Ryan Richards is having second shoulder surgery, likely out for the season.

[ChumpDumper]

Well its obvious the kid is in the middle of a growth spurt, doesn't take a genius to realize he might be putting on extra weight with the height.

12 pounds for a half inch?



Dude had two surgeries. Tell me, doctor: do you expect his general activity level to increase or decrease following two surgeries.

Oh, and Matt Barnes has twin boys.

Drink!

[ChumpDumper]

Probably a bit premature. But he's a left handers (like Odom) with a smooth stroke (like Odom). And he's bigger than Odom. (unlike Odom, but better).

lol "probably a bit premature"

Oh, and Matt Barnes has a brother that plays in the CFL.

Drink!

[Anonymous Cowherd]

as probably one of maybe only double figures English Spurs fans living in England, this is sad news. Would be really exciting to see Ryan make it and be in a Spurs uniform.

My hope would be he can step into the team as a 5th big when McDyess is out at the end of the 2011-2012 season, just after he has a successful Olympics in front of a home crowd in London!

[E-RockWill]

The surgery is not anything new. That is why they've kept the kid around this long w/o him going overseas to play.
I would think it was common knowledge by now that the Spurs staff is actually top-notch when it comes to conditioning & rehab.
I saw the kid @ a recent Spurs game & he looked great, albeit his arm was in a sling. He is very tall.

[Blackjack]

I mean I would completely allow for the weight gain's being all flab and not think twice about it. Plenty of time to lose it.

Yeah, that'd seem pretty logical. Not sure if he had put on some muscle prior to the second surgery or if there's been a weight gain from lack of inactivity or just an exaggerated number, but putting on muscle mass in the midst of 2 shoulder surgeries would seem pretty odd.

Also I have no idea where anyone could get the idea he could be a better Odom at this point. Is there even enough game footage to make that kind of a call?

On a superficial, YouTube level, I guess you could find somewhat of a comparison. Nothing more.

[Blackjack]

The surgery is not anything new. That is why they've kept the kid around this long w/o him going overseas to play.
I would think it was common knowledge by now that the Spurs staff is actually top-notch when it comes to conditioning & rehab.
I saw the kid @ a recent Spurs game & he looked great, albeit his arm was in a sling. He is very tall.

The new news is that he was just measured by the Spurs and is legitimately 7-foot without shoes. This was just the thread I put it in; I didn't feel like searching for more than a sec.

[Bruno]

This year draft is said to be weak. A 7'1" Richards will be maybe a better prospect than what Spurs could get with their first round pick next June.

[Blackjack]

@Hoopsfix

@Project_Kap jus seen the spurstalk thread-re: Richards muscle mass-spoke with him before I put the post up and said he's put muscle mass on

[TJastal]

In other words, "he grew", as most teenage boys do.

:P

[ChumpDumper]

Well good. I'd accept either type. I was just wondering why someone simply assumed it was muscle after hearing a number.

[BackHome]

A couple of reasons why I think he might have a chance in making it in the NBA.

* 7"1 Center
* He is atheltic and very fluid
* He sounds like he is intelligent and will have a good work ethic
* He plays with a freakin at ude.

So does anyone know what type of surgery he had and what is the outcome?

[Ross Parrot]

Bring him in after Duncan retires and we'll have a good future.

[yavozerb]

Bring him in after Duncan retires and we'll have a good future.

Ya, since he's done so much already...

[ivanfromwestwood]

A couple of reasons why I think he might have a chance in making it in the NBA.

* 7"1 Center
* He is atheltic and very fluid
* He sounds like he is intelligent and will have a good work ethic
* He plays with a freakin at ude.

So does anyone know what type of surgery he had and what is the outcome?

he shoots the 3 ball. thought his form was ok