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Fury wrote:aq_ua wrote:NYKnicksFTW wrote:No way would I pass on Porter Jr. unless the back problem was a legitimate red flag. He's simply too talented to pass on.
Can you imagine the Knicks, with KP not back from an ACL tear, gambling on Porter's back?
Sounds like a top3 pick, genius
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Greenie wrote:GONYK wrote:Greenie wrote:Impact
Porter is going to be a top 3 player in the game and a perennial MVP candidate? That wasn't his projection before he broke his back for the second time.
I said what I said. I see greatness.
BBALLER4FR wrote:I'm on record saying I'd take Porter @ 9.
nedleeds wrote:Fury wrote:aq_ua wrote:Can you imagine the Knicks, with KP not back from an ACL tear, gambling on Porter's back?
Sounds like a top3 pick, genius
It is, I'd hold Porter out also for the first half and get him in a fully funded NBA conditioning program. Tank will be rolling by March!
aq_ua wrote:Just some background on Porter's condition (herniated disc) and treatment (microdisectomy of the spine):
- 84% of patients that undergo microdisectomy recover with good or excellent results
- Between 1-20% of microdisectomy surgery experience another herniated disc at some point
Just looking at the numbers, nothing jumps out as particularly scary. Which is all the more reason why we should be cautious if he falls to the 9th spot. He's way too talented.
RIP mags Enzo954 wrote:aq_ua wrote:Just some background on Porter's condition (herniated disc) and treatment (microdisectomy of the spine):
- 84% of patients that undergo microdisectomy recover with good or excellent results
- Between 1-20% of microdisectomy surgery experience another herniated disc at some point
Just looking at the numbers, nothing jumps out as particularly scary. Which is all the more reason why we should be cautious if he falls to the 9th spot. He's way too talented.
But do these stats apply to the entire pool of people that have had this surgery, which would include non professional athletes? If this said - 84% of "professional athletes" that undergo microdisectomy recover with good or excellent results, then I would feel more comfortable going with Porter and taking a gamble. Obviously there's a big difference between an average Joe and an NBA player in regard to the punishment and stress put on the body.
RIP mags Enzo954 wrote:aq_ua wrote:Just some background on Porter's condition (herniated disc) and treatment (microdisectomy of the spine):
- 84% of patients that undergo microdisectomy recover with good or excellent results
- Between 1-20% of microdisectomy surgery experience another herniated disc at some point
Just looking at the numbers, nothing jumps out as particularly scary. Which is all the more reason why we should be cautious if he falls to the 9th spot. He's way too talented.
But do these stats apply to the entire pool of people that have had this surgery, which would include non professional athletes? If this said - 84% of "professional athletes" that undergo microdisectomy recover with good or excellent results, then I would feel more comfortable going with Porter and taking a gamble. Obviously there's a big difference between an average Joe and an NBA player in regard to the punishment and stress put on the body.
Results:
A total of 61 NBA players with LDH were included, of whom 34 underwent discectomy and 27 were managed nonoperatively. Return-to-play (RTP) rates did not differ between NOT and OT players (77.8% vs 79.4%). When compared with controls, OT players played significantly fewer games and had a lower PER than controls during the first postoperative season, but no difference was seen 2 and 3 years after surgery, with no difference in postoperative career length. In contrast, no difference in games played or PER was seen between NOT players and controls, although NOT players played significantly fewer postindex seasons.
Are We Ther Yet wrote:If the draft went that way...I might see what it would take to get 12 & 13 from the Clippers.
RaZzMaTaZz wrote:Are We Ther Yet wrote:If the draft went that way...I might see what it would take to get 12 & 13 from the Clippers.
I believe we can get it done if we trade our 9th and 36th pick for the Clippers 12 & 13th.
bringbackhoffa wrote:RaZzMaTaZz wrote:Are We Ther Yet wrote:If the draft went that way...I might see what it would take to get 12 & 13 from the Clippers.
I believe we can get it done if we trade our 9th and 36th pick for the Clippers 12 & 13th.
why would the Clips do that? if u had the 12th and 13th picks would u trade them for 9 and 36?
aq_ua wrote:Just some background on Porter's condition (herniated disc) and treatment (microdisectomy of the spine):
- 84% of patients that undergo microdisectomy recover with good or excellent results
- Between 1-20% of microdisectomy surgery experience another herniated disc at some point
Just looking at the numbers, nothing jumps out as particularly scary. Which is all the more reason why we should be cautious if he falls to the 9th spot. He's way too talented.
RHODEY wrote:aq_ua wrote:Just some background on Porter's condition (herniated disc) and treatment (microdisectomy of the spine):
- 84% of patients that undergo microdisectomy recover with good or excellent results
- Between 1-20% of microdisectomy surgery experience another herniated disc at some point
Just looking at the numbers, nothing jumps out as particularly scary. Which is all the more reason why we should be cautious if he falls to the 9th spot. He's way too talented.
I think the ESPN mock draft had him dropping all the way to 15...
