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The Spurs admit Manu has a thigh contusion (bruise) so what indicates that it is "worse" than they are saying. No one is saying that he doesn't have a bruise. He's always bruised up, he's not majorly injured.
Listen to the Thompson Brothers on Fox Sports Radio tonight when they fill in for JT ... Rob Thompson joined Cedano this morning on Fox Sports Radio and spoke of entering the shower area w/ one of the non-playoff roster guys ... turning, seeing Ginobli's knee and seeing the thigh contusion cover a very large portion of his thigh and was completely black and blue ...
During all the intereviews they've done with the media, Manu and Pop have blown off the thought of him being injured... as Rob mentioned last night (and you'll hear again tonight when they fill in for Brick) - Ginobli's MUCH WORSE off then coaches and Manu are admitting.
Without Manu @ 90% or above, Spurs offense doesn't operate (now that Duncan's a non-factor)... Sorry San Antonio, but there's good news... go to the betting sites now and you can make money... Pistons are +190 to win the series... you can triple up if you lay your money down now!
The Spurs admit Manu has a thigh contusion (bruise) so what indicates that it is "worse" than they are saying. No one is saying that he doesn't have a bruise. He's always bruised up, he's not majorly injured.
what the is that pervert entering the shower area for???
Kori - if you truly believe that, then explain why he hasn't driven more than once a quarter since the offensive foul 23-seconds into game 3... Thompson's one of your own in San Antonio and saw it himself....
All I'm saying is to listen to him tonight... he made a very strong statement talking to Sedano (spelt his name wrong last time) this morning.
Meh. I fell down the stairs two weeks ago, and after a day of stiffness in my butt, leg and other ankle, I was perfectly fine, unless you applied direect pressure to the bruise. And let me tell you -- that is one of the biggest, ugliest bruises I've ever had.
Once the swelling is gone and the black and blue is there - most of the pain and stiffness is gone.
I know that he probably saw Manu's bruise. But I don't get why that makes it "MUCH WORSE" than the Spurs are letting on. The Spurs said he had a thigh contusion.... Thompson's one of your own in San Antonio and saw it himself....
Guys,
Today in Ole newspaper here in Argentina, Manu said something like I am worried because it hurts like ... So do not panic, but it seems worse than Pop and Manu said to the media.
Gus
Kori.... Read Question #5 from last night's postgame press conference DIRECTLY from nba.com/spurs....
http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/spurs_quotes_050616.html
"Q. Manu struggled again in the game tonight, is that something they are doing or is he still struggling with the injury from Game 3?
COACH GREGG POPOVICH: Manu is not injured. He's fine."
Well, one of the things to remember is that we have a long term investment in Manu. If he were injured, even if it is the finals and for the championship, we wouldn't play him. It's not worth a greater injury for a half-assed run.
We've sat our players before, even against their will, to protect the long term outlook.
I heard it live. I think to Pop there's a difference between being injured and being just banged up. I'm not saying that Manu is 100% - I don't think he was even 100% before the series started. I just don't get how seeing the bruise made anyone conclude it's MUCH WORSE.
Long term it's nothing... you're right... Ask Shaq! He's got 4-months to rest it and most doctor's say this injury is a 6-week healing... Plenty of articles in Miami Herald on that during Eastern Finals...
Oh no
, if someone had a bruise that was black just poking it gently would hurt like .
That might be true, then again teams aren't always forthcoming about injury situations. We likely won't know the truth of it until after the series.
My point about sitting him was that if he is seriously injured, more than just a bruised thigh, then there is potential for more serious injury because of that. They'd sit him.
Sorry you lost me at Thompson Brothers ,
Thanks for telling me there will be no JT the Brick, now I can finish that puzzle I started in 1998.
I'm not meaning to insinuate that there's potential for more serious injury ... All I know is the education I got from Doctors quoted on TV interviews and newspaper articles regarding Shaq's thigh since their series with Washington...
What I meant was it can certainly hamper (AND HAS if you consider he hasn't driven more than 3 or 4 times a game since injuring it 23-seconds into game 3) his team because he's cognicent of the pain his thigh feels when pressure (knee, elbow, etc) causes and that's a byproduct of driving the lane against a Defense like Detroit's.
I'm sorry, but did someone mention going into the shower area and seeing Manu's thigh?
i think manu should wear those shorts the pro football guys wear during summer camp.. all they have in is their thigh pads... that would give him the confidence that thigh would be fine even if he got hurt...
This macho "don't use the refs or injuries as an excuse" really pisses me off. Why not just tell the truth. If you think you got hosed, say it. If you have an injury that is affecting your play...that is not an excuse, nor will it necessarily explain a loss. But, it is obvious that Manu is not moving like he was. Geez, why not just tell it like it is. No excuses, just truthfulness.
Why Wade and Manu get injured against the Pistons in two consecutives series?
And those series turn into Detroit winnings?
Somebody just tell me... coincidence maybe?
I agree that injuries can hamper your game but if you are on the floor, you are expected to play your best and if you are more of a hinderance than a help, you shouldn't be there. As far as the refs go, not using them as an excuse is legit. Refs don't make you miss shots, or free throws or turn the ball over.This macho "don't use the refs or injuries as an excuse" really pisses me off.
If this is true. Pistons gotta be the luckiest SOBs ever.
Agreed that they don't make you miss free throws, but no calls can cause turnovers, no calls can too make you miss a shot, and most importantly they can determine who is on and who is off the court. I have played and I have coached and the refs can be THE single biggest factor when two teams are evenly matched. No way are these games being officiated the same in SA and DET. No freaking way.
bottom line is that the players are responsible for the actions on the court. calls are not going to always go their way. they need to adjust and move on.
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