Oh great Murphy, there is nothing that says that a player can't get up. In fact I did not look at any basketball-specific websites. I have found evidence that rigorous activity after such a severe sprain would be unlikely.
I guess since you are playing the devil's advocate,
I have the duty to provide evidence and not you. Doesnt sound right but here goes.
arthroscopy.com specifically states that Grade III sprains are classified thusly because
Finley played solid basketball for a few minutes out there.
PHYSICIAN AND SPORTSMEDICINE journal states that the recovery period for a grade three sprain has a recovery time of
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5-8 wk with optimal rehab
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Dallas has said that Finleywill only be out for a couple of weeks. That fits with the evidence that the site has for 1st and 2nd grade sprains.
ePodiatry.com describes a grade three sprain with the following
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Total rupture of a ligament - there is a loss of motion
Gross instability of the joint - joint function is lost
Severe pain initially followed by no pain
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www.sportsinjuryclinic.net echoes that analysis
Rice University describes a third degree sprain as
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complete tear of the affected ligament (very loose)
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I didnt see the laxity