Built Ford Tough Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Baron Davis suffered a setback in his attempt to return from a herniated back disc. The Knicks now do not expect to have him back before the All-Star break. "I think we had a little bit of a setback," Mike D'Antoni said. "It's safe to say. I don't know how bad." D'Antoni said Davis is still "a week to 10 days out when the process restarts." http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/218810/Baron_Davis_Has_Setback_Not_Expected_Before_All_Star_Break#ixzz1ldo71mE3 Do the Knicks get more desperate in the trade market in hopes of finding a point guard or do they ride it out with Jeremy Lin, Iman Sumpert and Toney Douglas? Davis is certainly not a reliable option at this point in time as you don't even know if he will be able to play. If he does ever make it onto the court, who knows how effective he is going to be considering his age, his injury history and the fact that he hasn't played for so long. Placing your hopes on his back is a disaster waiting to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomarFachix Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 From what I've heard all day, it wasn't a setback as far as the disc is concerned, but he's experienced soreness after almost every practice and scrimmage he's taken part in. Dude is quite simply way out of shape. Tough after that long of a layoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Completely shocked by this news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JYD Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 From what I've heard all day, it wasn't a setback as far as the disc is concerned, but he's experienced soreness after almost every practice and scrimmage he's taken part in. Dude is quite simply way out of shape. Tough after that long of a layoff.Well, he's out of shape because quite frankly he has a chronic and very serious back issue. Knicks can not expect him to play much, if ever, this season. It's that simple. They must look around for PG options... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomarFachix Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 He's out of shape because he hurt his back and hasn't exerted himself physically for months on end, yes.. haha. Thanks for reiterating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleveland's Finest Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Before he was released by the Cavs, it was reported he would miss 3 months, so I think it may turn out to be that long. I'd rather get him as healthy as possible then rush him back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomarFachix Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Marc Berman @NYPost_BermanBaron said setback was elbow infection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish7718 Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Who needs Baron? #JeremyLin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted February 7, 2012 Owner Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 I think Baron is hurt a bit more than he's telling anyone, and that elbow infection is BS. Anyone that knows a person with a herniated disc should understand why it would be very difficult for Baron to return to the sport, playing what will more than likely be big minutes. If there is more damage in there (and I'm just assuming there is), expectations should be lowered a few notches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JYD Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 I think Baron is hurt a bit more than he's telling anyone, and that elbow infection is BS. Anyone that knows a person with a herniated disc should understand why it would be very difficult for Baron to return to the sport, playing what will more than likely be big minutes. If there is more damage in there (and I'm just assuming there is), expectations should be lowered a few notches.Yeah. People don't seem to understand back injuries are much different than most other injuries. Not like he broke his leg or something. This shit is gonna linger. I hope he plays again, but I am seriously doubting he will ever play another NBA game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted February 7, 2012 Owner Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Yeah. People don't seem to understand back injuries are much different than most other injuries. Not like he broke his leg or something. This shit is gonna linger. I hope he plays again, but I am seriously doubting he will ever play another NBA game.He will play again, but to expect much from him is asking a lot, if you consider his style. Steve Nash has been solid, despite his back issues that have really limited him for years...but for one, Baron is no Steve Nash. Two, he doesn't play like him. A ruptured disc, and a herniated disc, are two different things...so I'm not saying Baron is done. I'm just suspicious about the severity of the injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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