Conley's foot issues could linger into the postseason and force him to be shut down

[SpursFan86]

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2015/4/1...-down-playoffs

Mike Conley suffered a foot injury on Wednesday against the Pelicans that forced him to miss Friday's game against the Jazz. Now it looks like he could be shut down for the remainder of the season, reports the Commercial Appeal.

"I don't want to shut down." Conley said. "I'd like to be playing and in a rhythm going into the playoffs as opposed to sitting. But I've a had a bad little stretch with injuries."

Conley intends to make the decision of whether to play based on how he feels on game day, noting that ""Once I’m able to walk and put pressure on my feet, and run and cut without hesitating I can play." He's on a walking boot and receiving treatment as the Grizzlies explore the problem.

While there's no diagnosis yet, the symptoms suggest plantar fasciitis could be what's ailing Conley. If that's the case, the injury could linger throughout the playoffs, as resting is the only way to get rid of it completely. It's possible to play through it, as many athletes suffering from it have done, but the pain is persistent and Conley described it as "constantly walking on a golf ball."

[cd98]

Have that right now and it does hurt. I imagine he can play through it, but I'd rest him until the playoffs. Sucks for Memphis.

[Texas_Ranger]

Beno time!!

[ginobilized]

Parker and Duncan played through it.

It hurts, especially at first.

[K...]

thank you jazz for something

[look_at_g_shred]

Did Memphis lose last night?

[SpursFan86]

Did Memphis lose last night?

No they ended up pulling out a 1-point win over Utah. They play the Clippers tonight though, and Conley won't be playing. Tony Allen is still out as well.

[apalisoc_9]

Dallas in the first round and Grizz in the 2nd...

[jehawk81]

Have that right now and it does hurt. I imagine he can play through it, but I'd rest him until the playoffs. Sucks for Memphis.

I have that as well, sux for him. The pain varies on the severity of the condition. That said, if it's already as painful as he says it is, he should really be looking into sitting out the remainder of the season & not risk this becoming a chronic problem for him

[weebo]

I remember the year Duncan played with this injury. He looked done.

[therealtruth]

I remember the year Duncan played with this injury. He looked done.

I imagine it's even tougher for a guard who relies on quick feet.

[Malik Hairston]

Not only part of their big 3, but he's also their only consistent perimeter shooter and 2nd best perimeter defender..

[100%duncan]

Dallas in the first round and Grizz in the 2nd...

please please

[Spurs 4 The Win]

please please

That means we need Griz to lose to GS and then for Rockettes to win out

[100%duncan]

That means we need Griz to lose to GS and then for Rockettes to win out

Which is very likely imho. Unless rockets us over

[boutons_deux]

I had mild PF 15+ years ago. from sitting or from lying, first 2 or 3 steps hurt, limping, but then it warmed up, stretched a little, no problem, no limping. took MANY weeks to go away, can't say how many because it disappears so so slowly that the precise end point is unknowable. PF is inflammation, so anti-inflammatories, and continuous heat and foot exercise help.

[Spurs 4 The Win]

Which is very likely imho. Unless rockets us over

I have a feeling the rockets lose tonight, Idk why