Derrick White Injury Thread: Out First Game of Rodeo Road Trip (Update: Out First THREE Games)

[TheGreatYacht]

Permaban the Australian got that made that Brandon Roy thread

[TD 21]

This team is a house of cards. They need virtually everything to be on point to be relatively good, which is just not realistic throughout a marathon season, in a volatile league.

For a team that lost their starting PG for the season and doesn't think their rookies are ready, it's inexplicable that they've wasted their 15th spot on a guy who's no longer an NBA player and their two-way spots on a 5th C and a player who they apparently have no interest in calling up.

Minus White, they're at 10 playable bodies and 3 can only play one position. Unconscionable roster construction.

[NameLess Scrub]

I paid over $300 for shoe insert from Goodfeet, Im glad it worked for me.

Did they find a cause?

[RC_Drunkford]

so how many minutes did Walker play yesterday?

[monty4329]

This really sucks. Plantar fasciitis is one the worse injuries recoverwise, you literally can't play it through.
Hope they stopped him in time, it gets worse the more you play.

For instance, Teodosic played few games with fasciitis last year, and basically was never the same (and he is again out the whole year). It also risks generating knee strains (you favor the other foot, obviously).

I am afraid it can be some time before we see White again, thank god for the AS break.

Hope it doesn't become an issue with the medical staff (already misdiagnosed the Pau foot injury this year).

I wonder if PATFO will see the light and try to get some help trading for a stop-gap veteran.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

If they plan on DW being out an extended period of time I wonder if that increases the urgency to make a move. DeRozan can definitley pick up the “lead guard” duties like we’ve seen before, but man, perimeter defense and playmaking both take a hit.

I freaking hope so. Relying on Mills and Forbes to carry our backcourt is standings suicide. The Spurs need a little bit of defense, stability, and size in the backcourt. Mills and Forbes provide none of that.

[J_Paco]

This team is a house of cards. They need virtually everything to be on point to be relatively good, which is just not realistic throughout a marathon season, in a volatile league.

For a team that lost their starting PG for the season and doesn't think their rookies are ready, it's inexplicable that they've wasted their 15th spot on a guy who's no longer an NBA player and their two-way spots on a 5th C and a player who they apparently have no interest in calling up.

Minus White, they're at 10 playable bodies and 3 can only play one position. Unconscionable roster construction.

Wow, back to complaining about the (obviously) poorly constructed roster for the 1,000,000 time?

I agree they need to either move past Pondexter or give Walker or Moore some (token) minutes to see how far along they are.

But, injuries have bitten them in the ass all season and this "flawed" roster is still a playoff team. Until they/we know the duration White will be out then I won't hit the "panic" button.

I see you've again reached for it as soon as possible (just so you can seem "smart" or say "I told you so" on a message board).

[DPG21920]

Yeah - look, we all know it’s flawed. But it’s hard to blame the FO too much. They were put in a rough spot with Kawhi, did what they could and didn’t have a whole lot of time to plan. This team was built a certain way around a certain star and that all shifted.

We’ve all spoken about what could have been done differently but my eyes are set on this and next year now that they can plan a little for the assets they do have.

[TD 21]

Wow, back to complaining about the (obviously) poorly constructed roster for the 1,000,000 time?

I agree they need to either move past Pondexter or give Walker or Moore some (token) minutes to see how far along they are.

But, injuries have bitten them in the ass all season and this "flawed" roster is still a playoff team. Until they/we know the duration White will be out then I won't hit the "panic" button.

I see you've again reached for it as soon as possible (just so you can seem "smart" or say "I told you so" on a message board).

Having more than 10 playable bodies (since 1 is usually out) and 3 of them only able to play 1 position, is a legit complaint and no amount of apologizing/excuse making (the hypocrisy is completely lost on you people) provides a credible answer for it.

Pondexter, Eubanks and Moore (apparently never getting called up), should all be spots going to young wings/PGs who might be able to provide 10-15 don't-kill-them minutes when Gay, White, Bertans, or whoever else is inevitably out every 5 minutes.

Instead, they're making quantum changes, like going from a modern to traditional starting lineup or breaking up the 2nd unit, which were basically the two things they had going for them.

[J_Paco]

Having more than 10 playable bodies (since 1 is usually out) and 3 of them only able to play 1 position, is a legit complaint and no amount of apologizing/excuse making (the hypocrisy is completely lost on you people) provides a credible answer for it.

Pondexter, Eubanks and Moore (apparently never getting called up), should all be spots going to young wings/PGs who might be able to provide 10-15 don't-kill-them minutes when Gay, White, Bertans, or whoever else is inevitably out every 5 minutes.

Instead, they're making quantum changes, like going from a modern to traditional starting lineup or breaking up the 2nd unit, which were basically the two things they had going for them.

Yet, by next season they'll have the best foursome guard rotation in the NBA and two possible draft picks that could aid with wing/SF/combo forward depth.

Every roster minus the Celtics and Nuggets (the two deepest teams in the NBA, IMO) have weaknesses or flaws. Look how just losing LeBron for two or three weeks sent LAL in a tailspin and exposed their overhyped, overrated youth for example.......

And I agree that Moore and Walker should be given sometime especially with the alternative being Cunningham and Pondexter, but extra seasoning/time with the G League team could prove fruitful in the future.

Didn't Danny spend his entire first season with the Spurs down in Austin?

And again I'm not being an apologist or making excuses for why they make certain decisions, but I'm trying to be pragmatic and a realist about the current roster and situation.

It beats complaining every time they lose or make decision I disagree with....

[TD 21]

Yet, by next season they'll have the best foursome guard rotation in the NBA and two possible draft picks that could aid with wing/SF/combo forward depth.

Every roster minus the Celtics and Nuggets (the two deepest teams in the NBA, IMO) have weaknesses or flaws. Look how just losing LeBron for two or three weeks sent LAL in a tailspin and exposed their overhyped, overrated youth for example.......

Even if that were true, what does that have to do with what I said?

Those picks will be young, likely raw players who don't fit the mid 3's timeline. No one is suggesting mortgaging the future for a core that lacks a championship ceiling, but there is a happy middle they should be trying to achieve to give them a chance at a few solid playoff runs. If not, why even bother having them? Might as well re-build.

Gay, White and Bertans are all solid players, but one missing shouldn't change the entire look and feel of the team.

[DAF86]

We will have to settle for 6th seed at best without our best player.

[Hoops Czar]

Yeah - look, we all know it’s flawed. But it’s hard to blame the FO too much. They were put in a rough spot with Kawhi, did what they could and didn’t have a whole lot of time to plan. This team was built a certain way around a certain star and that all shifted.

We’ve all spoken about what could have been done differently but my eyes are set on this and next year now that they can plan a little for the assets they do have.

They didn't have to give away Green for virtually nothing.

[Rosewood]

I would ship Aldridge/Derozan out for a plethora of picks tbh, we're not winning anything important with them anyway and our young core actually looks interesting with White/Murray/Walker/Bertans.

I like winning and all that, but getting bounced in the first round year in year out does suck, and an Aldridge/Derozan led team is looking like just that.

[ceperez]

so how many minutes did Walker play yesterday?

Zilch.... Spurs lost.

[John B]

lol at people thinking Pop will start Walker. When has Pop ever started rookies? Nephew was an exception. Pop will probably start Bertans. If not him it will be either Pau or DPOY Dante. I also fully expect DeFrozan to show up, even with a higher usage rate he should continue shooting under 50%

There was the 19 year old french guard tbh. I rather see Walker try at it on defense than Belli starting. Fox had a feast time, and Yogi?? I don’t expect much from Lonnie, but at least a semblance of defense of some sort.

[jbspurs]

Did they find a cause?

There are many causes they said. They just advice me to avoid wearing flat shoes and avoid walking bear foot for a long period of time.

[BackHome]

Even if we loose all five games I doubt we fall past 7th the West is pretty ty the Jazz are like us playing like crap. And the same for Clippers and the Kings are like 5 games back.

[TD 21]

I want 5th or 7th, aka the Trail Blazers or Nuggets and preferably the latter. Jokic is a fringe superstar, who lacks the alpha mentality typically associated with one. They have no other stars, Millsap possesses the only notable playoff experience, they lack a big wing(s) and despite their ranking, are suspect defensively due to poor personnel.

Good news, 7th seed feels most likely at this time. The Jazz will probably pass the Spurs by virtue of making up home games. If they acquire Conley or Mirotic, it's a virtual wrap.

Also, short term it feels like a 4 game losing streak upcoming. The only hope is that the Trail Blazers come back tonight, thereby increasing the odds for Thursday.

[monty4329]

Yeah - look, we all know it’s flawed. But it’s hard to blame the FO too much. They were put in a rough spot with Kawhi, did what they could and didn’t have a whole lot of time to plan. This team was built a certain way around a certain star and that all shifted.

We’ve all spoken about what could have been done differently but my eyes are set on this and next year now that they can plan a little for the assets they do have.

Second to that.

Bloody this team is 9 games above .500 with this flawed roster, hence the roster maybe is not that flawed after all.

Future is rosy, many young assets, two 1st picks to trade (no need for them). I didn't realized that before and was in awe during last game: in the last 21 years Spurs were below .500 for 65 days. The closest team is Dallas with about 960.

ing best organization in the NBA by miles.

[NickiRasgo]

I want 7th seed - we're not winning anyway so better to have a higher position in the coming draft.

[NameLess Scrub]

There are many causes they said. They just advice me to avoid wearing flat shoes and avoid walking bear foot for a long period of time.

Yeah that's part of the general advice. I was hoping you got some doctor you check if you suffer from other stuff like cavus foot or overpronation.

I've had it since last year.

[Biernutz]

I had a bad case of plantar fasciitis in my right heeL I saw a podiatrist he gave me three shots in my right heel over three weeks to try to help the problem. Before I saw the doctor I bought all kinds of intersoles and changed shoes with no help. When talking to my podiatrist about my non progress with the shots he said I should try what he recommends for some high school track team members with fasciitis problems. He said to get a pair of New Balance Pressure Relif Intersoles from the New Balance store. They come in your size and width for your feet. Take out the intersoles out of your shoes and install intersoles. I changed out the soles and within a week I felt major progress and another week the pain was completely gone. I continue to do the stretching exercises along with using crocs all time around the house. I never go barefooted and the superior cushioning of the crocs helps with my feet. If nothing is working for your fasciitis you should give this a try. The intersoles cost less than $30 on Amazon or a little more at the store. Try it..it worked for me and two others I told about what I was using.

[Blackhaus]

So we just need to get DW a new balance contract....check

[Blackhaus]

And unlimited crocks