Shaq heel injury - Dallas-Mavs.com Forums

dirt_dobber · 10-14-2003, 08:19 AM

Shaq's heel has been hurting for 2 weeks now,
and it is getting worse. I guess carrying 350+lbs
takes a toll after awhile.

I would post the official press release but I'm having
systems problems today.----somebody please post, THANKS

Murphy3 · 10-14-2003, 08:21 AM

Monday, October 13, 2003

Associated Press
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Shaquille O'Neal has a bruised heel left, an MRI disclosed Monday.

O'Neal requested an MRI on his aching left heel Monday because it hasn't improved since he injured it more than two weeks ago.

"I'm really not concerned at all about the injury," Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson said. "I'm very surprised that he's got this type of an injury. Those are things that usually are minor."

O'Neal participated in some half-court drills Monday, while Kobe Bryant only ran a bit as he continues rehabbing from offseason knee surgery.

"It's a disappointment for Shaq, if he's worked as hard as we've heard he's worked this summer to be in condition, that we haven't been able to build on that conditioning for the season," Jackson said.

The Lakers will hold a shootaround Tuesday in El Segundo before heading to San Diego for an exhibition game against Phoenix that night.

Jackson said he thinks O'Neal will play against the Suns. Bryant, however, isn't expected to play. He has to be back in Colorado on Wednesday for the second part of a preliminary hearing on the rape charges against him.

"Hopefully, he'll play a game before this week is up," Jackson said.

Bryant's next chance to get into his first preseason game will come Thursday and Friday when the Lakers host Cleveland, Phoenix and the Clippers in a four-team round-robin event.

Rookie Brian Cook will have surgery Tuesday to repair a fracture dislocation of his left ring finger. He is expected to be out a minimum of six weeks.

Cook, a first-round draft pick out of Illinois, averaged 1.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 12 minutes in two preseason games.

Horace Grant is finding that his comeback is tougher than expected. He rested Monday because of a tight hip flexor, which Jackson attributed to "a little bit of creakiness going on."

Grant, 38, hasn't played since being released by the Orlando Magic last December. He played only five games with them last season.

"He'll find his way," Jackson said. "There may be situations where he'll miss a game here or there."

Simon2 · 10-14-2003, 08:25 AM

It really doesn't look too good for the Lakers. Shaq will be bothered by his heel all season. Kobe, well you know Kobe. Grant will probably just be get paychecks without playing a game. The weird thing is that the Payton and Malone might be the reliable ones. Two players that thought they could ride the coat tails of Shaq and Kobe, might have to do some real playing after all. Kobe and Shaq might be hitching to their wagon for the majority of the season.

MavsFanatik33 · 10-14-2003, 08:32 AM

Can't say I feel bad for the guy, I hate those damn Lakers!

LRB · 10-14-2003, 09:49 AM

Maybe he hurt the heel the last time he stuck his foot in his mouth.

EricaLubarsky · 10-14-2003, 11:32 AM

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Originally posted by: LRB
Maybe he hurt the heel the last time he stuck his foot in his mouth.

Gosh darn, LRB. That was totally unexpected and hilarious. That really cheered me up

kg_veteran · 10-14-2003, 01:22 PM

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Originally posted by: LRB
Maybe he hurt the heel the last time he stuck his foot in his mouth.

I gotta say, LRB, this sounds like the Norm Dad Joke of the Week.

dirno2000 · 10-16-2003, 05:04 PM

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"It's a disappointment for Shaq, if he's worked as hard as we've heard he's worked this summer to be in condition, that we haven't been able to build on that conditioning for the season," Jackson said.

It sounds like Phil's not quite convinced that Shaq and the Marine drill sergeant had as productive a summer as has been reported.

dirno2000 · 10-14-2003, 08:22 AM

Edit: Just realized it's already posted in the other Shaq thread.