Kawhi Leonard cleared to play vs. Phoenix

[superjames1992]

ACL tear.

[look_at_g_shred]

WTF? ^^^

[look_at_g_shred]

So is it a gametime decision?

[Spur|n|Austin]

[loveforthegame]

I'll believe it when I see it. Pop will probably be cute and hold him out until Detroit.

[SpursFan86]

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/nba/.../post?id=22690

"We wrote on Tuesday that Kawhi Leonard was given medical clearance to participate in practice, and that his return to game action may not be far off. Today, we have a clearer idea of when that might actually happen.

According to David Aldridge of NBA.com, Leonard is "likely returning" to the San Antonio lineup for Friday's game against Phoenix.

After a rash of injuries in January that left Leonard, Danny Green, Tiago Splitter and Manu Ginobili sidelined, Leonard's return will have the Spurs as close to full strength as they've been in months, with one notable exception -- Tony Parker."

[KL2]

Great news. Hopefully they are able to rest Parker until March, no need for him with these upcoming games, and those wins in LA/Por were huge as well.

[exstatic]

Fail.

[look_at_g_shred]

Wednesday can't come any quicker It sucks that he still has pain in his hand though! If that's the case, just wait.

[Spurs da champs]

Wednesday can't come any quicker It sucks that he still has pain in his hand though! If that's the case, just wait.

The pain makes sense, IIRC Danny mentioned he was still had pain in his hand, & played through it, Kawhi needs to toughen up, tbh.

[wildchild]

The pain makes sense, IIRC Danny mentioned he was still had pain in his hand, & played through it, Kawhi needs to toughen up, tbh.

Well, unlike Danny, Kawhi broke his shooting hand, such different things. You can use both hands to hold the ball, but only your shooting hand'll propel the ball forward, it means dribbling, shooting, even rebounding. This injury doesn't affect only the mechanics of the ability to throw, could negatively impact his overall play.

Remember Love's hand injury last season. He broke his shooting hand in the preseason, he returned faster than expected, played a few games and then he reinjured his hand.

Leonard needs to recover fully, if his hand isn't healed all the way would be better that Kawhi not play.

[313]

Well, unlike Danny, Kawhi broke his shooting hand, such different things. You can use both hands to hold the ball, but only your shooting hand'll propel the ball forward, it means dribbling, shooting, even rebounding. This injury doesn't affect only the mechanics of the ability to throw, could negatively impact his overall play.

Remember Love's hand injury last season. He broke his shooting hand in the preseason, he returned faster than expected, played a few games and then he reinjured his hand.

Leonard needs to recover fully, if his hand isn't healed all the way would be better that Kawhi not play.

Agreed 100%. Health should be the #1 concern atm. No newest to bring him back before he's ready.

[Mel_13]

Pop says Kawhi Leonard "probably" good to go tomorrow against Pistons.
https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN

[Mel_13]

[exstatic]

Pop says Kawhi Leonard "probably" good to go tomorrow against Pistons.
https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN

He has to. It's Kawhi bobblehead night.

[wildchild]

http://www.ksat.com/news/Kawhi-Leona...z/-/index.html