Horford injured.

parson · Post #1 » by **parson** » Fri Dec 27, 2013 4:04 pm

Early in the 1st overtime, Varejao - somehow - injured Horford on an inbounds play. Varejao and Horford were wrestling for position, Varejao got his arm under Horford's armpit, lifted his arm ... and Horford doubled over. I didn't see how it happened but - forgive the fake doctor's diagnosis - Horford was holding his arm like he'd dislocated his shoulder.

Since then - silence.

I thought I'd create this thread so anyone who had heard anything (maybe someone who can pick up Hawks radio?) could help out.

DirtybirdGA · Post #2 » by **DirtybirdGA** » Fri Dec 27, 2013 4:34 pm

Nothin yet

Post #3 » by **Jamaaliver** » Fri Dec 27, 2013 6:24 pm

Nothing explicit, but:

Millsap was especially big after Horford left in the first overtime with a right shoulder injury

From the AJC write-up. http://www.ajc.com/weblogs/atlanta-hawks/2013/dec/27/three-keys-127-125-2ot-win-over-cavaliers/

Not official, but a shoulder injury is less worrisome than another pectoral injury/tear.

Poor AL gets so beat up every year now it seems.....we need to get a Center.

DirtybirdGA · Post #4 » by **DirtybirdGA** » Fri Dec 27, 2013 9:08 pm

So I hear news on Westbrook, but with Al, I feel like I'm pacing the floor in the waiting room.

Post #5 » by **ATL Boy** » Fri Dec 27, 2013 11:13 pm

There are some reports that it could be another Torn Pec.

Post #6 » by **Jamaaliver** » Fri Dec 27, 2013 11:27 pm

ATL Boy wrote:There are some reports that it could be another Torn Pec.

That is...brutal.

Hopefully, when he comes back (however long that may be) he won't have to play Center anymore. I doubt he'd have torn anything guarding Tristan Thompson....

Dude leads us in Points, rebounds, blocks, FG%, PER....he was quietly having his finest season to date.
Last time he had a torn pectoral he came back in time for the Playoffs....

Still hope it's a strain or simple shoulder separation. Either way, hope he gets back healthy and returns before the end of the season.

Post #7 » by **ATL Boy** » Fri Dec 27, 2013 11:34 pm

AJC reports it's a complete Pectoral Tear

No-Man · Post #8 » by **No-Man** » Fri Dec 27, 2013 11:36 pm

who is going to fill his shoes? Millsap will get more touches, but then? Ayon? Brand? Antic? who will start?

Yungsta404 · Post #9 » by **Yungsta404** » Fri Dec 27, 2013 11:41 pm

This is why I have been begging for the hawks to get a center. We are going to shorten this guy's career. It was foreseen by his own father who begged us not to play him a center. His height isnt the problem its his BODY. He doesnt have the body to take physical punishment. It was ok for him to be a center temporary but long term hes going to break down.

Slackstring701 · Post #10 » by **Slackstring701** » Fri Dec 27, 2013 11:51 pm

Ya he can play some centre during the game, but ATL needs a starting centre bad

C / Horford
Horford / Millsap

That would be a sick big man rotation if they could get a legit centre.

No-Man · Post #11 » by **No-Man** » Fri Dec 27, 2013 11:56 pm

I guess Ayon will start at Center if he's healthy.
Hawks should sign Drew Gooden/Varnado/Tyler/Dedmon.

BleedGreen1989 · Post #12 » by **BleedGreen1989** » Sat Dec 28, 2013 12:06 am

Hate to hear news like this really. East just continues to lose talent.

What's his estimated recovery time?

Post #13 » by **Jamaaliver** » Sat Dec 28, 2013 12:07 am

ATL Boy wrote:AJC reports it's a complete Pectoral Tear

I am devastated.

Completely. There are no words too express how sorry I am to hear this. For the team. For the player.

And it's compounded by the fact that he's been so damn adamant about getting some bigs in here to man the 5 spot. So he can play against smaller players. And save wear and tear on his body.

He begs for help.

We call him a 'diva' for it.

I am heartbroken. Basketball Gods, make this up to us with a top 3 pick next summer.....and a Healthy AL playing Power Forward for the rest of his career.

parson · Post #14 » by **parson** » Sat Dec 28, 2013 12:11 am

Jamaaliver wrote:And it's compounded by the fact that he's been so ... adamant about getting some bigs in here to man the 5 spot. So he can play against smaller players. And save wear and tear on his body.

He begs for help.

We call him a 'diva' for it.

This ends that argument, doesn't it?

SBM · Post #15 » by **SBM** » Sat Dec 28, 2013 12:41 am

Hope Horford does not spend the rest of his career getting injured way too often

Post #16 » by **ATL Boy** » Sat Dec 28, 2013 12:44 am

To every bad situation there's always a silver lining. Hopefully the silver lining here is that our Front Office will finally realize the need for a legitimate starting Center.

Post #17 » by **Vator** » Sat Dec 28, 2013 1:12 am

Sucks guys. I liked watching you guys play. Maybe they can still surprise some people.

Post #18 » by **Jamaaliver** » Sat Dec 28, 2013 1:15 am

ATL Boy wrote:To every bad situation there's always a silver lining. Hopefully the silver lining here is that our Front Office will finally realize the need for a legitimate starting Center.

Well stated, Adnin.

Ferry can't ignore AL's pleas anymore.

FCNATL85 · Post #19 » by **FCNATL85** » Sat Dec 28, 2013 3:15 am

Considering Al's injury would you either tank or do this:
Sap + Rights to Bebe and 2014 2nd to HOU
for
Asik and T.Jones

Asik
Jones
Carrol
Korver
Teague

or trade Cunningham for a future 2nd and bring back Muscala and/ or Bebe for them to gain NBA experience prior to next year?

Rip2137 · Post #20 » by **Rip2137** » Sat Dec 28, 2013 3:45 am

Al didn't get hurt because he was playing center. He got elbowed in the pec that he tore before. It has nothing to do with playing the center position.