EB Update

[JJ LoDuca]

January 24, 2008
Elton Brand Medical Update

Los Angeles Clippers' forward Elton Brand had his surgically repaired left Achilles tendon re-examined today by Dr. Craig Morgan at Christiana Care

[bballshinobi20]

Do you guys think he will actually come back and play though? After all, there's no reason to put him on the court when the Clips have no chance to make the playoffs, right?

[mkwest]

That's great news JJ! Keep up the good work EB!

Here's a few pics of him during some on the court activity before the Kings game.








bballshinobi, Elton wants to make it back on the court this season for peace of mind. At the same time, he's not going to push it if he's not 100% because it's not worth it. Same deal with Livingston, it's more of a psychological triumph than it is trying to come back and help the team win games.

[bballshinobi20]

Hmm, that I can understand. It's not like he's not used to losing anyways. He's been losing his whole career anyways, so yea I guess he wants to play.

How's he moving though? Any videos? Can he even jump right now?

[mkwest]

Hmm, that I can understand. It's not like he's not used to losing anyways. He's been losing his whole career anyways, so yea I guess he wants to play.

How's he moving though? Any videos? Can he even jump right now?

I have not seen any rehab/training clips of him yet. Those pics I posted earlier were the first time this season I've seen him not wearing a suit.

[adiedanny]

Finally some good news about EB.

[JJ LoDuca]

After all, there's no reason to put him on the court when the Clips have no chance to make the playoffs, right?

Aye, pinche....them's fightin' words! But na, it's an understandable assessment. Like MK said, he'll be back for his own peace of mind. I imagine he'll treat it something like training camp or summer leauge, but he'll be glad to be on the court and we'll be damn happy to see him. It's just a morale booster I suppose.

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That has to be the sexiest thing I've ever seen. Damn I love EB.

[ClipperDomination]

Great news!

Like everyone said, EB's return is going to happen until he's at a full 100%. He wants to get back into game shape, and get back into doing his daily task of getting 20/10 every night. That's why he's returning this season.

[mj_shoefanatic]

Yesss!!!

Take it one day at a time EB

[LUKE23]

Any estimate on around what time he'd be back?

[mj_shoefanatic]

^mid-March

[gimmick413]

^mid-March

wasn't there some buzz about a late Feb-early March time frame for EB's return?

And for those who inquired about video, here's a sight for sore eyes:

Elton Brand on-court footage (about 3 weeks ago)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynqsg6cpPo0

[PlinkingPanda]

Although it is pointless for him to play this season. They should limit his minutes just so he can get back into game shape sooner. If he's going to be on the bench the entire season, and off-season then he'll be rusty coming into next season from not being very active. So I think having him play 20-25 minutes when he feels that he's actually ready will be good for him. There's definitely no reason to rush him back though.

[vincecarter4pres]

Not for nothing, but I think you may see Brand in a Miami or Nets Jersey next season.