Joe Alexander
Parker injury: Tony Parker just hit the floor hard. Left leg hurt with 2:29 left in the third quarter. He was helped off and went back to the lockerroom. Parker had 10 points and eight assists. He did not score after the first quarter.
Official word on Parker: sprained left ankle, will not return. "X-rays taken at the AT&T Center were negative... timeline for his return will be determined Thursday or Friday ..."
Seriously, just rest him. No coming back too soon like early in the season...
I hated to see him tweak the ankle because he looked really quick tonight...
Now the rest of the guys need to hold the fort until Tony comes back...
Kind of agree with this too, in all parts. Looking for Ginobili to really step it up and get out of his shooting slump, jefferson to carry the offensive load more, and hill to grow a bit as a player, all while resting Tony.
Perhaps the bball gods are doing us a favor here
Just when he was moving well. He was moving sooo fast tonight. Played great up till the injury.
So.. do we make a move for a third string PG?? who's out there that can be had for Finley's expiring?
lol no, unless this is season ending. Ginobili Mason and Hill can spend time at the PG just fine for a couple of weeks
I know that, but you are saying that the Spurs might trade Parker... leaving Hill with the starting PG job indefinitely. I'm saying that they would only trade Parker if they got a better PG back because they don't see Hill as a long-term option at the point.
If Tony's going to be out more than a few weeks, I'd guess they'll probably even try to trade Finley's contract for another backup PG.
One of the most sensible posts on here in a while. Good Job.
I just rather have Hill and Mason keep alternating at SG for stretches... I think it's part of the progression and not to take them out of their games... There's gotta be a serviceable vet out there that we can get to bring the ball up and start the offense...
I agree. And I think this gives the best chance of RJ finding himself. This will give him more opportunities to find his offense. I think he's similar to parker in that he needs the ball in his hands to break down a defender and score.
Of course we need to keep winning in the mean time. But at least we will find out mor about RJ
Thank goodness Parker will miss some games. Now I'll finally have an excuse when the Spurs lose.
It sucks.
Parker's ankles are the weak link of his body. It's a little like Duncan and his knees. IIRC, it's the 14th time in his career than Parker sprains his ankle.
What sucks is that the most you sprain an ankle, the weaker it becomes and the result is an increase in the frequency and the gravity of the future sprains. Lately, TP has had some ankle sprains that he struggle to recover for. If this one is quite serious, TP could be out for an extended period of time.
Spurs have a roster spot available and they will likely use it to sing a PG to a 10 days or rest of the season contract. They can take the vet road with Antonio Daniels likely being the best option or sign a D-League PG. There is Curtis Jerrels in Austin but I don't know if he is good enough to be call up.
I think AD is getting a call as we speak... good post, Bruno
I think they might call up Jerrells for practice since his learning curve would be less steep than that of other players and other guys would actually play in games.
There are a couple of other D-League point guards who seem more ready for prime time if they really want to play someone. And Daniels of course.
The problem with Daniels is he could only agree to sign a rest of the season contract and not a 10 days contract. Spurs could be reluctant to lose the flexibility they have with their 15th roster spot especially if Parker is out for a limited amount of time.
When I look at the FA list ( http://hoopshype.com/free_agency.htm ), I see a lot of PGs with some Spurs' experience: Jason Hart, Mike Wilks, Blake Ahearn, Jacque Vaughn...
Maybe Spurs will go with the best of the list that will accept a 10 days contract.
The return of Jacque Vaughn!
In all seriousness, as much as the forum would explode at this news, I think I'd prefer him over most of the other guys you listed.
I really think we need a third stringer... I just don't know if Pop feels the same way...
Me too actually. He knows the system well and was a great 3rd string point guard a few years ago. He would do an adequate enough job handling the ball if he's in decent shape.The return of Jacque Vaughn!
In all seriousness, as much as the forum would explode at this news, I think I'd prefer him over most of the other guys you listed.
The good thing about Vaughn is that he's always aggressive..I love how he plays the game TBH, I think he can be a coach one day, he just has very little talent..
If it was up to me though, I wouldn't sign another PG..I'd at least see how Manu and Hill do with the ball-handling and handling pressure next game..
Now he will get some rest for his PF - the disguise. But Sean said in the game that he thinks TP will be out at least a couple of weeks min.
Speaking from experience - I've sprained my ankles and pulled two of the three ligaments on each ankle to the point where the docs told me to be careful or if I abuse them more they may lock up on me - you're right about the ankles becoming weaker. I sprained my ankle back in May of '08 and it took almost 5 months for the pain to go away. They don't swell anymore when I tweak them, either. Weak ankles really suck and have to taped or at least some type of brace worn when playing.
So TP may be out longer than many expect. Any as of now I don't know where on the ankle the sprain happened. If it is a high sprain then he may be out longer than if lower.
Good points - I was thinking about AD when TP went down. And since he still has a house here He would most likely jump at that if the Spurs want to go there.
CD - Has Jerrells made that much progress in the D-League? From what I remember during preseason he just didn't seem like he had a feeling for what was needed. Not a good fit at the time.
Tony from Facebook/Twitter:
" o…Big win for us against atlanta only one bad thing i sprain my ankle .nothing bad i will be back soon"
http://www.facebook.com/tp9network/posts/272930009420
I would rather Mason/Bogans/ Manu get more time than to bring in AD. The only way I see the Spurs bringing in a point guard via free agency or even the D-League is if Hill or Manu were to get hurt along with TP.
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