This is Why Sloan Kills Us

Duiz · Post #41 » by **Duiz** » Tue Jan 8, 2008 8:03 pm

I don't know why Sloan would force more minutes on Stockton and Malone. More minutes, and the same stamina and energy for a night = less quality games.

Unless you are Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant type of player. I saw the 81 point game, and Kobe on the second half didn't stop playing until the last 15 seconds of the game.

kebutah · Post #42 » by **kebutah** » Tue Jan 8, 2008 8:38 pm

Guess again. In the finals against the Bulls the games were at worst every other day, which means there is plenty of time to rest especially if you win the game. Stockton played mid 30s in minutes while Malone palyed mid 40s.

sodapop · Post #43 » by **sodapop** » Tue Jan 8, 2008 8:45 pm

ColdBlue wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Stockton wasn't injured in the finals. Try again.

Stockton had knee problems in 1996-97 that led to his having surgery. After surgery his minutes were limited accordingly for a man of 35 years old rehabbing. It takes time to get back 100%, and Stocktons minutes were reduced all year after missing games, including the playoffs. The thread wanted a reason for his less minutes and you got it.

Of course if you are of the opinion that everything Sloan does is wrong, the truth is easily dismissed.

ColdBlue · Post #44 » by **ColdBlue** » Tue Jan 8, 2008 10:15 pm

sodapop wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Stockton had knee problems in 1996-97 that led to his having surgery. After surgery his minutes were limited accordingly for a man of 35 years old rehabbing. It takes time to get back 100%, and Stocktons minutes were reduced all year after missing games, including the playoffs. The thread wanted a reason for his less minutes and you got it.

Of course if you are of the opinion that everything Sloan does is wrong, the truth is easily dismissed.

Yeah, I know. I remember. I also remember Stock coming back to form quickly after that injury... also, wasn't it just a scope? It's not like he had reconstructive surgery or anything. I've had my knee scoped to remove cartilage around that same time. I know how long it takes to get back. Nowadays it's even shorter. You will see guys back within weeks.

I don't think anyone at that time seriously believed that Stock's drop-off in minutes was due to injury as the season progressed. It seemed more of a precaution because of Stock's value to the team. When it continued even further into the playoffs and beyond, it seemed that it was to prolong his career more than anything else. This pretty much continued for the rest of his career.

Thanks for trying again, but in the best interest of the forum, I think you should just give up. Your BS isn't going to fly.. but it was a good try.

sodapop · Post #45 » by **sodapop** » Wed Jan 9, 2008 2:04 am

john/stockton/surgery @ google

The 35-year-old star guard, the NBA career leader in assists and steals, had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee to remove loose cartilage. Dr. Lyle Mason, the team's orthopedic surgeon, said this particular injury does not heal easily.