That would probably mean that he would have to not play until about April 10th. Setback now might be just the ticket.
Note: Roy will never feel the same again. His knee will always have discomfort. It's a matter of adjusting to that discomfort. For the record, it seems he's wearing a brace on his left knee, but not his right. I assume that means his left knee is worse or his right knee feels somewhat okay.
The Pistons' broadcast showed video of him working out yesterday before the game, and he looked fine.
I want to see him play as I want him, mgmt and us to find out how bad it is or isn't. If he plays and it gets really bad again then perhaps it would convince him to medically retire. If he can play several weeks and contribute reasonably, then we know he'll likely be here a while. I prefer "resolution" this year if possible.
if I recall correctly there is a big difference salary cap wise and if insurance might pay off - help guys, is that correct?
from a article on blazers edge Canzano: Surgeon Describes Best-Case For Blazers G Brandon Roy John Canzano of The Oregonian writes that he spoke with with an unnamed surgeon who consulted Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy and outlined one potential plan for his future... ---------------------------- I spoke this week with an orthopedic surgeon who is among the growing number of experts around the country who have consulted on the Roy knee situation. ... The "consulting surgeon" whispers that he believes the best-case strategy for handling Roy is this: A) Limit Roy's practice reps to almost nothing; B) Play him off the bench in 65-75 or so games a season, choosing rest in key spots; C) pray. Surgeon suspects the Blazers might get 1-2 years out of Roy employing this strategy.
What you're saying, I guess, is that Roy should "retire for medical reasons." I have no idea how someone could "medically retire," since that suggests a way of retiring, rather than retiring for a specific reason.
Darius Miles was medically retired (approved by NBA docs) until he screwed us and came back and played a few games, then after he played 10 games I think his salary again counted against the cap.
Retiring is a player choice. Medically retiring means that two NBA-appointed physicians have examined you and determined that you can no longer physically play the game. Retiring absolves the team of your contract. It comes off the cap and you don't receive any money. Medically retiring also absolves the team of your contract, but you continue to receive your money (through an insurance company). Roy ain't just gonna quit. If he retires, it's going to be medical.
Forgive me if I'm wrong, but any surgeon actually brought in to consult on Roy's knees would be legally prohibited from speaking to the media about Roy, correct? Which means, once again, that Canzano is making crap up.
Would that really be a setback, or what I consider business as usual? Looks like business as usual to me.
