Boris Diaw Out for 2-3 Weeks (Edit: surgery, out 3-4 weeks) (Update: Sunday return?)

[boutons_deux]

Surprised that MRI/xray didn't show this earlier. I don't think a cyst big enough to bother happens in a short time.

[RD2191]

My time to shine.

D.Blair

[Pop]

and McDonald is being a dumb ass on twitter again; underestimating the importance of Diaw:



Also have to look back, but it sounds like he doesn't think Bonner is a playoff choker.

Yeah it's hilarious, he's outing himself as a the biggest Bonner nuthugger in the world, he posted like 10 tweets in a row about how Bonbon getting time in the POs is good and how Boris wont be missed, wouldn't be surprised if he was behind a screen name like Chazley or Blake.

[spurraider21]

So is Bonner the first big off the bench? Sheesh

[TheyCallMePro]

Why the does Bonner have to play in Diaw's place? I'd rather have Blair in Diaw's spot than freaking Bonner. You guys are making this happen! I blame you!!!

[justinandimcool]

If we sign Kurt Thomas now can he play in the playoffs?

edit: nvm, TOSB KT is injured too.

call TOSB Dyess!!!

[cd021]

I posted that before the surgery news came out.

My Mistake

[EVAY]

I think this is fare worse news than people seem to think. It is not just that Bonner will be the first big off the bench. It is that Diaw is a of a passer. He's not great on rebounds, but he shoots threes quite accurately...he just doesn't shoot them very often.

Diaw is a high BBIQ player and plays extremely well with Tony. In fact, Tony's comfort level with Diaw is worth a lot in keeping Tony focused.

This is a pretty big blow. If Splitter hadn't quit on the season about three weeks ago I wouldn't be so concerned, but Splitter just can't seem to function without TP and/or when Duncan is being a dominant offensive force.

If you notice since TP has been out again and TD has stepped up insisting that the offense go through him the way it used to, Splitter seems to have no role anymore. He is nothing more than what Nesterovich or Kurt Thomas were in previous years. Tim is gonna have to give the offense back to Tony to run in order to get anything out of Splitter, and if that happens, and if Ginobili can function in the second team with Splitter on the floor with him, we still have a little chance.

It always amazes me that people recognize how much they are gonna miss a guy when they know they won't have him for while.

[Spurs Brazil]

I'd rather see Jax playing PF then Bonner/Blair getting minutes

[Floyd Pacquiao]

Why the does Bonner have to play in Diaw's place? I'd rather have Blair in Diaw's spot than freaking Bonner. You guys are making this happen! I blame you!!!

because that's pop's offense... a traditional big with a stretch 4

" he spreads the floor makes room for our penetrator's to get in the lane"

[quentin_compson]

I watched the last TP shoot-around interview and I can't remember seeing him being that tense in an interview, he's usually cracking jokes with Monroe, you can tell everyone is worried, I think the locker-room is doubting Pop. Actually I wonder who aside from SA's press isn't doubting Pop.

Doubting Pop because of the injuries? Or what exactly are you trying to conjecture here?

Well, this sucks. Boris is going to be missed, on the one hand because of what he brings to the table (defense, passing, general BBIQ, experience), and on the other hand because it means Bonner and Blair will get more playing time than they should be getting, especially in the postseason.

[bklynspursfan]

I think this is fare worse news than people seem to think. It is not just that Bonner will be the first big off the bench. It is that Diaw is a of a passer. He's not great on rebounds, but he shoots threes quite accurately...he just doesn't shoot them very often.

Diaw is a high BBIQ player and plays extremely well with Tony. In fact, Tony's comfort level with Diaw is worth a lot in keeping Tony focused.

This is a pretty big blow. If Splitter hadn't quit on the season about three weeks ago I wouldn't be so concerned, but Splitter just can't seem to function without TP and/or when Duncan is being a dominant offensive force.

If you notice since TP has been out again and TD has stepped up insisting that the offense go through him the way it used to, Splitter seems to have no role anymore. He is nothing more than what Nesterovich or Kurt Thomas were in previous years. Tim is gonna have to give the offense back to Tony to run in order to get anything out of Splitter, and if that happens, and if Ginobili can function in the second team with Splitter on the floor with him, we still have a little chance.

It always amazes me that people recognize how much they are gonna miss a guy when they know they won't have him for while.

Re: Splitter, I think it's also worth noting that he hasn't missed a game all year, so combine TP's absence with maybe just a little fatigue, and well the results just aren't there.

No doubt it's a big blow about Diaw, but this team should be able to take care of business in the first round.

[EVAY]

Re: Splitter, I think it's also worth noting that he hasn't missed a game all year, so combine TP's absence with maybe just a little fatigue, and well the results just aren't there.

No doubt it's a big blow about Diaw, but this team should be able to take care of business in the first round.

From your lips to god's ears.

[HarlemHeat37]

It's a blow to the Spurs, but it may not be as bad as expected, as long as Splitter returns to form..

If Jackson is going to have a spot in the rotation(regardless of performance, which I expect to be the case), I'd rather see him at the 4, tbh..Jackson has been one of the worst rotation players in the NBA this season, but permanently moving to the 4 could be a spark for him, tbh..at his age, with his diminishing speed, poor handles and erratic shot, he should not be a perimeter player in the NBA..moving to the 4 is the best option for a potential resurgence for him..

Fortunately for the Spurs, Bonner/Blair will have favorable matchups in the 1st round, assuming the opponent will be Houston or Golden State..the Rockets have a nice player in Greg Smith, but Motiejunis is ass and so is Thomas Robinson..Houston scores at will in the paint, but having Diaw wouldn't change that..

Carl Landry will give the Spurs defense trouble, but he's a terrible defensive player..still, he's going to hurt the Spurs..

The Rockets and Warriors are both in the bottom 5 in allowing 3s, so Bonner and Jackson will be playing the 4 instead of Blair IMO..

Relying on Bonner/Blair is never ideal, but it shouldn't affect the Spurs dramatically until the 2nd round, assuming they make it there..

[djohn2oo8]

It's a blow to the Spurs, but it may not be as bad as expected, as long as Splitter returns to form..

If Jackson is going to have a spot in the rotation(regardless of performance, which I expect to be the case), I'd rather see him at the 4, tbh..Jackson has been one of the worst rotation players in the NBA this season, but permanently moving to the 4 could be a spark for him, tbh..at his age, with his diminishing speed, poor handles and erratic shot, he should not be a perimeter player in the NBA..moving to the 4 is the best option for a potential resurgence for him..

Fortunately for the Spurs, Bonner/Blair will have favorable matchups in the 1st round, assuming the opponent will be Houston or Golden State..the Rockets have a nice player in Greg Smith, but Motiejunis is ass and so is Thomas Robinson..Houston scores at will in the paint, but having Diaw wouldn't change that..

Carl Landry will give the Spurs defense trouble, but he's a terrible defensive player..still, he's going to hurt the Spurs..

The Rockets and Warriors are both in the bottom 5 in allowing 3s, so Bonner and Jackson will be playing the 4 instead of Blair IMO..

Relying on Bonner/Blair is never ideal, but it shouldn't affect the Spurs dramatically until the 2nd round, assuming they make it there..

Terrence Jones is much better than Robinson and Motiejunas

[TheGoldStandard]

Surprised that MRI/xray didn't show this earlier. I don't think a cyst big enough to bother happens in a short time.

They thought he was hiding candy

[baseline bum]

damn, hope he is ok

dan mccarney ‏@danmccarneysaen 15s Spurs announce Boris Diaw underwent surgery to remove cyst from lumbar spine. Out 3 to 4 weeks.

Just ing great.

[CaptainLate]

Pop's managing of minutes has really helped the team - Pop is a genius...

Genius' don't support socialists to lead a country...or go around promoting same to others. Pop is at worst a closet socialist or at best extremely naive and, frankly, he is too intelligent to be naive when it comes to politics.

[ace3g]

what was weird about the Diaw news, I had just watched 50/50 for the first time a few days ago.

[capek]

Genius' don't support socialists to lead a country...or go around promoting same to others. Pop is at worst a closet socialist or at best extremely naive and, frankly, he is too intelligent to be naive when it comes to politics.

you're a ing moron. onto the ol' ignore list

[timtonymanu]

Boris would be so helpful right now that Jack bailed.

[superjames1992]

Genius' don't support socialists to lead a country...or go around promoting same to others. Pop is at worst a closet socialist or at best extremely naive and, frankly, he is too intelligent to be naive when it comes to politics.

LOL at comparing basketball rotations to politics.

[cd021]

Why the does Bonner have to play in Diaw's place? I'd rather have Blair in Diaw's spot than freaking Bonner. You guys are making this happen! I blame you!!!

Neither Jackson is essentially a 4 and Kawhi can play their as well without losing length or rebounding.

[cd021]

Genius' don't support socialists to lead a country...or go around promoting same to others. Pop is at worst a closet socialist or at best extremely naive and, frankly, he is too intelligent to be naive when it comes to politics.

What have you done thats so noteworthy? His political affiliation is irrelevant like comments like these.

[cd021]

LOL at comparing basketball rotations to politics.

+1

just a really dumb comment.