Kobe back to running on treadmill

leeprettyp · Post #1 » by **leeprettyp** » Mon Oct 28, 2013 8:09 pm

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Kobe will run on "anti-gravity" treadmill that reduces impact on body. No longer running on hard ground but Lakers not calling it a setback.

I think Bean may have overdid it a bit in China. We will see where this goes. But can't see a return to playing anytime soon. He hasn't even practiced yet

Post #2 » by **Danny Darko** » Mon Oct 28, 2013 8:22 pm

how is not running on a real court and going back to a ant-grav treadmill not a setback?

I think December would be good at this point.

Post #3 » by **Slava** » Mon Oct 28, 2013 8:32 pm

Doesn't look like he's coming back anytime soon, may be Christmas is best case scenario but he really needs to run without any pain or swelling, play full court basketball with the team for 4 or 5 practices and be able to get the flexibility, elevation back, which is safe to say will take 4 - 5 months for him to be completely confident.

If we're not around 0.500 by then, it'd be time to open up a fire-sale.

leeprettyp · Post #4 » by **leeprettyp** » Mon Oct 28, 2013 8:47 pm

Man what depressing news but it is what it is. Regardless how we start management needs to make sure he doesnt comeback until he's fully 100%. If doing that helps get another couple years out of Bean so be it. Wouldn't help us at all for him to rush back and hurt himself another way

Post #5 » by **Slava** » Mon Oct 28, 2013 8:51 pm

We should be able to get 2 more quality years around him but we need to use him like Duncan is being used by Pop and Kobe needs to accept his limitations as well.

We need to surround him with plus defenders, shooters and someone else who can create for others when Kobe plays short minutes.

leeprettyp · Post #6 » by **leeprettyp** » Mon Oct 28, 2013 9:10 pm

SlavaMedvedenko wrote:We should be able to get 2 more quality years around him but we need to use him like Duncan is being used by Pop and Kobe needs to accept his limitations as well.

We need to surround him with plus defenders, shooters and someone else who can create for others when Kobe plays short minutes.

On the radio today John Ireland said the Laker Front Office plans to be VERY AGGRESSIVE this offseason with bringing in supreme talent. We already know who the creme of the crop this offseason is gonna be. He also added their more focused on this offseason and not worried about the following offseasons after that. Like it or not it is what it is. With the right moves we can make some noise again. But alot needs to happen to at least entice a prime free agent. Pretty sure the F.O. will find a way to open up another max slot about time KD hits the market

Post #7 » by **semi-sentient** » Mon Oct 28, 2013 11:36 pm

2014 is looking kind of crappy. In terms of bigs, Bogut was just extended and Okafur is likely to miss the year due to a neck injury (I believe). Not sure what's going down with The Polish Hammer but he might be a good target.

After that we can still make a run at Melo and Sefolosha. In fact if we're going to hit the 2014 market hard then those would be my first 2 targets, along with a defensive 5 if we let Pau go. Bosh might be another guy that we can target. His value shouldn't be that high and he might be tired of being the whipping boy for the Heat.

2015 looks a hell of a lot better though in terms of quality bigs with guys like Marc Gasol and LMA.

moonpie · Post #8 » by **moonpie** » Tue Oct 29, 2013 12:14 am

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leeprettyp · Post #9 » by **leeprettyp** » Tue Oct 29, 2013 12:25 am

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/story/_/id/9895335/los-angeles-lakers-say-kobe-bryant-did-not-suffer-setback

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Kobe Bryant has been cleared for full weight-bearing running as he continues his rehabilitation from Achilles surgery on his left leg, but chose to run on an altered-gravity treadmill Monday, according to a Los Angeles Lakers spokesman.

Despite the apparent regression in his rehab after the star guard went through sprints on the court while the Lakers were in China, the team's public relations vice president John Black said Bryant has "not suffered any setbacks" along his comeback trail

We have wayyyy to many beat writers for this team. Man Ramona and Dave both work with ESPN and are saying different things lol. I'm starting to feel mid November he'll be back

kblo247 · Post #10 » by **kblo247** » Tue Oct 29, 2013 12:26 am

Its said he was alternating between the two ... Court and treadmill as he was advised to to achieve full flexibility.

leeprettyp · Post #11 » by **leeprettyp** » Tue Oct 29, 2013 12:28 am

semi-sentient wrote:2014 is looking kind of crappy. In terms of bigs, Bogut was just extended and Okafur is likely to miss the year due to a neck injury (I believe). Not sure what's going down with The Polish Hammer but he might be a good target.

After that we can still make a run at Melo and Sefolosha. In fact if we're going to hit the 2014 market hard then those would be my first 2 targets, along with a defensive 5 if we let Pau go. Bosh might be another guy that we can target. His value shouldn't be that high and he might be tired of being the whipping boy for the Heat.

2015 looks a hell of a lot better though in terms of quality bigs with guys like Marc Gasol and LMA.

Ireland also said their watching that Kevin Love situation in Minnesota and if things dont go right and Love lets it be known he doesnt plan to resign they may offer the Pau for Love swap again. So they're weighing all their options

leeprettyp · Post #12 » by **leeprettyp** » Tue Oct 29, 2013 12:30 am

kblo247 wrote:Its said he was alternating between the two ... Court and treadmill as he was advised to to achieve full flexibility.

This is why i feel we have to many beat writers and too many talking. Just let the guy do what he can and stop propping up hope for Lakers fans. Kinda crazy cuz not one time Stephen A Smith has recanted on his "Kobe wont be back to after December" claim.

Post #13 » by **semi-sentient** » Tue Oct 29, 2013 12:40 am

leeprettyp wrote:Ireland also said their watching that Kevin Love situation in Minnesota and if things dont go right and Love lets it be known he doesnt plan to resign they may offer the Pau for Love swap again. So they're weighing all their options

Now that would be interesting, especially if we can get a healthy Okafur or Gortat to man the middle. If we got Love then adding Melo would give us one of the best offenses in the league, if not the best. I'd still go after Sefolosha as well but I doubt he'd accept a reserve role.

leeprettyp · Post #14 » by **leeprettyp** » Tue Oct 29, 2013 12:57 am

semi-sentient wrote:
leeprettyp wrote:Ireland also said their watching that Kevin Love situation in Minnesota and if things dont go right and Love lets it be known he doesnt plan to resign they may offer the Pau for Love swap again. So they're weighing all their options

Now that would be interesting, especially if we can get a healthy Okafur or Gortat to man the middle. If we got Love then adding Melo would give us one of the best offenses in the league, if not the best. I'd still go after Sefolosha as well but I doubt he'd accept a reserve role.

I would love Sefolosha. But they already got Durant fuming over there in OKC. I doubt they allow another key piece up and leave lol. I was REALLY hoping the Celtics would allow Avery Bradley to hit the market. We need a defensive PG like him. I've seen that guy even give Westbrook fits with his on-ball D. He would've been affordable also. But I'm hearing their already discussing a contract extension with him. I would be all in on Sefolosha and if we wanted to really save some cash we can just take a gamble on Farmers evolution. He's looked solid in the preseason maybe its his time to hand him the realm. We need to stay clear of old PG's for once smh!!

chefy · Post #15 » by **chefy** » Tue Oct 29, 2013 1:12 am

I don't think Xmas is a realistic goal too. If the injury can get aggravated with small exercise routines like running on hard surfaces and shooting flat footed, then what more when he actually starts playing and practicing?

kblo247 · Post #16 » by **kblo247** » Tue Oct 29, 2013 1:32 am

Kobe said himself it wasnt aggravated, it was tightening which is scar tissue breaking. Dr Kappler covered that, said it would happen because of the type of surgery Kobe got. He also said Kobe would be alternating between the treadmill and court as multiple surfaces help build flexibility. We have to remember Kobe's wasnt just fixed like Billups or Brand, it was sewn together with an innovative procedure so it could never rupture again.

Be it November or December its way ahead of schedule since most don't okay for a calendar year, which is April-May.

kblo247 · Post #17 » by **kblo247** » Tue Oct 29, 2013 1:35 am

If I was anyone, I'd listen to Stephen A Smith and Kappler more so than others about Kobe. I meant he other beat writers are watching his every move in the hopes of scooping the other and ask other lakers about his progress. Stephen A Smith refers to talking to Kobe, Kappler refers to talking to Kobe and Vitti

leeprettyp · Post #18 » by **leeprettyp** » Tue Oct 29, 2013 2:29 am

kblo247 wrote:If I was anyone, I'd listen to Stephen A Smith and Kappler more so than others about Kobe. I meant he other beat writers are watching his every move in the hopes of scooping the other and ask other lakers about his progress. Stephen A Smith refers to talking to Kobe, Kappler refers to talking to Kobe and Vitti

Why I never can understand how people question Stephen A so much he's one of the people who actually talks to Kobe lol. He even revealed last year that Shaq and Kobe had already hatched out their differences and were meeting up regularly for lunch. Thats why I hated to hear Stephen A say Kobe wont be back before December 1st and he's pretty much stayed firm on that. Is he 100% always right of course not because weird things happen but I'm pretty sure he just doesnt throw dirt to the wall.

Post #19 » by **dockingsched** » Tue Oct 29, 2013 2:46 am

why would stephen a smith predicting that kobe won't be back til december be information that has any value? unless he has a crystal ball, he has no idea what he's talking about any more than you or me.

leeprettyp · Post #20 » by **leeprettyp** » Tue Oct 29, 2013 3:01 am

Lol Doc your kidding right? So me and you have the same inside access as a guy who makes a living off of knowing this stuff? If you dont like the guy that's your choice, but in no way is the avg joe gonna be more in the know than Stephen A Smith. Check the guys track record. I guess EVERYBODY predicted the Celtics and Clippers were gonna have major trade talks involving a coach and players? It would've all happened if the league didn't get involved in that. Or that Lebron, and Bosh were going to Miami.