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The rest of the NBA is shaking in its boots.
Reinforcements on the way for Spurs' frontcourt
By Mike Monroe
Badly outmanned in the frontcourt in their first two games, the Spurs hope to have both starting center Fabricio Oberto and first-year power forward Anthony Tolliver back in uniform for Tuesday's game at the AT&T Center against Dallas.
Oberto missed the first two games after experiencing an abnormal heart rhythm last Tuesday. He underwent a cardioversion procedure that returned normal rhythm to his heart.
Since having the procedure, Oberto has undergone daily monitoring of his heart rate, and he reports there have been no further problems.
“I've only talked to Fab,” Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said Sunday, “but I haven't had a chance to talk to the doctors. (Oberto) seems to think everything's been in order. They've had him with one of these modern little gadgets that tests him every day, and then he sends it in, somehow or other. That's all been good, and if he's good today and tomorrow, he feels he's been released to play Tuesday.
“When I talk to (head athletic trainer) Will (Sevening) and the doctors tomorrow I will know for sure, but I think it looks pretty good for him.”
Tolliver, a free agent who made the team out of training camp, was excused from the first two games to be with his family last week after the death of his mother. He is expected back at practice today.
Perhaps no Spurs player will be more excited about the return of the two big men than Ime Udoka. The 6-foot-5 small forward was pressed into service at the power forward spot for stretches of both games.
“Part of the reason for those losses we had was that teams are going big, and we got outrebounded,” Udoka said. “Not only in Portland, but we were also guarding (Suns center) Shaquille O'Neal. So getting a healthy Fab back, and another power forward, will definitely help us.”
Hill awaits action: Rookie guard George Hill, out since spraining his left thumb in a preseason game against Detroit, could make his Spurs debut Tuesday against Dallas.
Or, maybe not.
Popovich says Hill could have played in Friday's 100-99 loss to Portland, but was held out for precautionary reasons.
“He probably could have played and I just held him out, to try and steal a few more days,” Popovich said. “I'm going to hold him back as long as I'm able, until he's so demonstrative with me I can't hold him back any longer.”
Asked about Hill's availability against Dallas, Popovich said he could not commit one way or another.
In the past, veterans such as Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili have been able to lean on Popovich for an early return from injury. It remains to be seen how demanding the Spurs' 22-year-old rookie is going to be.
“As a player, I feel like I can play any time,” Hill said. “But it's whatever the coach thinks. He knows what's best for me and what's best for the team.”
Staff writer Jeff McDonald contributed to this report.
The rest of the NBA is shaking in its boots.
Oh . Here comes the cavalry.
Maybe Pop is waiting to see if Hill wants to play and what kind of confidence he has? Step up George and tell Pop you want to go out there to play some D and kicks some ass.
Last edited by Ice009; 11-03-2008 at 06:48 AM.
2-0 if Oberto was there.
honestly we would be AT least 1-1 if oberto played. we were just so thin up front..
i cant believe im saying this but im looking forward to having oberto back.
I guess the old saying is true "you can't tech height".
We are petty thin at the bigs right now and our rebounding si suffering because of it.
We need Fab back now.
It's going to be nice to see Fab back. Hopefully he starts and can help that first unit on the offense end. It'd be nice if he actually rebounded well. Tolliver probably won't get time right away but I'm pretty sure Pop will use him soon enough when the offense stalls and Bonner isn't helping.
Regarding Hill, I think waiting until he's healthy is the smart move. Rushing him back to only see him hurt his thumb even worse makes no sense.
I think if he was considered possible for the Miami game, he should definitely see some PT against the Mavs. Going up against Jason Kidd would be great experience.
Sounds to me like Hill is healthy and Pop just doesn't have any confidence in him.
Sounds to me like Oden is healthy and McMillan just doesn't have any confidence in him.
Shouldn't you be on another thread talking about the greatness that is Darrell Arthur. His 4 points and 3 boards last night wowed me.
I guess I didn't see that announcement that stated Oden was cleared to play? Sorry...
That's 4 points and 3 boards more than Hill has got.
hahah...
we would DEFINITELY be 2-0 with Fab in the lineup..I have no doubt about that..just the fact that we had to play a rotation with 3 big men was clearly a significant factor in our losses, especially when you look at the rebounding numbers..Oberto isn't Bill Russell on the boards, but he's a significant upgrade over Bonner and Thomas(the way he's been playing)..
nice to see him back..Tolliver as well, since he gives us another option, in case Bonner and Thomas play poorly..
Yeah, you better act quick next time. Those announcements are valid for only a couple hours ...
lmao at 0 and 2 d/t Oberto being out....
When's Mahinmi supposed to be back? Man this woulda been a perfect time to see what he could do with Oberto and Tolliver out. Oh well
Mahinmi needs one of those.
vBookie on how long Oden can play til the next injury?
wow, spectacular argument.
You seem suprised, k-state? Most posters at ST have come to expect tlong's... fine arguing skills.
2-0 if oberto played?
we should be 98-0 last season had he have a 30inch vertical......
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