Injury Update: Manu Ginobili Leg Injury vs. Celtics (Update: Left Quad Contusion)

Manu Ginobili and Chris Wilcox collided and Ginobili had to leave the game. It looked like knee to knee or knee to quad. Hopefully nothing serious.

Hope it's not serious.

It didn't look like an ankle injury but it was a violent collision so any type of injury is possible.

Thanks for the update.

Thought for sure it was knee or thigh.

Are we ever gonna have our full arsenal for any length of time this year? I know, injuries happen, but always seem to happen to us like this. UGH.

Mike Monroe ‏@Monroe_SA Manu Ginobili left quad contusion, will not return to Spurs-Celtics game

No Leonard, Jack, and Manu against OKC. Going to be fun.

Left quad contusion. Will not return.

My guess is he'll miss the upcoming back-to-back.

left quad contusion... non issue

Left quad contusion, how serious is that?

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Left quad contusion, how serious is that?

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if the leg doesn't fall off, he'll be ok

Ginobili suffered this same exact injury (left quad contusion) in March of 2011. He missed one game and was able to return four days later. Let's hope it's no worse than that.

I think Jack needs to play vs OKC. Can't see his finger making a difference whether its Monday or tuesday. He'll be winded but we need him

Ginobili had a right quad contusion in 2005 and also missed one game.

That said, this one looked more serious than those previous two. I don't remember him writhing on the ground like he did tonight.

This is why I say he retires at the end of the season if he even survives. Do you think he really likes getting all these injuries. Then when he comes back has no game/rhthym at all and it takes him several months to get it back just to get injured again. I say that's why in his interview before the season began he pretty much hinted it. I just can't see him wanting to play another year or two.

Pop should leave him out until after the holidays... if we're going to lose 3 or 4 games, this is the time to do it...

It will be good to not play him on this b2b like LJ said

Should be no issue


hopefully

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This is why I say he retires at the end of the season if he even survives. Do you think he really likes getting all these injuries. Then when he comes back has no game/rhthym at all and it takes him several months to get it back just to get injured again. I say that's why in his interview before the season began he pretty much hinted it. I just can't see him wanting to play another year or two.

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exactly. I said the same previously, a couple got butthurt at the idea that Manu has lost his passion, but it is obvious. I don't blame him, hard to get into a rhythm when you have been mr. Glass for awhile. I highly doubt he is here 2 years from now, I imagine it's this year or next that he retires.

Goddamn this cat is injury prone.

He got hurt... Melo got hurt too, he clearly lost his passion :rolleyes

lol obvious

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He got hurt... Melo got hurt too, he clearly lost his passion :rolleyes

lol obvious

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it ain't this injury, it's his comments and all the injuries he accumulates. I know this guy is a national icon for you, but it's better you prepare for him retiring soon. you have my prayers El Nono.

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BTW, not sure what D-Ha was smoking, tbh.

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it ain't this injury, it's his comments and all the injuries he accumulates. I know this guy is a national icon for you, but it's better you prepare for him retiring soon. you have my prayers El Nono.

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Ehhh... he'll be an icon for Arg after he retires too... I just don't buy the 'lost his passion' fairytale... if you tell me he would retire because his body is breaking down, that's one thing, but it's different from saying he wants to quit because he doesn't care anymore (which IMO is what passion is all about)

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Ehhh... he'll be an icon for Arg after he retires too... I just don't buy the 'lost his passion' fairytale... if you tell me he would retire because his body is breaking down, that's one thing, but it's different from saying he wants to quit because he doesn't care anymore (which IMO is what passion is all about)

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He'll always be a competitor, and he is the last guy to play just to collect a paycheck. He plays with ton of passion, but it seems dampened compared to the past, plus it was strange he said he didn't want his kids playing professionally. I think his injury problems have affected his enthusiasm, which is understandable, when you consider it's hard to ever get going if always getting hurt.

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Are we ever gonna have our full arsenal for any length of time this year? I know, injuries happen, but always seem to happen to us like this. UGH.

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Not as long as Manu is on the team.

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He'll always be a competitor, and he is the last guy to play just to collect a paycheck. He plays with ton of passion, but it seems dampened compared to the past, plus it was strange he said he didn't want his kids playing professionally. I think his injury problems have affected his enthusiasm, which is understandable, when you consider it's hard to ever get going if always getting hurt.

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I wouldn't read too much about what he said about his kids... if anything, it's just so they don't grow up with the pressure of being as good as dad (which is obviously very tough)... Manu is definitely the guy that will let his kids do what they want to do...

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I wouldn't read too much about what he said about his kids... if anything, it's just so they don't grow up with the pressure of being as good as dad (which is obviously very tough)... Manu is definitely the guy that will let his kids do what they want to do...

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I'd love for them to be future spurs, having 2 Manus out there would be coolest thing ever. though maybe we can screen their DNA first to make sure there is no Mr Glass gene, j/k scrah

If youve played sports you know this is nothing tbh. Just a big ass bruise, probably feels really sore and tight but will be fine in a couple of days once the bruise heals.

Really a nonissue in terms of d next few games. The other role players will contribute more.

Hopefully manu will have time to reflect on adjusting his game to match his tosbness

manu has just beeen a role player this year

Manu understanding that the role players need to play better and got himself injured to get them more time. Also inspired TP to wake up and close the game out.

Great move :downspin:

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No Leonard, Jack, and Manu against OKC. Going to be fun.

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No it's not, I will take that game off to spare myself lol. I know they will drop that one barring some kind of crazy games by the role players.

Better now then the last game of the season...

After the game Pop said that Manu was having trouble walking. My guess is the earliest he'll be back is Dec. 21 against the Hornets.

Damn. I hope it's nothing serious and something that will keep him out long-term.

Poor Manu just can't catch a break with all these setbacks.

El-Contusion

For fuck sake.

Maximum Sports ‏@MaxSportsSA Manu Ginobili travels with Spurs to OKC, but team is still calling him doubtful vs. Thunder tomorrow night.

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Maximum Sports ‏@MaxSportsSA Manu Ginobili travels with Spurs to OKC, but team is still calling him doubtful vs. Thunder tomorrow night.

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I guess this means that it's not that serious. Good thing..

He'd travel with the team if they think he can play in Denver the next night.

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manu has just beeen a role player this year

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Yes. His role is to turn the ball over.

Manu traveling with the team is definitely a good news.

It would have been very tempting for Spurs to let Manu in SA for the b2b against OKC and Denver. Spurs next game after the trip is next Friday which would have given Manu plenty of playing time to get healthy. His injury should be very minor for Spurs not to follow that plan.

Good news.

Hopefully this gives him an excuse to focus on free throw practice (Shooting free throws should be O.K. for what appears to be a minor left quad contusion given that he's traveling with the team).

Manu traveling is really good news. It's pretty safe to assume that he's doubtful for OKC, questionable for Denver but something close to probable for New Orleans.

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Manu traveling is really good news. It's pretty safe to assume that he's doubtful for OKC, questionable for Denver but something close to probable for New Orleans.

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Probably.

I wouldn't even rush bringing Manu back anytime soon with the way the other guys are playing and the way he's struggling everytime he gets hurt. Give him more of a coaching gig.

As usual, Don Harris is a moron