Worst News of the Night: Parker Injured

[Kori Ellis]

Spurs notebook: Kick injures Parker's right foot

Web Posted: 03/27/2006 12:18 AM CST
Johnny Ludden
Express-News Staff Writer

SEATTLE — With Tony Parker limping out of the locker room Sunday night, the Spurs left KeyArena with more concerns than another loss.

Parker was kicked in the right foot by Seattle center Robert Swift in the second half. Though he continued to play, he was in noticeable pain after the game.

"It's not good," Parker said.

Parker received treatment on the foot after the game and will be re-evaluated today.

The Spurs' point guard was already playing with a bruised right shoulder he suffered during Wednesday's loss in Denver. Parker and Bruce Bowen are the team's only players who have appeared in every game this season.

If Parker can't play Tuesday against the Los Angeles Clippers, Beno Udrih will likely start in his place. With Nick Van Exel still sidelined by a sore left elbow, Brent Barry may have to assume some point-guard duties.

Sanders signed: The Spurs officially signed rookie guard Melvin Sanders for the rest of the season on Sunday.

Sanders was previously cut three times by the Spurs this season. Coach Gregg Popovich told Sanders on Friday morning that he intended to re-sign him after his 10-day contract expired Saturday.

"We voted on the team," Popovich joked, "and it was 7-6 to keep him."

Sanders' signing gives the Spurs 14 players. They have one remaining roster spot, but don't plan on filling it.

"The only way we'll add another body is if somebody gets hurt," Popovich said.

French foreign legion: Parker didn't have Florida advancing to the Final Four in his NCAA bracket — even though the Gators are led by a 6-foot-11 center who figures to some day join Parker on France's national team.

Joakim Noah, who totaled 21 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks in helping Florida beat Villanova on Sunday in the Minneapolis regional, is the son of former tennis pro Yannick Noah of France.

"I don't know him at all," Parker said. "But I'm going to now."

While Joakim Noah, a sophomore at Florida, isn't expected to play for France at this summer's World Championships, Parker thinks he'll probably be on the team if it qualifies for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

France has compiled an impressive collection of young talent. In addition to Parker, the national team could feature Phoenix forward Boris Diaw, Golden State guard Mickael Pietrus, Seattle center Johan Petro and Los Angeles Lakers forward Ronny Turiaff. Also available are guard Mickael Gelebale, a 2005 second-round draft pick of Seattle, and forward Ian Mahinmi, the Spurs' first-round selection last summer.

"We've got a lot of young guys and I'm still young, too," said Parker, 23. "It's not like I'm 30.

"We're going to try to do something good this summer (at the World Championships), but I think we'll be even better at the Olympics."


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[Kori Ellis]

Parker was kicked in the right foot by Seattle center Robert Swift in the second half. Though he continued to play, he was in noticeable pain after the game.

"It's not good," Parker said.

That sucks. Tony rarely complains or even makes note of his injuries. Hopefully he can shake it off.

[mattyc]

Do we have any fit players these days? :(

[timvp]

Hopefully it's just a bruise. It looked like he was rubbing his lower calf.

[Trainwreck2100]

Do we have any fit players these days? :(

Sean Marks

[Amuseddaysleeper]

k now our hca against dallas doesn't look safe anymore much less tryin to steal it from detroit! :oops

[jaffies]

what the fuck is with the injuries?....we're the damn Cubs pitching staff










p.s.
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hey...my name's not green anymore

[T-Pain]

lets hope udrih and van exel will step up their game and maybe melvin

[polandprzem]

Now that

:pctoss


We need Tony dammit. He was allright all season. (some bruises and bangded up doesn't count)

Damn

[polandprzem]

Remember TP playd for France in the summer

[Slo spurs fan]

Time for Beno to show us if he belongs to the Spurs or to some pretenders.
Get well soon Tony!!!

[10-tka]

I'm happy for Beno. I hope that he shows how good player is, and that he should play more.

[timvp]

I'm happy

:td

[Horry For 3!]

I noticed he was limping after some play

[polandprzem]

:td

LJ are you working on my PM?

[carina_gino20]

dammit. why did it have to happen at this point? no, why did it have to happen at all? :pctoss

i hope it's not very serious because we need all of them healthy come playoff time.

[mavsfan1000]

It doesn't sound that serious but Parker is the MVP of the Spurs so far this year.

[fred33]

more infos tonight on the tp show

[Bruno]

Remember TP playd for France in the summer

I don't see the link with this injury.
When somebody kick in your foot, it hurts even if you aren't tired.

Yeap fred33, more news on the TP show. It's between 2:00pm and 3:00pm CST.

[Bruno]

"We're going to try to do something good this summer (at the World Championships), but I think we'll be even better at the Olympics."


Yes, France can a top team in 2008.
Diaw, Petro, Noah, Mahinmi and Turiaf can become a great frontcourt.
If Parker, Pietrus and Gelabale can hit FIBA 3's with consistancy France will be very good at the Olympics (we need to be qualified first).

Soem news about french players :
- Gelabale will likely play with Seattle next season (not the better news for Noel Felix)
- Joseph Gomis ( a 27 years old PG who plays in Spain) will maybe play with the Spurs summer league team (Parker will try to loby for that). He hasn't a great upside but he can be a solid 3rd string PG and why not with Spurs behind Parker and Beno.

[boutons_]

Tony was limping quite noticeably walking to/from the sidelines, when his footo was warm. It's probalby gonna hurt a lot more Monday morning.

[spurschick]

On the bright side, I'd rather the injury happens now than when the playoffs start.

[san antonio spurs]

On the bright side, I'd rather the injury happens now than when the playoffs start.
this injury does not prevent him for any further one
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[spurschick]

this injury does not prevent him for any further one

I'm trying to stay positive here! Thanks Debbie Downer!

[san antonio spurs]

I'm trying to stay positive here! Thanks Debbie Downer!
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[1Parker1]

This sucks!!!!! Hopefully this will force other players to step up their game: Manu, Barry, Beno, and Finley.

Parker's stat-line yesterday was great...something like 17 points and 12 assists. However, I noticed that he had only taken about 3-4 shots in the first half...I think yesterday we needed Tony to be more of a scorer than the playmaker.

[dmac]

lets hope udrih and van exel will step up their game and maybe melvin
what's the status on NVE?

[loveforthegame]

what's the status on NVE?

From the article Kori posted in this thread.

If Parker can't play Tuesday against the Los Angeles Clippers, Beno Udrih will likely start in his place. With Nick Van Exel still sidelined by a sore left elbow, Brent Barry may have to assume some point-guard duties.

[smeagol]

Tony's injury will help the Spurs build some character.

Clips are going down!

[ObiwanGinobili]

Sean Marks

freeeeeeeeeeee the kiiiwiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

[Supergirl]

Any word today on Parker? Will he miss some time? The description of his injury is pretty vague.

[lil'mo]

[QUOTE=Kori Ellis]Parker was kicked in the right foot by Seattle center Robert Swift in the second half. Though he continued to play, he was in noticeable pain after the game.

"It's not good," Parker said. [QUOTE]
maybe he meant it doesnt feel good, depends on how he said it i guess

[Kori Ellis]

what's the status on NVE?

I know he was at Danny Fortson's birthday party after the game last night. :lol

[ploto]

Sean Marks
It is my understanding that Sean has actually been hurt, at least somewhat.

[Bruno]

TP think he will be out 1 or 2 games.

[fred33]

he thinke he will misses one or two game right now he can'T walk

[timvp]

TP think he will be out 1 or 2 games.

:td

What does he say is wrong?

[leemajors]

ouch. well hopefully he'll be chomping at the bit after sitting out a few games. we don't need any more nagging injuries ^_^

[Bruno]

:td

What does he say is wrong?

Just above the ankle, it's swollen because of the hit.

[leemajors]

start barry and stick him on cassell. unless timvp wants beno vs. cassell most of the game. too bad miagi isn't available for some of that hand rubbing treatment that heals all for competition...

[timvp]

start barry and stick him on cassell. unless timvp wants beno vs. cassell most of the game :o

:lol

Last time Beno guarded Sam I Am, he scored 17 points in a row.

:pctoss

[Kori Ellis]

Is it just a bruise? Did he have an MRI?

[Bruno]

He has a big ball a big ball (?) at the front of his leg just above the ankle to be precise.

[Bruno]

Is it just a bruise? Did he have an MRI?

Yes, just a bruise, he hasn't had a MRI.

[fred33]

no MRI but he's pissed

[Bruno]

no MRI but he's pissed

i don't know if he is more pissed by the injury of the loss at Seattle. :lol

[Kori Ellis]

Well hopefully the swelling goes down and he can walk by tomorrow. No Tony against the L.A. teams will suck.

[mookie2001]

I'll ask clandestino to call his friend at the hospital

[zocool16]

yeah thanx Tony. u waited till I bought the tickets to get injured. thanx... jk.

[ducks]

damm it was not tony's fault a sonic player kicked his ankle

[zocool16]

lol that's why I put ''jk'' at the end of my sentence

[boutons_]

Beno will get some serious minutes and a BIG responsibility.

Great opportunity for him to show he can run a chamipionship team against playoff teams, in probably near-playoff intensity.

Brent and/or Manu will be backup PG?

[ChumpDumper]

Goldie's season will be over tonight. 10-day tomorrow?

[leemajors]

Goldie's season will be over tonight. 10-day tomorrow?


goldie? excuse my ignorance

[smeagol]

Spurs will have to do some major stepping up w/o TP.

[ChumpDumper]

goldie? excuse my ignorance
Anthony Goldwire (http://www.nba.com/playerfile/anthony_goldwire/index.html?nav=page)

[leemajors]

ahh ok i thought it may be...

[spurschick]

positive or in denial?

What's to deny? Tony's injured. That's fact. I'm trying to stay positive.

[Brutalis]

shucks.

[angel_luv]

Oh shucks. God bless Tony. Get better soon!

[slayermin]

I will be very interested to see how the Spurs respond here in LA the next two games if TP is out.

Someone needs to remind Pop that Bruce owns Sam I am.

[Sweetmelody]

Well this is depressing :depressed

[gospursgojas]

Anthony Goldwire (http://www.nba.com/playerfile/anthony_goldwire/index.html?nav=page)

That guys had a few runs with the Spurs hasn't he???

[timvp]

Goldie's season will be over tonight. 10-day tomorrow?

Yeah, that's who I was thinking about. He filled in decently last time for the Spurs in the same role. I'd also like Andre Barrett, but he just signed a second 10-day contract with the Raptors.

[boutons_]

How can a PG come in and be backup PG for Spurs in late March?

Brent and Manu will have to backup Beno.

[1Parker1]

This sucks, it'll be interesting to see how the Spurs will do without Tony...who has by far been the most consistent Spur this season.

[SequSpur]

Well how about Beno? Isn't he a "point guard"??

:lol

[samikeyp]

Personally....keep Tony out as long as needed. I would rather have him miss a few games now but be 100% for the post-season.

[wildbill2u]

Didn't they just sign Sanders for the rest of the season to be a third backup at PG?

Without TP we may lose enough games to lose the Home Court to the Mavs and the HC through the playoffs to the Pistons if we get through the West.

Oh well, this is where we will see if we have the stuff of champions.

[leemajors]

sanders is nothing near a pg.

[ChumpDumper]

Yeah, that's who I was thinking about. He filled in decently last time for the Spurs in the same role. I'd also like Andre Barrett, but he just signed a second 10-day contract with the Raptors.There's only like two guys left worth signing in the D-League, and neither are scorers like Goldie
-- Derrick Zimmerman (I'm biased) and Aaron Miles. DZ is a better athlete and defender, Miles less TO prone. Neither would probably do as well as Goldie, especially since he's been here before. He just led the Sun Kings to the CBA championship and I think he's retiring. This would be a nice little bonus, and maybe we could get an inside line on his teammate Antwain Barbour, who really seems to be developing into a baller after riding the pine at Kentucky.