Onyeka Okongwu - (Injury Update)
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2021 4:10 am
Sigh.
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So guessing we are in the market for center depth now.
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Re: Onyeka Okongwu - Shoulder surgery, Out 6 months
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2021 11:09 am
Re: Onyeka Okongwu - Shoulder surgery, Out 6 months
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2021 11:12 am
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Okongwu told The Athletic that he played through pain throughout the playoffs and that some days were more painful than others. He didn’t remember exactly when he tore his labrum, but it happened on a particular play in May.
Re: Onyeka Okongwu - Shoulder surgery, Out 6 months
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2021 12:38 pm
dms269 wrote:So guessing we are in the market for center depth now.
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Yeah. Even more than we already were, sadly.
All the folks calling for us to "consolidate" need to pay heed to stuff like this. We don't know how much "extra" depth we have.
Re: Onyeka Okongwu - Shoulder surgery, Out 6 months
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2021 1:49 pm
Impressed he played well while being limited throughout the playoffs. Realistic timeline is January which isn't too bad.
Re: Onyeka Okongwu - Shoulder surgery, Out 6 months
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2021 4:12 pm
This is sad... Another setback for his career start. He really needs to work on that 3 game to get to next level IMO
Re: Onyeka Okongwu - Shoulder surgery, Out 6 months
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2021 5:42 pm
CP War Hawks wrote:Impressed he played well while being limited throughout the playoffs. Realistic timeline is January which isn't too bad.
Yeah, but I still really hate it for him. I was hoping having an actual summer league and training camp this year, he'd be able to hit the ground running.
Re: Onyeka Okongwu - Shoulder surgery, Out 6 months
Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2021 5:43 pm
CP War Hawks wrote:Impressed he played well while being limited throughout the playoffs. Realistic timeline is January which isn't too bad.
Yeah, but I still really hate it for him. I was hoping having an actual summer league and training camp this year, he'd be able to hit the ground running.
Re: Onyeka Okongwu - Shoulder surgery, Out 6 months
Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2021 12:09 am
The AthleticChris Kirchner wrote:There’s no sugarcoating it. The loss of Okongwu is a blow for the Hawks because it’s another setback in a prime developmental window for someone who can certainly turn into the team’s defensive anchor for many years to come.
What makes it challenging for the Hawks to address a backup center spot is the understanding from whomever they sign that Okongwu won’t be out for the entire season, and when he is healthy, he’s likely going to slot back into the No. 2 spot behind Capela. That likely limits who would want to join Atlanta in free agency. The Hawks are also likely going to operate as an over-the-cap team, so that also cuts into the options they could sign. So what we’re looking at are players who could make around the minimum. San Antonio center Gorgui Dieng would be a great addition to fill this spot. The Hawks realistically needed a veteran center even if Okongwu were healthy. Dieng holds up defensively and can space out to the corners. Dedmon also fits this role, though the team just traded him this past season for Tony Snell. New Orleans’ Willy Hernangomez could fit as a pick-and-roll threat. Denver’s JaVale McGee is a good finisher who can block shots.
Re: Onyeka Okongwu - Shoulder surgery, Out 6 months
Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2021 12:21 am
Re: Onyeka Okongwu - Shoulder surgery, Out 6 months
Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2021 4:57 am
Hoping he won't be injury prone. Two serious injuries since entering the league.
I wish him.the best and hope he has a speedy recovery.
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I wish him.the best and hope he has a speedy recovery.
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Re: Onyeka Okongwu - Shoulder surgery, Out 6 months
Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2021 5:18 pm
NO!!!!!!! Take me God, I’m old!
Re: Onyeka Okongwu - Shoulder surgery, Out 6 months
Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2021 6:19 pm
Re: Onyeka Okongwu - Shoulder surgery, Out 6 months
Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2021 3:40 pm
Great News!
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I will say though, that Travis has not always been 'correct' when predicting return from injury.
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I will say though, that Travis has not always been 'correct' when predicting return from injury.
Re: Onyeka Okongwu - Shoulder surgery, Out 6 months
Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2021 7:40 pm
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Re: Onyeka Okongwu - Shoulder surgery, Out 6 months
Posted: Tue Dec 7, 2021 12:42 am
Closer and Closer!!!
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Re: Onyeka Okongwu - Shoulder surgery, Out 6 months
Posted: Tue Dec 7, 2021 12:44 am
Great news! I'm ready to see him back on the court. The injury bug has been bad for many of our Hawks.jayu70 wrote:Closer and Closer!!!
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Re: Onyeka Okongwu - Shoulder surgery, Out 6 months
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2021 1:42 am
Onyeka playing with the SkyHawks tonight. Closer to being NBA ready.
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Re: Onyeka Okongwu - Shoulder surgery, Out 6 months
Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2021 3:14 pm
Re: Onyeka Okongwu - Shoulder surgery, Out 6 months
Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2021 3:36 pm