McDonald: Barry Works Out, For Good And Bad

[duncan228]

http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/courtside/archives/2008/03/jeff_mcdonald_b_10.html

Jeff McDonald: Barry works out, for good and bad

Brent Barry, still recovering from the calf muscle injury that had sidetracked his season even before his Feb. 20 "trade" to Seattle, stuck around after this morning's Spurs shootaround to work out.

Barry tested the calf during a fairly rigorous solo shooting session conducted under the watchful eyes of shooting coach Chip Engelland, athletic trainer Will Sevening and strength and conditioning coach Mike Brungardt.

For much of the 30-minute workout, Barry looked like he could play tonight against the Timberwolves, if need be. He buried jumper after jumper from nearly every spot on the arc, proof that there was nothing injured about his shooting stroke.

Before the session ended, however, we were reminded of just how far away Barry could be from returning to the lineup. The workout concluded early, after Barry appeared to tweak something in the calf.

Barry didn't seem to be in pain as he walked off the floor, but he did seem to be in discomfort, stretching and fiddling with his lower left leg. Whatever he did, it was unpleasant enough to cause Barry to call it a day and retire to the whirlpool.

[urunobili]

god damn it

[phxspurfan]

that sucks.

[MoSpur]

I guess that's bad???? Not sure what to take from that.

[hater]

he's thru

[spursrocksocks]

not what I wanted to hear but nothing too bad I guess

[Joe Schmoogins]

It doesn't sound good...

[dbreiden83080]

AHH fuck, why did they re-sign him if he is this hurt?? I guess they didn't know how bad it still was. We need everyone too with the west this year it is all hands on deck. Damn Brent get healthy we need ya.

[ancestron]

shitty shitty fuck fuck

[peskypesky]

does NOT sound good. at all. :(

[bonesinaz]

So rest him for another 2 weeks. He may be well rested for the playoffs.

[remingtonbo2001]

shitty shitty fuck fuck

Don't you mean fuck fuck shit fuck?

Barry will be fine.

I'd expect him to get some playing time after this weekend.

[timvp]

It's tough to expect a 36-year-old to come back from two calf tears in one season. He might be able to come back in a limited capacity or he might not be able to come back at all this year. At the very most, he might be able to play a 8-10 minute role.

[PerforatedNeckline]

it could be just a little strain or a pull from disuse, not an actual reaggravation of the tear.

[SpurAddict561]

He was looking alright when I saw him warming up in Orlando the other night.

Come back soon!!

or at least act like you're coming back soon, cuz Finleys actually playing hard now in fear of losing ground..hahah

[DAF86]

does this mean that finley'll start sucking again?

[Que Gee]

it could be just a little strain or a pull from disuse, not an actual reaggravation of the tear.

It has nothing to do with the calf...nothing serious.

[gospursgojas]

DOn't worry he has already done his job this season.

Getting Fin to wake the fuck up

[Mark in Austin]

does this mean that finley'll start sucking again?

:lol

[ChumpDumper]

Well, I'd say this is the time to call up Marcus Williams for insurance but the Spurs have lost him for good.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Well, I'd say this is the time to call up Marcus Williams for insurance but the Spurs have lost him for good.


Did someone else sign him? I hadn't heard.

[ChumpDumper]

Clippers Sign Forward Marcus Williams; Waive Aaron Williams

The Los Angeles Clippers today signed free agent forward Marcus Williams from the Austin Toros of the NBA Development League for the remainder of the season and waived forward Aaron Williams. Marcus Williams is the 23rd Gatorade Call-up from the NBA Development League this season.

Selected in the second round of the 2007 NBA Draft by the San Antonio Spurs, Marcus Williams appeared in seven preseason games with the Spurs and averaged 3.3 points and 2.6 rebounds before being waived on Oct. 27 and joining the Toros. The former University of Arizona standout re-signed with the Spurs on Dec. 26 and played in one game before being waived on Dec. 29.

The Seattle, Washington native has been a leader for the Toros in the D-League this season, earning D-League Player of the Week honors for the week of March 10, 2008. In 36 games with the Toros, Williams averaged 19.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.5 steals in 34.9 minutes. Williams started 23 games and also shot 52 percent from the field.

http://www.nba.com/clippers/news/sign_waive_williams_080328.html

[ChumpDumper]

I say the Spurs should sign Sean Banks now before the Toros play the D-Fenders without Marcus tonight.

[porscha]

How long usually takes to heal an injury like that? :wtf
For Barry, I thought it seems took longer then expected

[Borosai]

It's nothing. He just wanted an excuse to jump in the whirlpool.

[MoSpur]

It could mean that he hasn't done a workout like that in a long time and may have just tweaked it a little. I doubt its anything serious.

[Bruno]

So 2 months after his injury, Barry can't finish a shootaround. I have a hard time to see how he will be ready to help spurs during the playoffs.

I don't get what Spurs are doing with their 15th spot. A 5th swingman would be damn useful when Spurs need to go small. I find it really strange that Spurs haven't even tried some D-League players.

Anyway, good luck to Marcus Williams with Clippers. I'm disappointed that Spurs didn't signed him despite all his improvements. Clippers have signed the 33rd and 34th pick of last year draft. :spin

[MoSpur]

Isn't Spreewell out there? What about DeMarr Johnson.

[MoSpur]

I was kidding about Spree. Not about Johnson

[Bruno]

I say the Spurs should sign Sean Banks now before the Toros play the D-Fenders without Marcus tonight.

I don't know why but Sean Banks hasn't played D-fenders last game. Maybe he is injured or he has gone overseas.

[ChumpDumper]

I don't know why but Sean Banks hasn't played D-fenders last game. Maybe he is injured or he has gone overseas."If there is a God" -- we were working him out.

[ChumpDumper]

I'd be ok with DerMarr since he can at least shoot at an NBA level. Banks is my first choice since he's 23 and showed a lot of improvement this season. Desmon Farmer is about the only other swingman left with immediate scoring potential, and he's pretty good at moving the ball too. Mike Hall has some NBA experience, decent SF size and defense, but his offense has been spotty this season.

The D-League pickings are getting slim; if there is any room under the tax threshold, the Spurs should do something now.

[Bruno]

Dahnatay Jones and Bobby Jones could be interesting pickups.

[polandprzem]

I would take DerMarr

Seems like Bary won't be available for the playoffs.
Risky injury to play with

[boutons_]

ditto,ditto,ditto,ditto,ditto, this really sucks.

Now there's a lot more pressure on Michael, at least just to score, since he doesn't do the other things that Brent does.

I don't see any callup or end-of-bencher breaking into the playoff rotation.

[FvckMavs]

Gerald Green, anyone?

[timvp]

What is Latrell Sprewell up to? Seriously.

:hat

[MoSpur]

I was kidding about Latrell, but in a dirty way I was serious too.

[Bruno]

Gerald Green, anyone?

I would rather sign someone who is eligible for the playoffs.

[anjlbitz]

Is Latrell eligible? (in terms of the Spurs over 34 y.o. rule?)

[boutons_]

If it hurts in a shoot-around, it will hurt more pushing off in a game, just like earlier in his comeback game.

It's funny how people think the Spurs can pull in somebody not playing in the NBA who will replace Brent in playoff rotation. Ain't gonna happen, what we got now is what Pop will use in the playoffs.

Whomever is brought in, if anybody, will get garbage minutes, and there aren't many of those in the playoffs, esp with WC so tight.

[T Park]

I wouldn't be opposed to giving Latrell a call.

[DaDakota]

This same injury ended Jon Barry's career with the Rockets.

DD

[DazedAndConfused]

Latrell needs to feed his family.

[sabar]

Last I checked Latrell's agent considered the full MLE insulting, that was a couple years ago.

[boutons_]

Latrell couldn't hit shit the last year he played, certainly nothing like 99.

[loveforthegame]

That's a bummer. Hopefully it's nothing serious and he didn't want to push it too far.

I sure don't have my hopes up he'll be available for the playoffs though.

[polandprzem]

I wouldn't be opposed to giving Latrell a call.

I bet you wouldn't

[ChumpDumper]

Desmon Farmer is about the only other swingman left with immediate scoring potential, and he's pretty good at moving the ball too.Farmer scored 49 points in regulation tonight including 8-12 three pointers.

[porscha]

This same injury ended Jon Barry's career with the Rockets.

DD
:wow :wow

[mystargtr34]

Julius Hodge :D

Wait he cant shoot

[milkyway21]

This same injury ended Jon Barry's career with the Rockets.

DD
Brent is thinking about Chris Webber legacy while recuperating his recent injury..

Chris Webber might have retired, but his legacy lives on in Brent Barry.

Despite having rejoined the Spurs on Sunday after being traded to (and subsequently waived by) the SuperSonics, the veteran swingman appears to be in no hurry to play. In fact, it's becoming clearer by the day his goal is to play just enough during the regular season to get him warmed up for the playoffs -- a schedule Webber popularized the last two seasons.

"It's a complicated situation," Barry tried to explain. "It's complicated because I can't do so much that I strain anything in my calf, but I've got to get in shape, so I have to do enough."

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich certainly understands the situation. After all, Barry was reacquired for the playoffs, not for the regular season.ohhum(:rolleyes)

"We're going slowly, making sure he's available come playoff time," the coach admitted. "I'm not sure that means he plays in a week or two weeks."

http://www.sportsline.com/nba/teams/report/SA/10744014

I'm not sure, am I supposed to do this?.. :depressed