The Rudy Gay Injury Thread

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Originally Posted by jermaine

I got a slight bone spur in my right heel, an every morning it's like glass is busting through my foot. It hurts all day.

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Got the exact same thing. Hate it.

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Originally Posted by cd021

He only played 17 last night. The injury was odd, I was expecting to see him land on someones foot but he jumped for a loose ball three times and by the third time, when he came down he was limping.

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The Spurs have the most well conditioned athletes. They're so well conditioned with all the rest they get, they're able to get injured playing less minutes than any other team's players.

Great stuff from the magnificent Popovich.

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Originally Posted by Robz4000

All the more reason to shut him down for a bit, as well as LDN. Pop just needs to nut up and start playing Kawhi normally. Just don't play him on B2Bs. Luckily Fathead is back and hasn't missed a step.

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Yea, that's not a good idea, especially if folks said Kawhi was walking gingerly last night. It's not about Pop "nutting up", it's about Kawhi's body being ready for the NBA grind again w/o any abnormal reactions from his body. Idk why it's so hard for people to understand. Guys don't play big minutes in pre-season either, you get eased into it. He's getting eased into this season coming off an odd injury that not a lot of people are familiar with. I'm amazed so many on here think they have the answers when PATFO said they haven't really seen an injury like this.... I imagine they have a pretty good grasp on his recovery, and people on here need to nut up and be patient

Half of the Season is over ... his improvement so far is negligible. My hope that he will be a factor in the playoffs is nearly gone. Still hope he gets well soon....

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Originally Posted by Play Boban

He might not ever play another minute in the nba tbh,

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Mat least under Pop. Even if it was an ankle sprain.

bad enough to warrant an MRI so have to be somewhat concerned; that and it was a non-contact injury (as well as the look on gay's face when he immediately headed for the locker room).

We're fucked.

As long as he's back in time for Latin Night.. Was looking forward to seeing him don the "Joto" jersey

Like others have said about it being non contact, I fear it could be bad.

The only silver lining about a Gay injury would be that Bertans would likely get some minutes. Of course, they could go to Joff instead, which is like a code-black scenario. Pop may have to take getting another big more seriously, which could result in the team clearing up their guard logjam and making clearer rotations over all.

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Originally Posted by Chinook

The only silver lining about a Gay injury would be that Bertans would likely get some minutes. Of course, they could go to Joff instead, which is like a code-black scenario. Pop may have to take getting another big more seriously, which could result in the team clearing up their guard logjam and making clearer rotations over all.

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I don't take anything seriously. It's just basketball.

:pop:

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Originally Posted by Chinook

The only silver lining about a Gay injury would be that Bertans would likely get some minutes. Of course, they could go to Joff instead, which is like a code-black scenario. Pop may have to take getting another big more seriously, which could result in the team clearing up their guard logjam and making clearer rotations over all.

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Was coming in here to lay a silver lining out myself. Mine is that, since he's been playing in the flow of the offense, we shouldn't miss him too much as long as it's not a season ender. I think more minutes for Kyle would be good since Kyle has been playing better and like you said Bertans getting more run would actually make the bench better balanced for now at least.

Patty/Manu/Kyle/Bertans/Gasol

That bench would lead to a more focused attack from Ginobili and Kyle. Short-term, we'll be fine. It's long term I'm worried about. I wonder if the guy is breaking down like Kobe did after the achilles tear. We'll see. The people who argue about contracts might have some more fuel now, cause if it's bad we get him for another year and another year of coming in with questions.

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Originally Posted by raybies

Was coming in here to lay a silver lining out myself. Mine is that, since he's been playing in the flow of the offense, we shouldn't miss him too much as long as it's not a season ender. I think more minutes for Kyle would be good since Kyle has been playing better and like you said Bertans getting more run would actually make the bench better balanced for now at least.

Patty/Manu/Kyle/Bertans/Gasol

That bench would lead to a more focused attack from Ginobili and Kyle. Short-term, we'll be fine. It's long term I'm worried about. I wonder if the guy is breaking down like Kobe did after the achilles tear. We'll see. The people who argue about contracts might have some more fuel now, cause if it's bad we get him for another year and another year of coming in with questions.

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Eh, he'd still be a tradeable contract even if he's done. I wouldn't be surprised if he's still insurable given how short and small his deal was. I would assume the team wouldn't want to take on the salary this year, but if he were declared out for the season, they'd get a decent IPE that could be used to bring in a front-court player. Going into the summer, Gay locked into his deal wouldn't be bad either. The Spurs have a lot of guys to re-sign, and it would be nice not having to worry about Gay getting a raise while doing it. As an expiring, he'd be dumpable if the team needed the money, or he could, again be used in a trade for another player.

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Originally Posted by AaronY

see its working already

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:lol

reminds me of when 21_Dickings would start a thread, the first 8 posts all said "lol its midnightpulp" and then post #9 is some guy typing up an essay to rebut the OP

I think its time to call up Blossomgame!!

right retrocalcaneal bursitis

At least it isn't a tear or anything more serious. Him and LDN should be shut down for a few weeks anyway.

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Originally Posted by DJR210

As long as he's back in time for Latin Night.. Was looking forward to seeing him don the "Joto" jersey

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:lol

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Originally Posted by Robz4000

At least it isn't a tear or anything more serious. Him and LDN should be shut down for a few weeks anyway.

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Completely agree. what a relief...

on a side note,,, bursitis is doing some work in the league this year. have no idea what it is but been hearing it a lot with players.

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Originally Posted by Chinook

The only silver lining about a Gay injury would be that Bertans would likely get some minutes. Of course, they could go to Joff instead, which is like a code-black scenario. Pop may have to take getting another big more seriously, which could result in the team clearing up their guard logjam and making clearer rotations over all.

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What I was thinking. More Anderson at the 4 and or Bertans playing alongside Gasol or Aldridge. Given the last couple of games, Pop seems to loathe to playing Joff (LMA played 36 minutes last night which really wasn't necessary while Gasol played 26 and a lot of small ball action).

I'd hope PATFO hits David Lee with a "You Up?" text :lol

I don't see many other big options on the market, other than Hibbert and Varejao who seem like the best available which is depressing.

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Originally Posted by LittleCriminal

I think its time to call up Blossomgame!!

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How is he playing? Haven't kept up with him.

Could’ve been worse

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Originally Posted by NASpurs

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:lol "retrocalcaneal bursitis"

pop probably just had some staffer grab a medical dictionary and find a term that sounded cool

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Originally Posted by NASpurs

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This is best case. No ligamentous injury or stress fracture etc. Amazed at quick release of the info.