Merry christmas, everyone!!! Oh happy day!!!!

[Shank]

http://mavsblog.dallasnews.com/archi...d-surgery.html

Devean George seems headed toward surgery

2:36 PM Fri, Mar 13, 2009 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
Eddie Sefko
OAKLAND, Calif. -- The injury situation at small forward is nearing crisis stage for the Mavericks after they found out Devean George has cartilage damage in his right knee that could require surgery.

George was injured Wednesday at Portland and the leg stiffened up quickly after he departed the game in the fourth quarter.

It is not known what sort of procedure will be required, but team physician Dr. T.O. Souryal will join the team in Los Angeles on Saturday to conduct a thorough exam on George. This sort of injury typically requires some sort of surgery to repair the cartilage. The Mavericks said there didn't appear to be any ligament damage.

George, who referred comment after today's shootaround to athletic trainer Casey Smith, suffered the injury when he was on a fast break and Portland guard Steve Blake fouled him to prevent an easy basket.

"It's tough,'' said Dirk Nowitzki. "It kind of looked like an awkward play. He had a little breakaway and the guy was just trying to foul him and I guess he came down awkward. It's obviously a little frustrating, but injuries are part of the game for every team. You can't complain about it.''

The injury means Antoine Wright and Gerald Green are the only two true healthy swingmen on the team. Coach Rick Carlisle said he would experiment with other alternatives as Josh Howard and Jerry Stackhouse remain sidelined.

"All the sudden we're thinner than we were,'' he said. "But we got Gerald and James Singleton who's played some three for us, so we're going to have to make it work. And (Jason) Kidd has played some three for us defensively.''

[sook]

DUDE I LOVE YOUR AVATAR!

Is that red from pineapple express?

[nsrammstein]

The way you sad s seem to rejoice at the fact that someone is headed towards surgery sickens me to my stomach, just because a player does not fulfill your dreams of being perfect on the court does not give you the ing right to wish injury upon him. What if someone hates your mother or dad, or sister whatever and wishes that they died? How the would you feel about that?

[BRHornet45]

that is wonderful news for Dallas ... congrats

[Shank]

I never wished injury upon him. The stars and the moon took care of that already.

[nsrammstein]

I never wished injury upon him. The stars and the moon took care of that already.

Have you thought about maybe getting laid? going out with the ladies? making some friends?

What about developing a social life? You take it way to seriously

[timvp]

Can't wait for the Mavs to re-sign him again once his contract is up

[Findog]

It's a Festivus Miracle!

[lil_penny]

When I saw breath headed toward the tunnel I told my friend that dallas fans were celebrating haha

[Shank]

Have you thought about maybe getting laid? going out with the ladies? making some friends?

What about developing a social life? You take it way to seriously

Thanks for your concern, man, but I do just fine...thanks, though

[Rogue]

I think George is gonna join Lakers' bandwagon right after we waive him, as he is so loyal to lakers even when playing for our team. No mavs fan like that fatty guy in grape and golden, but he is still pretty beliked in LA imo. The good news is his "bird rights" will be abolished right after he gets waived so the lakers won't need to concern him using his "bird rights" to make a good trade propasol die in cradle.

[monosylab1k]

Carlisle will still find a way to keep Gerald Green on the bench. Look for loads of The Matt Carroll Show tonight Maybe extended minutes for JJB at small forward.