Injury Thread: Tony Parker's Anke (Update: Out 4 weeks)

[Strategic]

Doesn't that mean two?

First comes the black and blue, then comes the gray that is ST.

[Russ]

Maybe a bigger sample size will change things

Anyway here's the thin silver lining:

Parker gets to rest and heal the rest of his body
Mills might lose a few pounds
Splitter might be able to prove he can have more than just a supporting role
Duncan/Manu get back into form

Godspeed

I don't see much silver lining if this is a bad ankle sprain. TP likely won't be back to his old self this season. And when he comes back he'll be prone to reinjuring that ankle. And it will affect his game -- he's always flying through the air waiting to land underneath the basket. He won't be able to land that way for a while and he will recognize that and adjust his game. When TP loses that sense of abandon, he's just an undersized guard trying to survive in a big man's game.

That said -- I see this silver lining. It may not be that bad an ankle sprain. Look at the photos -- TP's right foot is firmly planted at the time his left foot is twisting. That is huge in terms of the force being applied during that twist. So it's probably pretty much all or nothing as far as the Spurs' prospects go -- two weeks or let's hope for better luck next year.

[skulls138]

The Spurs have played elite D over their past few games. Their O just wasn't there in the OT losses @GS and vs PHX

I agree but to win it all, our D has to be one of the best or the best. I think this is a blessing in disguise. I have thought that in order for us to win it all, Manu has to be his old self, Kawhi has to be a part of the big 4 and our D has to be the best its been since the championship days. All these things can be turned up a notch now that they have to.

[eDizzle20]

It will interesting see how much Pop will rely on Kawhi. Any injury is bad, but we'll get look at who emerges as the preferred back-up at pg (cojo, de colo, or mills).

[Embedded]

There are a few things to consider:
1) Mr. Parker got right up. He's a fighter, and has a very high tolerance for pain. He didn't just writhe around in pain, his first instinct was to get up. I would have needed an ambulance, maybe 2.
2) With our homestand heavy schedule, he will be able to get full treatment every day.
3) last night we won, and OKC lost.
4) I believe in The System. All Hail The System.
5) Mr. Ginobili made a CAREER high 15 assists last night - a sign of things to come.
6) With Mr. Neal and Mr. Parker injured, this is a perfect opportunity for the three other PG's to gain experience.

[jag]

Mr. Embedded

[superjames1992]

There are a few things to consider:
1) Mr. Parker got right up. He's a fighter, and has a very high tolerance for pain. He didn't just writhe around in pain, his first instinct was to get up. I would have needed an ambulance, maybe 2.
2) With our homestand heavy schedule, he will be able to get full treatment every day.
3) last night we won, and OKC lost.
4) I believe in The System. All Hail The System.
5) Mr. Ginobili made a CAREER high 15 assists last night - a sign of things to come.
6) With Mr. Neal and Mr. Parker injured, this is a perfect opportunity for the three other PG's to gain experience.

Thanks, Mister.

[DesignatedT]

dan mccarney ‏@danmccarneysaen
No update on Tony Parker at shootaround's end. Should get something by the end of the day. No guarantees, of course.
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[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Out four weeks.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Marc J. Spears ‏@SpearsNBAYahoo
Spurs say guard Tony Parker is expected to be out for approximately four weeks with a Grade 2 left ankle sprain.

[lefty]

Not too bad


We can win some games here and there

HCA is overrated

[will_spurs]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/130302_parker_injury

Spurs guard Tony Parker underwent an MRI examination this morning in San Antonio. The MRI confirmed that Parker has a Grade 2 left ankle sprain. He is expected to be out for approximately four weeks. The injury occurred in the third quarter of last night's Spurs-Kings game.

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[Robz4000]

Welp, could've been worse. Hopefully he can come back a little earlier for that brutal stretch at the end of the month.

[loveforthegame]

Crap. Was hoping for better news but could have been worse.

Hopefully he won't be out the full length of time but if he is that gives him 2-3 weeks to get back in some sort of groove for the playoffs.

Time for guys to step up.

[shyne]

He's a fast healer ill say three weeks.

[smaka]

To look at it from the bright side: Better now than in playoffs.

[DesignatedT]

4 weeks. 3 if were lucky.

[RD2191]

4 weeks, damn

[ace3g]

Tony will spend a lot of time in this:

[Robz4000]

Tony will spend a lot of time in this:

[freetiago]

starting to look like the 2011 season where all the guys were relatively healthy and hot to start out the season then everyone got injured after the all star break

[DesignatedT]

I'd say the earliest would be the 27th vs DEN and the latest April 3 vs ORL. 8-12 games before the playoffs start.

[Bruno]

Wow. That's a lot.
Let's hope he will be able to be back at 100% for the playoffs.

[dbreiden83080]

Well time for guys to step it up.. Kawhi can really step up his offensive game now..

[Robz4000]

Definitely not that bad, provided he's back by the end of the month. Spurs play 12 games between now and the 31st, and all but 2 are at home. IMO the Houston game is a throwaway to help keep the Lakers out of the playoffs. The OKC game will be tough and more than likely a loss, but maybe they'll surprise us. The rest of the games excluding Denver and LAC are very winnable. Hopefully a backup PG emerges through all this.