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From mysa.com:
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said James Anderson would move into the starting spot at shooting guard until Ginobili returns.
I just don't see how they can tank. Especially after Manu comes back. We all know he doesn't know how to half-ass it so unless his shooting is way off or he's on the bench hes going to help. I'm sure it's possible(likely) to suck until then but my optimistic side thinks our young guys are too talented to let that happen. I do expect to lose a lot more but I just can't help but think that a good number of the games will at least be close, too much talent, at least that's what i keep telling myself.
From mysa.com:
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said James Anderson would move into the starting spot at shooting guard until Ginobili returns.
Giv'em the shots Tony Romo took at half time!
This is totally different from a broken finger. It's a broken bone in the hand. See this explanation.
I knew it was a hand fracture as soon as I saw the replay. He was in extreme pain because he normally doesn't react to being hit. And it obviously wasn't a finger because he was holding the hand.
I know, it's his metacarpal. It's the base of his hand. I know...I'm just saying, I wish it was the finger itself. It's his shooting hand and since it's in the metacarpal area there really ain't any way to tape it, splint it, or brace it that would allow him to play.
Sucks for the Spurs, James Anderson, Gary Neal, and Kawhi Leonard...you guys have to show up.
I know, it's his metacarpal. It's the base of his hand. I know...I'm just saying, I wish it was the finger itself. It's his shooting hand and since it's in the metacarpal area there really ain't any way to tape it, splint it, or brace it that would allow him to play.
Sucks for the Spurs, James Anderson, Gary Neal, and Kawhi Leonard...you guys have to show up.
What I would give to be able to draft Kidd-Gilchrist; don't get me wrong, Davis is the best prospect in this draft, but no way the Spurs would be bad enough to get a shot at him.
2 months.
30 games.
Spurs should be 10/12-25/23 by then.
No manu, we become an average team
If there was ever a draft to tank or at least not play up to par, this is it.
Develop the young guys, give RJ and Bonner lots of playing time too and let Manu come back real slowly so as to not re-injure his hand, thus let the cards play out as they will.
Hey, Just because I may not post as much doesn't mean I don't know anything.
Are the facts Ive written incorrect? No.
I was waiting to get leaque pass for the season before the Jan 9 free pass runs out. Now with Manu's injury , no.. I'l settle with what's left in regular TVty. The very first year I buy NBA League Pass this 's gotta happen. At least I get my 4 other teams to watch. I guess the only bright side to this is Neal With It should be back soon...
resigning manu to that number was foolish with his track record
spurs should have floated his name out there before season started to see who would bite
manu plays much better well rested this season they are craming things in
his numbers would suffer because of this
are you a spur fan win manu retires?
I was on my family's beach house (no internet) when I heard Manu broke a bone on his shooting hand, I thought he was gonna be out for the season, so I'm kinda happy that's not the case.
Manu typically heals slow, and he also takes his sweet time getting back into game shape (especially with the threat of reinjury). With this crazy schedule, I really doubt Manu will be much of a factor the remainder of this season even into the playoffs.
Parker has got to step up and become the man. Neal and JA might be able to fill Manu's scoring gap, but I don't expect much more out of them than that. Parker has to lead this team.
The obvious positive to take away from this is the young guys (Anderson, Neal, Leonard, Green) will get to play more.
I don't wish to see the Spurs tank but it will be awfully difficult to compete for a playoff spot if Manu misses 1/3 of this short season.
http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursna...layoff-timing/Buck Harvey: Ginobili nails it — playoff timing
Ginobili reached in Monday night for a steal, as he’s done a thousand times before. Only this time, the contact was so violent, he not only broke a bone in his left hand, he also tore the skin in the crease between his ring finger and his pinkie. The wound was severe enough to require a half-dozen s ches.
Manu appeared to strike the ball with his open hand but with great force as Tolliver was starting to protect the ball while driving. Early details on Manu's injury did not reveal the exact location of the break on the 5th metacarpel.
Here is a simple, straightforward article from emedicine health with a description of the metacarpel structure and the loose terminology surrounding a boxer's or brawler's fracture:
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/boxer...article_em.htm
"Boxer's Fracture Overview
A boxer's fracture is defined as a break through the bones of the hand that form the knuckles. Some doctors use the term "brawler's fracture" rather than "boxer's fracture" because a boxer is not likely to get this injury. The less well-trained brawlers have to learn how to punch without hurting themselves.
The metacarpal bones in the hand connect the bones in the finger to the bones in the wrist. There are 5 metacarpal bones-1 to connect each finger to the wrist. All of the metacarpal bones have the same anatomic structure. Each consists of the base, the shaft, the neck, and the head. The base of the metacarpal bone is the portion that attaches to the bones of the wrist. The shaft is the long, slender portion of the bone. The neck is the portion of the bone that connects the shaft to the head. The head of the metacarpal bone connects the metacarpal bone to the bone of the finger. The head of the metacarpal bones form the knuckle of an enclosed fist. A boxer's fracture involves a break in the neck of the metacarpal. This was described originally in the fracture of the metacarpal bone of the little (small) finger because this is the most common one to break when punching an immovable object.
Boxer's fractures occur in the metacarpal bones that connect the ring finger or the little finger to the wrist. These are known as the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones. Some doctors include breaks in the neck of the second and third metacarpal bones in the definition of a boxer's fracture. The second metacarpal bone connects the index finger to the wrist, and the third metacarpal connects the middle finger to the wrist....(more)
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•Another common sign of a possible boxer's fracture is a cut on the hand. A cut in the skin associated with a boxer's fracture may indicate a more serious type of boxer's fracture."
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^ This common sign mentioned in the article would support what Manu experienced (6 s ches).
Last edited by Solid D; 01-04-2012 at 09:23 AM.
So I've been refreshing this thread in hopes for official updates on Manu, but now I'm really starting to get worried that we haven't heard a peep from the Spurs in regards to his situation.
And thanks for that post Solid D, sadly it's looking like Manu won't be healed till 8 weeks from now
This sucks! I just bought spurs tickets n now he's injured. I think I jinxed him
Coach Pop said at shoot around that Manu Ginobili will undergo surgery on his fractured fifth metacarpal. More info to come later today.
per Spurs twitter; out 6-8 weeks
no surprises here but still...
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