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GRIII injured now - x-rays negative, but in walking book on crutches...
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2018 6:47 pm
by Kilo
Same ankle that cost him most of last season - not good at all.
When are Bullock and Johnson expected back? This probably means one or the other starts at SF for the forseeable future. I'd probably go Kennard-Bullock to start on the wing, with Johnson still off the bench with the second unit.
Re: GRIII injured now - x-rays negative, but in walking book on crutches...
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2018 7:50 pm
by Billl
Ugh. Sucks for him. For the team though, we could call up anyone from the G-League and get about the same production. The guy was averaging 2.8 ppg in the last 10.
Re: GRIII injured now - x-rays negative, but in walking book on crutches...
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2018 7:53 pm
by tradez401
good time to call up zac lofton.
Re: GRIII injured now - x-rays negative, but in walking book on crutches...
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2018 9:28 pm
by vege
Yeah Zach Lofton can probably do more than GRIII still sucks to have the 4th rotation player out withh injury, I hope it's nothing serious.
Re: GRIII injured now - x-rays negative, but in walking book on crutches...
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2018 10:20 pm
by thesack12
Yup, its Zach Lofton time and he'll probably be an upgrade. At the very least he'll bring energy and let you know he's on the floor.
One thing to keep in mind is Lofton can only be on the NBA roster for 45 days. He's already accrued a couple days earlier in the season. Detroit can't convert his contract to a standard NBA one and stay under the luxury tax. So best case scenario, Lofton turns himself into a solid contributor, but he'll come with an automatic expiration date unfortunately.
Re: GRIII injured now - x-rays negative, but in walking book on crutches...
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2018 10:33 pm
by Phobo_Phile
GR3 will not be missed. I had high hopes for a breakout year for him on a team starved for wing depth, but he's been nothing less than putrid. Thank the heavens the second year is a team option. Maybe if Lofton shows something, Robinson can be dumped very easily.
Re: GRIII injured now - x-rays negative, but in walking book on crutches...
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2018 10:59 pm
by MotownMadness
Hate to see a injury but hoping he’s done and others can have those mins
Re: GRIII injured now - x-rays negative, but in walking book on crutches...
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2018 11:16 pm
by Moses ShamMoses
I'd like to see Khyri Thomas get a chance. I mean Bruce Brown is getting chances left and right.
Re: GRIII injured now - x-rays negative, but in walking book on crutches...
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2018 2:24 am
by DetroitPistons
Moses ShamMoses wrote:I'd like to see Khyri Thomas get a chance. I mean Bruce Brown is getting chances left and right.
Definitely. I want to see a lot more Khyri Thomas. He was supposed to be the real 2nd round steal but Brown has gotten all the opportunities for some reason.
Re: GRIII injured now - x-rays negative, but in walking book on crutches...
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2018 10:11 am
by Mr Peanut
There's a reasonable chance GRIII has played his last game with the Pistons.
Re: GRIII injured now - x-rays negative, but in walking book on crutches...
Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2018 2:28 pm
by Billl
DetroitPistons wrote:Moses ShamMoses wrote:I'd like to see Khyri Thomas get a chance. I mean Bruce Brown is getting chances left and right.
Definitely. I want to see a lot more Khyri Thomas. He was supposed to be the real 2nd round steal but Brown has gotten all the opportunities for some reason.
That reason is because brown beat him out for the job in camp and then stepped up when he got his chance in games.
It's a long season though and we've already seen how injuries can change the rotation overnight. We're about 1 more rolled ankle away from needing open tryouts at little ceasars.