Motor Keeps Going: The Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Thread III

Radu_Hornets · Post #581 » by **Radu_Hornets** » Thu Jan 28, 2016 2:58 pm

2k15 wrote:
TinmanZBoy wrote:
RollingWave wrote: I think it was said by the Jazz tv broadcast (league pass)

this, was surprised

good, we're going to need him... this team is taking turns getting injured.

On the Utah broadcast, it was written:

"Could return on Friday against Portland"

LofJ · Post #582 » by **LofJ** » Thu Jan 28, 2016 3:25 pm

If we feel like he's ready to go and can help us win he needs to be on the floor against Portland. Going 3-1 on this road trip would be a good morale booster.

DY_nasty · Post #583 » by **DY_nasty** » Thu Jan 28, 2016 6:29 pm

seems way too soon

and he's gonna look like crap when he gets back anyways... don't know why we don't just wait til the all-star break

feels like all we do is rush guys back so they can reinjure themselves

HornetJail · Post #584 » by **HornetJail** » Thu Jan 28, 2016 6:47 pm

DY_nasty wrote:seems way too soon

and he's gonna look like crap when he gets back anyways... don't know why we don't just wait til the all-star break

feels like all we do is rush guys back so they can reinjure themselves

We don't really know the situation. Usually when you hear "dislocated shoulder and surgery", it's usually followed by a 4-6 month recovery. We never heard anything other than "up to 6 months". If he came back on Feb 5th, it would be 4 months to the day. They never released a time table.

DY_nasty · Post #585 » by **DY_nasty** » Thu Jan 28, 2016 7:00 pm

MotorKeepsGoing wrote:
DY_nasty wrote:seems way too soon

and he's gonna look like crap when he gets back anyways... don't know why we don't just wait til the all-star break

feels like all we do is rush guys back so they can reinjure themselves

We don't really know the situation. Usually when you hear "dislocated shoulder and surgery", it's usually followed by a 4-6 month recovery. We never heard anything other than "up to 6 months". If he came back on Feb 5th, it would be 4 months to the day. They never released a time table.

we know that most of the injured on the roster are dealing with recurring injuries and that's been a trend going back for years now

the timetable for this kind of injury is almost never this fast. and for a guy who plays as physically as mkg... i'm not excited about this.

Braggins · Post #586 » by **Braggins** » Thu Jan 28, 2016 7:22 pm

DY_nasty wrote:feels like all we do is rush guys back so they can reinjure themselves

I think this has literally happened at least once with every single injury we've had this season. Al, Batum, Lamb, and Lin all came too early, barely played (looked like crap) and got re-injured. I think all of them except Al have been re-injured multiple times. I was fully expecting to hear after last nights game that Batum aggravated the toe and would be out another couple games. If we would have just given them all an extra weak or so off in the first place they would probably all be pretty much fully healthy now.

I'm definitely with you on being skeptical about MKG's return. I wish they would give him and Al til the all-star break and use that free time to integrate them into our new rotation. I'm going to be pissed if this backfires.

Post #587 » by **fatlever** » Thu Jan 28, 2016 9:40 pm

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25464699/michael-kidd-gilchrists-anticipated-return-couldnt-come-sooner-for-hornets

BlackOutBuzz · Post #588 » by **BlackOutBuzz** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 12:23 am

Wouldn't normally be able to see Rick's tweets, but Marc Stein retweeted it.

@rick_bonnell
The @hornets Michael Kidd-Gilchrist is close to being activated for the first time this season. Could happen Friday in Portland.

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BlackOutBuzz · Post #589 » by **BlackOutBuzz** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 12:31 am

@HornetsPR
INJURY REPORT: @hornets
MKG (right shoulder surgery) QUESTIONABLE
Lamb (R toe) QUESTIONABLE
Lin (R ankle sprain) OUT
Jefferson/Zeller OUT

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catch20two · Post #590 » by **catch20two** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 12:33 am

MKG back!

Post #591 » by **BigSlam** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 12:58 am

Oh damn!!!

This is SUPER exciting.

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Liver_Pooty · Post #592 » by **Liver_Pooty** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 1:34 am

Wooooo! Thank you God!

Liver_Pooty · Post #593 » by **Liver_Pooty** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 1:36 am

What a massive upgrade over Hairston.

catch20two · Post #594 » by **catch20two** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 2:37 am

I gotta temper myself and prepare to accept that MKG will likely only be playing 17-22 minutes per game and no 4th quarters. Lol

bws94 · Post #595 » by **bws94** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 6:26 am

DY_nasty wrote:
MotorKeepsGoing wrote:
DY_nasty wrote:seems way too soon

and he's gonna look like crap when he gets back anyways... don't know why we don't just wait til the all-star break

feels like all we do is rush guys back so they can reinjure themselves

We don't really know the situation. Usually when you hear "dislocated shoulder and surgery", it's usually followed by a 4-6 month recovery. We never heard anything other than "up to 6 months". If he came back on Feb 5th, it would be 4 months to the day. They never released a time table.

we know that most of the injured on the roster are dealing with recurring injuries and that's been a trend going back for years now

the timetable for this kind of injury is almost never this fast. and for a guy who plays as physically as mkg... i'm not excited about this.

I agree with you. It seems he's being rushed back.

And Cliff wants to start him? I think that's crazy. He should get limited minutes off the bench and ease his way back into the flow. He's going to be rusty. I really hope no more injuries for this guy. He's a good guy and wonderful player. This seems soon.

Post #596 » by **JDR720** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 6:49 am

yea im not super excited about this either, it feels very rushed. if he reinjures himself im putting 100% of the blame on the staff.

LofJ · Post #597 » by **LofJ** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 1:51 pm

bws94 wrote:
DY_nasty wrote:
MotorKeepsGoing wrote:We don't really know the situation. Usually when you hear "dislocated shoulder and surgery", it's usually followed by a 4-6 month recovery. We never heard anything other than "up to 6 months". If he came back on Feb 5th, it would be 4 months to the day. They never released a time table.

we know that most of the injured on the roster are dealing with recurring injuries and that's been a trend going back for years now

the timetable for this kind of injury is almost never this fast. and for a guy who plays as physically as mkg... i'm not excited about this.

I agree with you. It seems he's being rushed back.

And Cliff wants to start him? I think that's crazy. He should get limited minutes off the bench and ease his way back into the flow. He's going to be rusty. I really hope no more injuries for this guy. He's a good guy and wonderful player. This seems soon.

It makes sense to play him with the starters. They need to get acclimated to playing with one another. That doesn't mean he has to play starters minutes though and I expect he won't until he has several games under his belt.

BatumtheGlue · Post #598 » by **BatumtheGlue** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 4:26 pm

I don't expect him to instantly impact our team positively. Yes, i want him to start, but it's better to manage his minutes so he could get his rythim's back while play in limited minutes. I'll be pissed if Cliff try to let him plays a lot of minutes for the 1st game back from injury. We already had enough injured players.

Liver_Pooty · Post #599 » by **Liver_Pooty** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 5:13 pm

He's such an improvement over Hairston I expect him to have a big impact overall even in limited minutes.

Post #600 » by **BigSlam** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 5:47 pm

Liver_Pooty wrote:He's such an improvement over Hairston I expect him to have a big impact overall even in limited minutes.

Agreed.

With his energy and effort alone I expect a positive impact from him the moment he steps onto the court.

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