Blake Griffin injured - Could Miss Up to 6 Weeks

[Tucker74]

I should have known better. Put down my hard earned money for the home opener against the Suns, dreaming of the Blake Griffin shirt giveaway and now this. Should have stuck with my boycott from last season.

[mkwest]

Griffin & Dunleavy talk about the injury
Given that we're talking about the first overall pick and that tonight's game is on National TV, it was more than just myself and Lisa Dillman today. So look for my hand holding a recorder in front of Craig Sager's face when they show the interviews on TNT tonight - or just imagine me there. Both MDsr and Griffin handled the questions well. The coach spoke of the added depth and particularly of the front court depth, and even had the temerity to suggest the silver lining of freeing up more minutes for guys like DeAndre Jordan and Craig Smith and keeping them happy.
And if nothing else, this is another opportunity for Blake Griffin to demonstrate what an exceptional individual he is. He graciously answered questions, handled himself with aplomb, and came across with the same calm demeanor he always shows with the press. We know this is monumentally frustrating for him, but he's not letting it affect him. He referenced the confidence he has in his teammates, and just talked about staying in shape, listening to the medical pros, and getting back on the court as soon as he can.

Dena from the Clippers had the Flip camera rolling, so I expect video of both interviews up at Clippers.com soon.

I'm no doctor, but I do know that a non-displaced stress fracture is better than a displaced stress fracture. I also know that the long term prognosis for a stress fracture is for 100% recovery - it just takes some time. It must be a very minor stress fracture for the doctors to be discussing a six week recovery timeline. I don't know much about bone stim or PRP, but Wikipedia does.

I asked MDsr if six weeks meant missing six weeks of games, or if it meant six weeks before he returns to practice. He said it was his understanding that he'd be playing in six weeks. - "Six weeks is like fully healed, back." He also said that Blake could play on it now, but that it just wouldn't get better if he did.

Steve Perrin, Clips Nation

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[cavsfan_osiris]

I'm not a Clips fan, but as a NBA fan I almost wanted to shed a tear. Yea he should be back, but the timing is brutal.

[mkwest]

Dunleavy speaks on injury

Blake speaks on potentially missing 6 weeks

[legoli]

Knick fan here. Damn it I drafted him for my fantasy team on Sunday so I really want him back as soon as possible. Get healthy Blake!

BTW this really doesn't sound too serious. The timing totally sucks but the injury itself really isn't anything to lose sleep over.

[Hawaii]

edit, hopefully it's smoething Griffin can overcome quickly. Best of luck to you guys, I still have high hopes for your season. I'm glad you kept Camby & Kaman to beef up your frontline.

[J08]

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[donemilio21]

At the time when Blake returns, if our record is any worse than .450 , I'm gonna pay whatever it costs to get a seat behind the bench so I can tell dunleavy to resign.

[TheNewEra]

How much longer is it now hasn't it been 2 weeks so far

[loflin3hree5ive]

How much longer is it now hasn't it been 2 weeks so far

It's only been 8 days.

[mj_shoefanatic]

How much longer is it now hasn't it been 2 weeks so far

[Knicksick]

Any update on Griffin?I saw him walking around and doing some dribbling stuff prior to the Minnesota game. Is there a chance he could return sooner?like after 4 weeks?Any news?

[thanumba2clippersfan]

I'm sure we will get an update on his progress in a few weeks. As for right now I'm still expecting him to come back some time in December.

[TheNewEra]

A week and two days now. This injury shouldn't keep him out the entire 6.

[donemilio21]

He's gonna miss another 13-14 games.

[mkwest]

He should have never signed that Panini