What a ing joke of an article. It all boils down to "Well he may or may not get minutes when he comes back". McDonald asks the question "but what does it mean" like he's actually going to answer it but all he does is ramble on like the windbag that he is through empty speculation and scenarios just to fill the quota for that so called article. Where's that damn "I miss Ludden" picture?
I don't understand NA, what did you want?
I still think when he comes back, he takes Manu's beginning of second quarter minutes, and then Pop goes from there. BUT, it just allows them to matchup so much better with the likes of Miami, LA, and such and such.
What will be Anderson's saving grace over Hill in his rookie year, there are no veterans that can be SEMI argued to get minutes over him.
You do seem to enjoy playing the role of debbie downer Capt. I don't mean to on your parade.
Don't bother...
I'm not worried about James Anderson getting integrated into the lineup again. Based on his performance earlier in the year, Pop will give him minutes to prove that it wasn't a fluke.
However, he may have to handle swingman minutes the same way he's handling big man minutes- on any given night, one guy will more or less have the night off. With the big men, this has been Splitter and McDyess, with Bonner rarely sprinkled in. With the 2/3, it will be Neal and Anderson, with perhaps Manu sprinkled in on back-to-backs.
It would be better how quick James returns to team. Team is going well at the moment, winning some games easily and it's a big opportunity for a rookie in a contender. He can find chance to play whenever he comes back, i hope he will be back in a hurry.
I think as well as he was doing early, he deserves a chance to contribute when he comes back. If he can come back into the flow of things as well as has had previously, then he's a better candidate for Ime's minutes (at least) and could probably lighten the load on Manu and Hill until the playoffs.
I know one thing is for sure, throwing Anderson out there will be a of a lot better than throwing Ime Uchokea out there for any minutes at all...
So sorry to offend your delicate sensibilities. Might I suggest the ignore list feature for your problem?
Quoting from the OP's article in the context of what we will can hopefully not expect from Pop going forward. Do you have anything germane to add?
Last edited by Capt Bringdown; 01-03-2011 at 05:24 AM.
For what it's worth:
http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursna...evival-in-n-y/ANDERSON SHOOTS:
Injured rookie guard James Anderson ramped up his rehabilitation Sunday, engaging in light shooting drills after practice.
Initially diagnosed with a stress fracture in his right foot on Nov. 11, an injury that required surgery and eight weeks of recovery, Anderson remains on track to return to full contact later this month.
“He’s closer to wearing a uniform than he is to wearing civilian clothes,” Popovich said.
Anderson will not make the Spurs’ upcoming three-game road trip to New York, Boston and Indiana.
I just saw that. That is very good news.
This kid has shown potential to be a very good defender. He is a good size, and I think he can be groomed.
Why the has Popovich not hired Bruce as a defensive coach or something? C'mon now!
http://twitter.com/jmcdonald_saen
James Anderson remains on track for January return. But what does that mean?
From the Courtside blog: http://bit.ly/gSlxRE #spurs
http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursna...-does-it-mean/
James Anderson stayed after practice Sunday to fire up some jump shots, under the watchful gaze of the Spurs’ strength and conditioning staff. Though the drills Anderson did would fall under the heading “light shooting,” he worked hard enough to work up a sweat.
After missing the past 27 games with a stress fracture in his right foot, Anderson remains on track to return to full contact later this month. What happens next isn’t exactly clear.
Anderson, the Spurs’ No. 1 pick out of Oklahoma State last June, impressed with his poise and shooting ability in his six-game indoctrination into the NBA prior to being injured. But he’s also missed seven weeks and counting, and the Spurs have moved on without him en route to the league’s best record.
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich remains bullish on Anderson’s immediate future.
“He showed such a proclivity to catch on quickly,” Popovich said. “I would expect he will do it again.”
Still, there aren’t a lot of backup minutes available on the wing for the Spurs. Not with George Hill and Gary Neal alternately playing like potential Sixth Men of the Year.
In the past, Popovich hasn’t been too quick to trust rookies at all, let alone rookies that miss months of on-the-job training.
It wouldn’t be surprising for Anderson to return to practice later this month, but not return to the regular rotation until the February rodeo trip. Or March. Or, depending on how things are going, not at all.
Two seasons ago, George Hill played in 77 games as a rookie, and started seven. By April, however, that didn’t stop Popovich from declaring, “these playoffs aren’t for George.” Tiago Splitter missed a month of training camp/preseason earlier this season, and still hasn’t found a comfortable rotation spot.
Anderson has missed seven weeks and counting. It could be a few more before he is cleared to play again. Add in a few more to get his wind back, and a few more to readjust to the speed of the NBA game, and … you get the picture.
Maybe Anderson picks up where he left off and quickly regains a spot on the floor. Maybe he doesn’t. With Anderson still relegated only to “light shooting,” it’s all speculation at this point.
How Anderson fits in once he returns, and how Popovich reintegrates him, could be one of the more interesting second-half storylines for the Spurs.
Minor, but annoying.
I wonder if an acidic diet (causes the body to neutralize the blood serum by leaching calcium from bones) could cause these fractures in professional athletes?
Plausible:
"although no weaknesses in bone density were seen, the altered nutritional status and aberrant eating patterns which were observed in some dancers may be contributing to stress fractures. This finding is of considerable clinical importance because poor nutrition in young adulthood can have lifelong effects on bone health.
http://www.faqs.org/abstracts/Health/Nutrition-and-the-incidence-of-stress-fractures-in-ballet-dancers.html#ixzz1A6FNKMh1"
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Warning
Just as there are foods that promote healing, there are also foods that slow the healing process. Cookbook author Rosemary Fischer recommends removing "bone robber" foods such as whole-milk dairy products, red meat, processed foods, sugar, carbonated beverages, alcohol and caffeine from your diet until your fracture heals.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/28...#ixzz1A6Fw0gs4
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Eating well can play a crucial role in preventing stress fractures. If your diet is short on calcium, your body will steal the mineral from your bones, making them vulnerable to breaking. Men and women should consume 1,000 milligrams (mg) of calcium daily; young adults and the elderly should aim for 1,200 to 1,500 mg. Food sources are better than supplements because they are generally better absorbed.
http://www.time-to-run.com/injuries/...ures/avoid.htm
etc, etc, for "stress fracture diet"
As part of "strength and conditioning", I would certainly give guidance on bone-protecting/strengthening diet.
Pro bballers certainly have enough repe ive stress on their hips-to-toes to provoke calcium uptake, but if they are eating a heavily acidic diet ...
It's essentially correct, it's just used more as an NFL term. For instance: "The Cowboys No. 1 pick, Dez Bryant."
It's more a reference to the round than overall selection, specifically when a team only has one first-rounder.
Great news to hear!
update
http://twitter.com/#!/JMcDonald_SAEN
Injured rookie James Anderson not likely to be activated by Spurs until next weekend at absolute earliest. #spurs
Excellent news!
I wonder if Pop will be limiting him, or if he is going to wait until he is back in great shape to immediately return as a rotation player.
Great news! He'll do wonders for our perimeter d, judging by his play before the injury.
The same reason Steve Kerr isn't a shooting coach. Being really good at something doesn't mean you can teach it. Bruce had a tactic, and defense is about awareness and aggression. You don't need a great defensive player to teach defense. I am sure Chip England never won a 3pt shooting contest.I just saw that. That is very good news.
This kid has shown potential to be a very good defender. He is a good size, and I think he can be groomed.
Why the has Popovich not hired Bruce as a defensive coach or something? C'mon now!
Chip won a three point contest in the old CBA minor league, and shot over 50% from long in his pro career in minor and world leagues. He can shoot and teach, and is NOT a good example of someone who can't do something but can teach it.
How funny. I saw Mr Anderson shopping at the mall yesterday. Of course I didnt run up to him like "Hi Sir how is your leg doing?" like you homers would do hahahaha.
No, but you do run back home and get on ST to tell everyone you saw JA...I guess thats a step up.How funny. I saw Mr Anderson shopping at the mall yesterday. Of course I didnt run up to him like "Hi Sir how is your leg doing?" like you homers would do hahahaha.
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