Ian Mahinmi Surgery Update

[timvp]

Anyone remember that one game when he had about 3 dunks in a few minutes of action, then sat down because didn't have enough stamina?

Welcome to the forum, Pops Mensah-Bonsu.

[pickemup!]

Welcome to the forum, Pops Mensah-Bonsu.

Gracias.

[xellos88330]

Anyone remember that one game when he had about 3 dunks in a few minutes of action, then sat down because didn't have enough stamina?

Always wanted to see those highlights but never remembered what game it was.

It was against the Bucks on 11/11/07

10 MIN
12 PTS
4-7 FG 57.1% FG
4-4 FT
2 BLK
0 STL
1 DREB
1 AST
2 TO

[Mr Bones]

It's at least a little bit of good news, if nothing else for Mahinmi himself, and can be used as an insurance plan D if plans A, B, and C don't pan out, and if (god forbid!) either Bonner, Thomas, or Oberto get injured before the playoffs begin.

[Manufan909]

It was against the Bucks on 11/11/07

10 MIN
12 PTS
4-7 FG 57.1% FG
4-4 FT
2 BLK
0 STL
1 DREB
1 AST
2 TO

Damn, I wish he'd gotten a real chance that year.

[PDXSpursFan]

yeah right, pop will play a roockie who comes from a surgery and haven't play an official game in what???(i really dont know how long since he played the last time) in the freekin playoffs!!
C'mon you guys, ian's season is over. Time to start all over again next season for him.

+1

[xellos88330]

Damn, I wish he'd gotten a real chance that year.

I think he could do pretty well.

So far he only has 23 minutes of NBA playing time. In that time he has these stats...

6-12 FG 50% FG%
9-9 FT
4 BLK
5 DREB
1 AST
2 TO
0 STL

If his production is anything like this in one game when he has 23 minutes, he can be a monster. His rebounding could get better, but his blocks are nice. Another plus is it looks like the man can hit free throws. Usually if you can hit free throws you should have a decent jumper. I don't recall seeing him take one though.

[xellos88330]

yeah right, Pop will play a roockie Who comes from a surgery and haven't play an official game in what???(I really dont know how long since He played the last time) in the freekin playoffs!!
C'mon you guys, Ian's season is over. Time to start all over again next season for him.

I think if he is able to contribute this year he should. With him being inserted into the lineup so late could possibly throw off other teams game plans during the playoffs. He has practiced with the Spurs a bit and learned the system in Austin. The only issue would be if his presence on the court could affect the team chemistry.

In short, if he does good, its a bonus.
If he does badly, don't play him and go back to the regular rotation.

[Manufan909]

I think if he is able to contribute this year he should. With him being inserted into the lineup so late could possibly throw off other teams game plans during the playoffs. He has practiced with the Spurs a bit and learned the system in Austin. The only issue would be if his presence on the court could affect the team chemistry.

In short, if he does good, its a bonus.
If he does badly, don't play him and go back to the regular rotation.

Yeah, just give him a chance as soon as he heals. Can't wait for another update, hopefully he's healed in the next few weeks.

Ten weeks left, so if he can be healthy in 3, he'll have around 21 games to prove himself. He can't be much worse than KT, and I think he'd be the best big to put on Gasol, after Timmy of course.

[tav1]

Can't be much worse than KT? Huh? Thomas is playing well and is a tip-top defender.

[Sigz]

He won't see any playing time...

[Bruno]

For people reading French, an interview of Ian :
http://www.ballerlife.com/index.php?...le&artl_id=184

[urunobili]

For people reading French, an interview of Ian :
http://www.ballerlife.com/index.php?...le&artl_id=184

Thanks Bruno you should have a spur next to that money sign

[sonic21]

For people reading French, an interview of Ian :
http://www.ballerlife.com/index.php?...le&artl_id=184

thanks

[Bruno]

Thanks Bruno you should have a spur next to that money sign

thanks.

The interview isn't that interesting but a quick summary :
Ian talk of his childhood. He hasn't dream of the NBA because he was a soccer guy. He started to play BB 7 years ago and enjoyed it more than soccer very quickly.
He talked also about the draft and say the usual things.
He is saying that his current goal is to be back at 100% again and a stint in D-League will help him to reach that goal.

[Manufan909]

Can't be much worse than KT? Huh? Thomas is playing well and is a tip-top defender.

I'm talking abut his specific advantage against quicker bigs.

[Bruno]

http://www.lequipe.fr/Basket/CHRONIQUE_NBA_220209.html

Mahinmi is rebounding

Olivier Pheulpin
February 22nd 2009

Ian Mahinmi is going better, even way better. Mentally wise and also a little physically wise. His right ankle surgery is now behind him but he hasn't given up on the whole season. After the removal of two bones fragment, that were invisible on all MRIs and X-Rays made since last summer, Spurs' french bigman hasn't said his last word. He intends to be again a basketball player this year. "I don't want to rush things but doctors told me 8 to 12 weeks and I hope it will be 8. I would like to be back in April before the end of the regular season to play a little basketball. I want to be at 100% healthy to play these few games."

After a surgery made last January 30th by Richard Ferkel, the same surgeon that has worked on Manu Ginobili's ankle, Mahinmi is lifting weights again and is going to remove his protective boot soon. "I've a big self confidence. All the things that happened to me have made me think a lot. I'm now stronger in my head, more mature. Fatalism, this isn't for me. Each athlete has his rough period. I hope that mine is now behind me. Then basketball isn't something magical. It is based on work and I will work more than ever. Furthermore, Spurs have a true plan for me. They fully trust me."

Even on one ankle, The young (22 years old) frenchman is still, and by far, the most athletic Spurs player. And he could also be a part of plans of French NT future coach, even if Mahinmi's schedule will be quite full. "I will play a lot this summer. Spurs will ask me to do so and I hope French NT will do the same. If I would like to avoid to go back to the Las Vegas camp (where he had his injury last summer), but I will play everywhere else. I don't take holidays. My schedule is playing basketball and playing basketball."

[Bender]

he's got a good work ethic...

or as tdmvpdpoy would say: his got a good work ethic...

[tav1]

Thanks for posting this, Bruno. We always appreciate it.

[xtremesteven33]

Are people still expecting much from this guy?

[SenorSpur]

http://www.lequipe.fr/Basket/CHRONIQUE_NBA_220209.html

Mahinmi is reboudning

Olivier Pheulpin
February 22nd 2009

Ian Mahinmi is going better, even way better. Mentally wise and also a little physically wise. His right ankle surgery is now behind him but he hasn't given up on the whole season. After the removal of two bones fragment, that were invisible on all MRIs and X-Rays made since last summer, Spurs' french bigman hasn't said his last word. He intends to be again a basketball player this year. "I don't want to rush things but doctors told me 8 to 12 weeks and I hope it will be 8. I would like to be back in April before the end of the regular season to play a little basketball. I want to be at 100% healthy to play these few games."

After a surgery made last January 30th by Richard Ferkel, the same surgeon that has worked on Manu Ginobili's ankle, Mahinmi is lifting weights again and is going to remove his protective boot soon. "I've a big self confidence. All the things that happened to me have made me think a lot. I'm now stronger in my head, more mature. Fatalism, this isn't for me. Each athlete has his rough period. I hope that mine is now behind me. Then basketball isn't something magical. It is based on work and I will work more than ever. Furthermore, Spurs have a true plan for me. They fully trust me."

Even on one ankle, The young (22 years old) frenchman is still, and by far, the most athletic Spurs player. And he could also be a part of plans of French NT future coach, even if Mahinmi's schedule will be quite full. "I will play a lot this summer. Spurs will ask me to do so and I hope French NT will do the same. If I would like to avoid to go back to the Las Vegas camp (where he had his injury last summer), but I will play everywhere else. I don't take holidays. My schedule is playing basketball and playing basketball."

Good stuff. Thanks for posting.

[benefactor]

It's good that he wants to play, but having him play the last few games is pretty pointless IMO. Healthy or not, he will not be on the playoff roster.

I still feel like we let him take as long as needed to get completely healthy then let him work hard during the summer. Speaking of the summer, I find his comment about not wanting to play in Vegas interesting. Many of us thought he played in the SL last year like he wasn't interested in being there. This could possibly confirm some of that.

TBQH, he needs to do whatever he is told to do over the summer and work his ass off at it. What he does or does not want to do matters little at this point. He needs to work hard at everything and show the staff that he is willing to do whatever it takes to be a part of this team going forward.

[Bruno]

I still feel like we let him take as long as needed to get completely healthy then let him work hard during the summer. Speaking of the summer, I find his comment about not wanting to play in Vegas interesting. Many of us thought he played in the SL last year like he wasn't interested in being there. This could possibly confirm some of that.

The article in French isn't very explicit but I don't think he is talking about the Las Vegas summer league.
Ian injured his ankle last summer in Las Vegas but not during the July summer league but during Tim Grgurich's camp in August.
IMO, what the is saying is that he doesn't want to do Tim Grgurich's camp this summer. It could be because they didn't managed well his injury last summer and/or because this camp is quite "dangerous" for players health (Sixers' Jason Smith also blew his knee in this camp last summer).

[tp2021]

It's good that he wants to play, but having him play the last few games is pretty pointless IMO. Healthy or not, he will not be on the playoff roster.

Isn't the "playoff roster" the same as the regular season roster now? 12 active, 3 inactive that can be changed before the game?

[benefactor]

Ahh...ok. That is understandable then. Thanks for the clarification.