just not understand perspective? Be glad that he's so excited about the game of basketball. Those are the kind of guys who always get better. Hopefully he works on his shooting and continues to refine his handles.

I agree. Although I strongly prefer the old Spurs' "silent assassins" image, times change. With Pop nearing the end of his tenure, some things will inevitably change. There is no denying that Dijon has a certain charisma and is very photogenic. He exudes confidence, enthusiasm and leadership. If his basketball skills ever match those traits, all of ST will be singing his praises. No telling what I would have done at his age under similar circumstances. :lol

[exstatic]

Posts like the above should be in my nigga FkLA (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=17213) "official Instagram baller thread", tbh.. just so we can keep up with the daily grinding of this dude in all of its self-promotional glory.. Shit is getting cringe-worthy..

Next: spursistan goes out his front door, and screams at DeJounte to get off his lawn...

[MoSpur02]

I haven't seen this posted, but Murray tweeted out, "Soon!! 100%."

I wish I knew how to include the tweet on here.

So what does this tweet mean? That he's going to be back to 100% here soon? How soon? Pop has constantly said that there pretty much no way Murray will play this season.

[exstatic]

I haven't seen this posted, but Murray tweeted out, "Soon!! 100%."

I wish I knew how to include the tweet on here.

So what does this tweet mean? That he's going to be back to 100% here soon? How soon? Pop has constantly said that there pretty much no way Murray will play this season.

And Pop is right. I don't think it's even been 6 months yet. You don't bring him back until training camp, period.

[rjv]

Next: spursistan goes out his front door, and screams at DeJounte to get off his lawn...


:rollin

[diceman]

I haven't seen this posted, but Murray tweeted out, "Soon!! 100%."

I wish I knew how to include the tweet on here.

So what does this tweet mean? That he's going to be back to 100% here soon? How soon? Pop has constantly said that there pretty much no way Murray will play this season.

Instead of Quick Reply click Go Advance, then click on Twitter logo in panel and copy original tweet and paste between the 's...

[TWEET]https://twitter.com/DejounteMurray/status/1107367050920505344

[MoSpur02]

Instead of Quick Reply click Go Advance, then click on Twitter logo in panel and copy original tweet and paste between the 's...

[TWEET]https://twitter.com/DejounteMurray/status/1107367050920505344


Appreciate it

[diceman]

Appreciate it

:bobo

[Dverde]

Instead of Quick Reply click Go Advance, then click on Twitter logo in panel and copy original tweet and paste between the 's...

[TWEET]https://twitter.com/DejounteMurray/status/1107367050920505344

The NBA Players Association retweeted it with eyeballs.

[Roscoe P. Coltrane]

He's been watching White take over his job.

[exstatic]

He's between 5 and 6 months on a one year recovery curve. He may FEEL 100%, but he isn't. You rush this, he gets injured, he misses ANOTHER year.

[J_Paco]

Instead of Quick Reply click Go Advance, then click on Twitter logo in panel and copy original tweet and paste between the 's...

[TWEET]https://twitter.com/DejounteMurray/status/1107367050920505344

The team won't rush him back even with his rapid recovery. They have three young, hungry guards to build up, so no reason to push any of the three too soon.

White is developing and evolving rapidly and hopefully next season Murray and Walker will be too.

[SpurPadre]

100 in this context means that he's "keeping it 100" and being real about his situation, not that he's near 100% health.

[Dverde]

He's been watching White take over his job.

More like diminish his value for his upcoming contract.

[ceperez]

Well... I'll believe it when he spends a couple weeks in the G-league.

[Spurs Homer]

Looks like he didn't land really well in that dunk above -

was that recent?

look at his landing as the video ends...

[MultiTroll]

While i don't think biologically he can ever reach Kwa Leonard progressing as far as muscle and strength building, over the next few years can we see those bird legs bulk up or is this as good as it's gonna get?

Encouraged to see him seemingly put a lot of effort into working out.

[SpurPadre]

If one of our guards not named DeRozan and White suffers a serious injury a few days before the playoffs starts, would Pop put Murray on the roster just for insurance? Or would he just call up Walker?

[Dverde]

If one of our guards not named DeRozan and White suffers a serious injury a few days before the playoffs starts, would Pop put Murray on the roster just for insurance? Or would he just call up Walker?

Pop double downs on Patty/Forbes.

[SpurPadre]

Pop double downs on Patty/Forbes.

One of them is the one that presumably gets injured in the scenario I placed. You really think Patty would start if Forbes went down? Or would Gay be reinserted in the SL and look like:

Poetl
LMA
Gay
DeRozan
White

With heavier minutes off the bench for Mills?

[XDT76]

One of them is the one that presumably gets injured in the scenario I placed. You really think Patty would start if Forbes went down? Or would Gay be reinserted in the SL and look like:

Poetl
LMA
Gay
DeRozan
White

With heavier minutes off the bench for Mills?

I would prefer they put Belli in and let Gay continue the heavy lifting in the 2nd team. Belli can continue to help the spacing with his off ball 3 and LMA and Poeltl can help to negate some his defensive weakness.

[BatManu20]

DJ looking good. Rehab coming along nicely.

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[BatManu20]

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[SpurPadre]

DJ looking good.

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Wish he'd get the green light to play in these playoffs, relegating Mills to garbage time. Won't happen of course...

[EricB]

Wish he'd get the green light to play in these playoffs, relegating Mills to garbage time. Won't happen of course...

Yeah we all wish the future all star pg would ruin his knee and future seasons just so that a childish message boarder who has zero clue about basketball can be satisfied.

[cd021]

Wonder if him adding a post game is something he is actually working on. Taking advantage of his size against smaller guards.

[kaji157]

For sure this season was a knock on him. The competition for the starting spot is now real, Forbes is real, Walker is a threat. All of this while he is injured.
But maybe that also fuels him to develop something else and not just a 3pt shot. It is become clear that if we take least season Murray them he'll be the most offensively challenged of the four.
This is the perfect motivation to develop that side of his game.

[RC_Drunkford]

from what we know this kid is a gym rat. He's always working out. He should take a giant leap next season considering the fact that he had 2 offseasons to work on his game.

[acoelho1]

Pop mentioned yesterday that it will be a big year for Murray next year. I think they expect a big jump from him and so do I.

[FkLA]

from what we know this kid is a gym rat. He's always working out. He should take a giant leap next season considering the fact that he had 2 offseasons to work on his game.

No, what we know is that he loves letting people know that he works out by posting 10 second instagram clips. He went out and embarrassed himself in Summer League when all of us were expecting him to dominate. His actual game has not caught up to his instagram game, and it's very possible it never does.

[Kobe'sAchilles]

No, what we know is that he loves letting people know that he works out by posting 10 second instagram clips. He went out and embarrassed himself in Summer League when all of us were expecting him to dominate. His actual game has not caught up to his instagram game, and it's very possible it never does.

Troof

[exstatic]

If one of our guards not named DeRozan and White suffers a serious injury a few days before the playoffs starts, would Pop put Murray on the roster just for insurance? Or would he just call up Walker?

Jontay Porter just blew out his knee AGAIN by ignoring the doctors and working out before he was cleared, because he felt good. Now, he has to wait ANOTHER year before he can play. The recovery time to full basketball activities after a ligament tear is a year. Not six months. Not eight months. If DJ's re-injured, the clock starts over, and he misses another season.

BTW, he's never not been on the roster. There is no injured reserve in the NBA. Because the rosters were expanded to 15, with only 13 active for any game, if you're drawing a paycheck off of an NBA contract, you take up one of those 15 spots. Walker also wouldn't need to be 'called up'. The g-league season is over, and he's also on the 15 man roster.

[SpurPadre]

Jontay Porter just blew out his knee AGAIN by ignoring the doctors and working out before he was cleared, because he felt good. Now, he has to wait ANOTHER year before he can play. The recovery time to full basketball activities after a ligament tear is a year. Not six months. Not eight months. If DJ's re-injured, the clock starts over, and he misses another season.

BTW, he's never not been on the roster. There is no injured reserve in the NBA. Because the rosters were expanded to 15, with only 13 active for any game, if you're drawing a paycheck off of an NBA contract, you take up one of those 15 spots. Walker also wouldn't need to be 'called up'. The g-league season is over, and he's also on the 15 man roster.

I know about Walker. Also, in terms of being out on the roster, I meant being "active" not inactive. But yes, it shouldn't happen. As a fan, it's tempting for the short-term, but not the smart move. That's all.

[DPG21920]

No, what we know is that he loves letting people know that he works out by posting 10 second instagram clips. He went out and embarrassed himself in Summer League when all of us were expecting him to dominate. His actual game has not caught up to his instagram game, and it's very possible it never does.

You a truly barking up the dumb tree on this one. The fact he works out for hours and posts 20 seconds of it pissing you off is hilarious.

It’s funny that you think there is a possibility that DJ shows up to the gym for 3 minutes just to post on IG then leaves :lol

[Play Boban]

No, what we know is that he loves letting people know that he works out by posting 10 second instagram clips. He went out and embarrassed himself in Summer League when all of us were expecting him to dominate. His actual game has not caught up to his instagram game, and it's very possible it never does.

FkLA dropping truth bombs per par..... :wow

[SpurPadre]

Yeah we all wish the future all star pg would ruin his knee and future seasons just so that a childish message boarder who has zero clue about basketball can be satisfied.

Relax. Note that I said of course it won't happen. I said that because it shouldn't happen. Hence, why I was just being wishful.

[BackHome]

I think Murray will be fine people hate on a guy who didn’t play one game this season is kinda funny. I am glad we have competition for positions we need more of that at other positions SF and PF if we want to get back to our old ways of dominating teams with our bench.

[rjv]

I think Murray will be fine people hate on a guy who didn’t play one game this season is kinda funny. I am glad we have competition for positions we need more of that at other positions SF and PF if we want to get back to our old ways of dominating teams with our bench.

many of the same posters who are hating on murray also have hated on pop, white, forbes...ST is full of stephen a. smiths.

[TimmyBuckets]

For sure this season was a knock on him. The competition for the starting spot is now real, Forbes is real, Walker is a threat. All of this while he is injured.
But maybe that also fuels him to develop something else and not just a 3pt shot. It is become clear that if we take least season Murray them he'll be the most offensively challenged of the four.
This is the perfect motivation to develop that side of his game.

No and no.

[superbigtime]

I love how he is supporting the team. Is there some self interest there? Yes. But I believe he is sincere.

[313]

It’s funny that you think there is a possibility that DJ shows up to the gym for 3 minutes just to post on IG then leaves :lol:lol

[BillMc]

It’s funny that you think there is a possibility that DJ shows up to the gym for 3 minutes just to post on IG then leaves :lol

Kawhi showed up for the team photo about that long ... and left! So, you never know. :lol

[TDMVPDPOY]

dunno why this scrub is getting alot of hype, is it because u clowns also have instagram?

[Blackhaus]

Kawhi showed up for the team photo about that long ... and left! So, you never know. :lol

Oh my, your latest sig pic :jack:jack:drool::drool:. Well played sir

[ZeusWillJudge]

No, what we know is that he loves letting people know that he works out by posting 10 second instagram clips. He went out and embarrassed himself in Summer League when all of us were expecting him to dominate. His actual game has not caught up to his instagram game, and it's very possible it never does.


If I had 7-8 years of immense earning potential, and one contract could easily make eight digits worth of difference in what I made in my career? I'd sell my ass like a New Orleans crack whore.

If the guy spends all day in the gym, and wants to send out 10 second Instagram clips, good for him.

[rjv]

If I had 7-8 years of immense earning potential, and one contract could easily make eight digits worth of difference in what I made in my career? I'd sell my ass like a New Orleans crack whore.

If the guy spends all day in the gym, and wants to send out 10 second Instagram clips, good for him.

stop making sense!

[DPG21920]

Kawhi showed up for the team photo about that long ... and left! So, you never know. :lol

Lol

[BillMc]

Oh my, your latest sig pic :jack:jack:drool::drool:. Well played sir
:bobo

[Seventyniner]

Jontay Porter just blew out his knee AGAIN by ignoring the doctors and working out before he was cleared, because he felt good. Now, he has to wait ANOTHER year before he can play. The recovery time to full basketball activities after a ligament tear is a year. Not six months. Not eight months. If DJ's re-injured, the clock starts over, and he misses another season.

Good point. Given when Dejounte got hurt, trying to come back this season makes no sense whatsoever. He should be 100% by training camp and will be able to hit the ground running next season.

[gambit1990]

he just posted this:
https://i.imgur.com/6JEkxCl.jpg

[cool cat]

Even injured i'm sure his defense would be better then the human traffic cone called Marco.

[gambit1990]

i had wondered if maybe he’d return considering how early he got hurt last year...

[DPG21920]

He’s not even eligible right

[gambit1990]

he’s eligible.

[phxspurfan]

If he's eligible they should throw him in there. He's young, hungry and the team could sure as hell use his defense/stop getting roasted by these guards.

[ShutUp SayItAgain!]

If it means Mills gets no playing time, great

[Immortal Spur]

how many months has it been? what's the soonest he could return from acl... i just have to believe it's in the realm of possibility before i get excited

[DavidTheGoliath]

Some guys here called out the spurs medical staff for misdiagnosing kawhi but you guys want Dj to play less than a year after his injury?

[DAF86]

he just posted this:
https://i.imgur.com/6JEkxCl.jpg

If he thinks he's gonna play, why post it on social media for the rival to know before game time?

P/S: no way he plays.

[Immortal Spur]

Some guys here called out the spurs medical staff for misdiagnosing kawhi but you guys want Dj to play less than a year after his injury?
less than half a year... but i don't see why not. it's not a bad risk. im not sure what the risk/reward is though... you already have your starter in White as pg and if Murray gets injured than Lonny can step in. and then you got two first round picks for further depth.. if he's ready and wants to why not. It allows the FO to see if it's worth keeping him for the offseason too. so many positives.

[SpurPadre]

If he thinks he's gonna play, why post it on social media for the rival to know before game time?

P/S: no way he plays.

He can't wait doesn't mean he thinks it's happening tomorrow, tbh.

[SpurPadre]

less than half a year... but i don't see why not. it's not a bad risk. im not sure what the risk/reward is though... you already have your starter in White as pg and if Murray gets injured than Lonny can step in. and then you got two first round picks for further depth.. if he's ready and wants to why not. It allows the FO to see if it's worth keeping him for the offseason too. so many positives.

No, more than a half year. He went down October 7th.

[DAF86]

less than half a year... but i don't see why not. it's not a bad risk. im not sure what the risk/reward is though... you already have your starter in White as pg and if Murray gets injured than Lonny can step in. and then you got two first round picks for further depth.. if he's ready and wants to why not. It allows the FO to see if it's worth keeping him for the offseason too. so many positives.

The risk is a career ending injury for Murray for coming back too soon and in playoffs' intensity level.

The positives? Get 7 minutes of a guy at 50% of his habilities.

Yeah, let's just say that bringing him back right now is less than ideal.

[Immortal Spur]

i wonder if he's been practicing with the team and if so for how long? I doubt Pop would let him play with no practice. I'm thinking if this is true, he's been doing full scrimmages and they think he's fine.

[Immortal Spur]

well i dont' even see the post anymore.. was it taken down

[SpurPadre]

Dejounte at 70% is way better than Mills, Marco and Forbes combined, though. Still, not smart to play with his health right now and there's no way in hell Pop plays him at 70% anyways.

[DavidTheGoliath]

Will playing Dj increase our chances against Portland, GSW or Hou?
What if he reinjures it, and somehow ended his young career? What will happen to him? Will he be able to find another job that can pay him multimillions too?

[gambit1990]

well i dont' even see the post anymore.. was it taken down
it’s on his story. you need an IG to watch it.

[szkorhetz]

If it means Mills gets no playing time, great
Mills was the best Spurs player in game 4 TBH.

He was the only one who believed.

[ShutUp SayItAgain!]

Mills was the best Spurs player in game 4 TBH.

He was the only one who believed.

lmao if you think more Mills is the answer. Pop overplaying him is exactly why we didn't sweep Denver, and it definitely should have been a sweep

[r0drig0lac]

Even injured i'm sure his defense would be better then the human traffic cone called Marco.


If it means Mills gets no playing time, great

[kobyz]

I heard he will be ready to play supposed we advance to second round...

[szkorhetz]

lmao if you think more Mills is the answer. Pop overplaying him is exactly why we didn't sweep Denver, and it definitely should have been a sweep
Did I say this?
I was only referring to game 4, where he was clearly the only one competing.

[spursparker9]

What did the injury report says?

[GreekSpursfan]

We're not winning anything this year anyway, he'd better not play

[exstatic]

less than half a year... but i don't see why not. it's not a bad risk. im not sure what the risk/reward is though... you already have your starter in White as pg and if Murray gets injured than Lonny can step in. and then you got two first round picks for further depth.. if he's ready and wants to why not. It allows the FO to see if it's worth keeping him for the offseason too. so many positives.

If he re-injures it, he misses next season, too. That's a pretty dumb risk.

[Dverde]

he just posted this:
https://i.imgur.com/6JEkxCl.jpg


You all assuming he is talking about playing on the court. He is involved in the coaching meetings and could be referencing adjustments and schemes causing hell.

[cd98]

Isn't he ineligible to play. Doesn't he have to be on the playoff roster. I'm certain the Spurs are not so desperate to throw a guy in to play when he isn't in game shape and hasn't played all year, but that's assuming they even could. I'm pretty sure he is not eligible to play.

[exstatic]

Isn't he ineligible to play. Doesn't he have to be on the playoff roster. I'm certain the Spurs are not so desperate to throw a guy in to play when he isn't in game shape and hasn't played all year, but that's assuming they even could. I'm pretty sure he is not eligible to play.

There are no more 'playoff rosters'. There is also no injured reserve list. If you are drawing an NBA salary, you're on the 15 man roster, and are eligible to be one of the 13 actives. There's no way the Spurs would play him until training camp, though.

[TDomination]

There is zero chance he plays. As much as I wish he would play instead of Patty/Marco, its just not going to happen.

I would rather have him ready all year next year.

[RC_Drunkford]

come on we are talking about Popovich. He let a player sit out an entire Playoff series cause he rolled his ankle. No way he plays DeJounte

[Blackhaus]

Yeah he ain’t playing. Has he been on the bench at all during the season or playoffs?

[KDKSpurs24]

You all assuming he is talking about playing on the court. He is involved in the coaching meetings and could be referencing adjustments and schemes causing hell.
I was also thinking about it this way.

[JR3]

Come on guys. Look at what he is holding. It is obviously the suit he will be wearing tonight.

[TimDunkem]

Come on guys. Look at what he is holding. It is obviously the suit he will be wearing tonight.

People are stupid.

[JeffDuncan]

Yeah he ain’t playing. Has he been on the bench at all during the season or playoffs?

Yes, he's been there. In civvies.

[John B]

I rather see Lonnie on defense, just no Mills/Beli/Bertans together. That’s when Nuggets start their run on weak defense

[Larry O]

WOW! That would be a nice dream come true, but I'm sure he's talking about team concept & his behind the sense involvement with the team. Sounds like he's leaking some adjustments or a game plan drawn up for tonight's game? If so, it will be interesting to see what Pop has up his sleeve for tonight. GSG, & let's get the advantage back to the Spurs, & hopefully take care of business in SA on Thursday!!!

[SpurPadre]

You gotta admire the passion he shows for being a team player, though, unlike some Load Managing ass bitches who couldn't bother themselves to cheer the team on last year off the bench. He genuinely cares about the team and takes his role seriously in game-planning.

[RC_Drunkford]

I think being in these coaching meetings will do wonders for his basketball IQ and decision making

[KDKSpurs24]

I think being in these coaching meetings will do wonders for his basketball IQ and decision making
I agree. Seems like a lot of people are not thinking about that.

[MultiTroll]

Could the plan be he suit up and wave towels from the bench for much needed mentoring from the Spirtual leader and Championship play inducing wombat?