Jefferson out next two games

Krapinsky · Post #1 » by **Krapinsky** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:27 pm

Family illness

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/b ... ref=sircrc

When are we going to win another game?

cpfsf · Post #2 » by **cpfsf** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:51 pm

11/13 @ Dallas
11/14 Memphis

Seems like Dallas has the edge at every starting position. Everyone knew Memphis @ Minnesota would be bad basketball, but now we will probably be 20 points uglier.

Winter Wonder · Post #3 » by **Winter Wonder** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:01 pm

I think it will be interesting to see how they play. Granted no go to post scorer, but they should have some better team play I hope. More pick and roll maybe without Al down low? IF there is a possibility of trading Al down the road, will be interesting to see how the team plays and what different style there may be on the court.

Granted, we are a better team with Al, not saying we aren't, but could be a glimpse of things to come and how the team plays if Al is on the block for a star wing ever.

cpfsf · Post #4 » by **cpfsf** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:04 pm

I'm so taking Jonny Flynn for +/-. I'm looking forward to the 24 minutes of garbage time. Hopefully these two games will probably put him at the top of the ROY race.

Post #5 » by **Calinks** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:30 pm

I don't think we will be that much worse. Hopefully we will move the ball more. I hope Al's family member is ok.

Post #6 » by **Basti** » Thu Nov 12, 2009 11:34 pm

from what I saw last year when Al went down, I think the ball movement and team play (I mean literally) will improve. I don't want to imply we are in a better situation to win a game though.

deeney0 · Post #7 » by **deeney0** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 12:07 am

Gotta spend money to make money.

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

Post #8 » by **C.lupus** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 12:31 am

Well, to look at it realistically. We were gonna lose the Dallas game anyway and Memphis' strength is wing scoring, which plays nicely into our weakness. So, I'm glad Al is getting a chance to rest his knee but I'm sorry for his circumstances.

Post #9 » by **LittleOzzy** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 1:30 am

Who will likely start in his place?

Biff Cooper · Post #10 » by **Biff Cooper** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 1:37 am

LittleOzzy wrote:Who will likely start in his place?

It would seem like your boy Jawai. He's been Al's backup the past couple of games.

cpfsf · Post #11 » by **cpfsf** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 1:40 am

LittleOzzy wrote:Who will likely start in his place?

My guess is Hollins will be the starting center. But in the end, does it really matter when you have to choose between Hollins, Jawai, and Pecherov?

moss_is_1 · Post #12 » by **moss_is_1** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 1:46 am

Love should be back, that'd be nice. I'm predicting a lineup of...
Flynn-Sessions-Brewer-Gomes-Pecherov.

Dear god...

deeney0 · Post #13 » by **deeney0** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 2:55 am

Smart money is on The Janitor.

cpfsf · Post #14 » by **cpfsf** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 3:32 am

moss_is_1 wrote:Love should be back, that'd be nice. I'm predicting a lineup of...
Flynn-Sessions-Brewer-Gomes-Pecherov.

Dear god...

If you dream about being a playoff contender in 2-3 years, the beatings won't hurt as much.

southern wolf · Post #15 » by **southern wolf** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 12:13 pm

moss_is_1 wrote:Love should be back, that'd be nice. I'm predicting a lineup of...
Flynn-Sessions-Brewer-Gomes-Pecherov.

Oh no, that would break Rambis' golden rule.

The family illness might be part of the reason why Al's been down this season. I hope he can come back a bit more motivated.

TDWOLVESFAN · Post #16 » by **TDWOLVESFAN** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 3:38 pm

Hopefully Al's family member gets well or if they are dying that they pass in peace.

I believe the ball movement and tempo will be much improved tonight as it was when Al sat the last 2 preseason games.

kingly222 · Post #17 » by **kingly222** » Sat Nov 14, 2009 6:06 am

His Grandmother passed away on Thursday. She was like a mother to him.

Post #18 » by **Klomp** » Sat Nov 14, 2009 6:11 am

kingly222 wrote:His Grandmother passed away on Thursday. She was like a mother to him.

Thanks for the update kingly...Show your face around here more often......

Post #19 » by **Calinks** » Sat Nov 14, 2009 8:21 am

Yea, just saw on NBA TV that it was his grandma. That has to hurt. Prays go out to his family.

Post #20 » by **Klomp** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 6:30 am

I thought I would post this:

Al Jefferson returned to the Timberwolves on Monday morning, four days after he left the team bound for Florida to see his grandmother one last time.

"I got the chance to see her before she died," Jefferson said after Monday's practice. "She died 30 minutes after I got there. That was good for her and me. She told my auntie four days before she died that she was just waiting on me."

Annie Bell Randolph died Thursday afternoon in Fort Lauderdale. She was 83.

"Luckily, I got there just in time," he said. "Thanks to my team, my coach, my GM for understanding and making me feel really comfortable, because at first I didn't want to leave. I was going to wait until Sunday, when we had the day off. Coach let me know it's real important that family come first. It made me feel good about leaving. I'm glad I did."

http://www.startribune.com/sports/wolve ... anchO7DiUr

The article goes on to say that Darrick Martin was in Florida with him, and they worked out daily and watched game tape too...