The NBA season is here after one of the most entertaining off-seasons in recent memory! Enjoy the games (and pray that there are no further serious injuries 😢).
Schedule: https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_2020_games.html
Schedule: https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_2020_games.html
https://theathletic.com/1313234/2019/10/22/charania-origin-of-zion-williamson-knee-injury-remains-unclear-pelicans-not-concerned-about-his-frame/
Zion Williamson climbed onto the training table inside the New Orleans Pelicans’ practice facility last Wednesday and finally admitted something. That’s when the prized rookie informed the staff that he felt some tightness in his right knee, sources have told The Athletic. This admission came three days after a dominant 22-point, 10-rebound game against the San Antonio Spurs — which had been followed by a day off on Monday and a full participatory day of practice on Tuesday.
Once Williamson informed the Pelicans of how his knee felt, the team took the proactive measure of having him sit out the live practice on Wednesday and undergo an MRI. It was expected to be a precautionary MRI, but results showed a torn meniscus, and on Monday, Williamson underwent arthroscopic surgery and was ruled out six to eight weeks.
Sources with knowledge of the situation have told The Athletic that Williamson and the Pelicans cannot pinpoint one specific moment when the injury occurred.
Coach Alvin Gentry told reporters last week that Williamson may have suffered the injury on Oct. 13 against the Spurs. But Williamson had not felt pain or swelling in the lead up to the injury revelation and there was no specific moment of physical trauma suffered that either he or the organization can point to regarding the injury, according to sources.
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Since the injury became public last week, people around the NBA have discussed whether Williamson needs to shed weight to lessen the stress on his knees. Williamson’s weight is mostly a consequence of being so muscular, however, and not a case of a player who is overweight due to lack of conditioning. Those closest to him and around the Pelicans rave about his work ethic and habits on and off the floor.
The Pelicans do not believe Williamson’s frame contributed to his torn meniscus, nor do they believe it will be an issue moving forward, sources have told The Athletic. He was drafted with everyone involved knowing how special he is at his size and frame.
Now, Williamson’s rehabilitation could mean less weight-lifting and more strategic planning, but the Pelicans plan to figure out the best method while letting Zion be Zion, and that does not include managing his weight.
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By domino Go To Post
Nba twitter mad at 10am on kickoff day bc Portland social media team is a bunch of white people
Wow reilo
Haha lettuce, and Twitter is free, I get my laughs there a lot.
Zion doesn’t even wear knee pads right? Water they doing in New Orleans x Jordan/Nike
Zion doesn’t even wear knee pads right? Water they doing in New Orleans x Jordan/Nike
By domino Go To Postreilo smh
Nba twitter mad at 10am on kickoff day bc Portland social media team is a bunch of white people
pls don't let psy see this
By jjasper Go To PostNot being worried about Zion's weight is dumb and short sightedI have to trust that the longtime Suns head trainer guy they hired is making an informed and long-term view.
JJJasper isn't wrong about excess weight and an association with an increased of meniscal injuries, regardless of it being all "muscle" or not.
By Adam Go To PostJJJasper isn't wrong about excess weight and an association with an increased of meniscal injuries, regardless of it being all "muscle" or not.agreed, i just have to hope someone who is known for keeping athletes healthy for the long term is correct in his assessment of how to train Zion
I really don’t get them saying “we don’t know why or how it happened” then following it up with “well it isn’t cause his weight” when there is a clear association with weight and the injuries.
By Kawhic Go To PostI see all you KKK members are talking about Zion's weight.Lmaaaaaaao
Golden State Warriors star guard Klay Thompson is unlikely to play this season as he recovers from a torn ACL, according to coach Steve Kerr.
Yikes.
By Adam Go To Post
George's hairline is immaculate
By Adam Go To PostYikes.
It's the right thing to announce at least. It will stop questions and if he comes back it's a "miracle", "bionic klay" and whatever else. And he doesn't have to try and rush back now that the expectation is he will be out all year. If he can get back sooner, cool.
Nets should probably do the same thing with KD.
By Smokey Go To PostIt's the right thing to announce at least. It will stop questions and if he comes back it's a "miracle", "bionic klay" and whatever else. And he doesn't have to try and rush back now that the expectation is he will be out all year. If he can get back sooner, cool.I thought they already have? Or, at least the coaching staff has said they don't expect him to play this season, iirc.
Nets should probably do the same thing with KD.
By Adam Go To PostYikes.538 has them at 49 wins.
People already think the Warriors training staff is suspect. If Klay came back in like March or April, tried to play himself back into the lineup and got hurt again, it'd be a crisis.
By Adam Go To Post
this is spectacular
By Adam Go To PostYikes.It's better to get ready for the following season, you can even get a better picture of how certain teams look. Maybe even some stealth rest for curry if they miss the playoffs.
Wearing my Clippers hoodie tonight at the bar for the game, should be safe as long as I avoid downtown
I have a feeling if the Clippers lose, Lakers fans are going to be insufferable, and if the Clippers win, Lakers fans are going to be insufferable
I want to stay low but I'm too excited
I have a feeling if the Clippers lose, Lakers fans are going to be insufferable, and if the Clippers win, Lakers fans are going to be insufferable
I want to stay low but I'm too excited
By Omzz Go To PostBANNER DAYBanner for what?
By Not Go To PostWearing my Clippers hoodie tonight at the bar for the game, should be safe as long as I avoid downtownyou're overthinking this.
I have a feeling if the Clippers lose, Lakers fans are going to be insufferable, and if the Clippers win, Lakers fans are going to be insufferable
I want to stay low but I'm too excited
By Kibner Go To Posthttps://theathletic.com/1313234/2019/10/22/charania-origin-of-zion-williamson-knee-injury-remains-unclear-pelicans-not-concerned-about-his-frame/David should've aimed for Goliath's knees
By Kabro Go To Postyou're overthinking this.I know lol. I already got shit for walking around in a t-shirt this summer tho, downtown both times. In the past no one cared
By masud Go To PostBanner for what?*
By Kabro Go To Postyou're overthinking this.Clip fans been insufferable for 6 or more years.
Also .. vendor just offered me tickets to Lakers vs Jazz Friday. Hope its those tickets 10 rows behind lakers bench.
It's not actual insufferability until there's a dynasty
Hell, we lost all the preseason games without Paul George, it's already not looking great for game 1 without him lol
Hell, we lost all the preseason games without Paul George, it's already not looking great for game 1 without him lol
By Fenderputty Go To PostClip fans been insufferable for 6 or more years.Unlike Laker fans who were just born that way
Also .. vendor just offered me tickets to Lakers vs Jazz Friday. Hope its those tickets 10 rows behind lakers bench.
By blackace Go To PostUnlike Laker fans who were just born that way
Poppycock. We've been nurtured into obnoxiousness by constant exposure to success.
By Fenderputty Go To PostPoppycock. We've been nurtured into obnoxiousness by constant exposure to success.That was the old theory... the new theory is the elusive douchebag gene that Laker fans share with Cowboy and Yankee fans.
By pilonv1 Go To PostAlso interesting regarding yesterday's Griffin discussionsSo sy was right?
Again?
One season out east has crippled Griffin
By pilonv1 Go To Post
Season is going to be cancelled
Good on Shaq.
NBA really just fucked this situation up so bad.
By blackace Go To PostThat was the old theory… the new theory is the elusive douchebag gene that Laker fans share with Cowboy and Yankee fans.I think we share the same gene with bitter people who only talk trash while not rooting for any team.
Makes you think.
By Doomsayer Go To PostNBA really just fucked this situation up so bad.Interesting, we'll need to find somebody who fits that description.
I think we share the same gene with bitter people who only talk trash while not rooting for any team.
Makes you think.
By /sy Go To PostSo sy was right?Probably self injury from playing with Reggie Jackson
Again?
One season out east has crippled Griffin
By Kabro Go To Postcan't wait til Lebron begins to slowly backtrack
Nike holds the bags, he's not saying anything. Shaq answers to no one
By pilonv1 Go To PostNike holds the bags, he's not saying anything. Shaq answers to no oneWell he answers to Dame. After Dame dropped back2back dis tracks on him