History not kind for ruptured Achilles recovery

You don't lose your shooting touch from an Achilles tear. He will be fine. May have to adapt to a slower brand of basketball to accommodate his injury, but he will still be very effective. He isn't Kobe, who's been in the league for 19 years.

 

Honestly I thought we'd lost Wes earlier when he hyper extended his knee..that was a bad looking injury but he came back..maybe too soon? I think Wes will be a fine sideline coach throughout the playoffs even if he can't play, he can still lead and be vocal. Gee looked really good against the Mavs..he's going to help.

 

This will sure screw up his up and coming pay day.

 

There are worse things in this world than only getting a raise from 6 million to 9 million, instead of 12 million.

I'm just not thinking the money lost is as big a factor to Wes as everyone is making it out to be, I'd bet he'd trade all that money for a healthy Achilles straight up.

 

Blazer fans have first-hand experience with a player coming back from this injury and playing effectively. Arvydas Sabonis ring a bell?

 

and unfortunately we have Greg Oden and Broy and others on the down side of that

 

Neither one of whom had a torn Achilles tendon.

 

Scary example. Sabas went from the best 7 footer in the world and athletic to a super skilled but crippled basketball player.

 

I think it's fine to talk about his contract. This is a message board for us to discuss any and all details about the team. We all hope for the best with Wes, think he deserves everything he'll get, and appreciate his heart as much as any player the team has ever had. It's sad shocking news and difficult for us all. Part of the grieving process is learning how this impacts every aspect of the team because this changes so much we took for granted.

 

Getting a raise was yesterday. Getting a contract is now the subject. Six is really high for a one legged defender.

 

All the more reason to retain both Afflalo and Wes.

Wes will be a terrific backup.

And before you blast me: I must have seen hundreds of comments stating the same thing since he's been a Blazer.

 

Looks to me like his defense will take the biggest hit. As it has already been pointed out he isn't a real above the rim type of player but he does use his feet to defend. I am looking for Wes to continue to be a spot up three point shooter but no longer being able to defend the other teams best player. We knew the day was coming anyway so he might as well start getting used to it.
Wes has never been a great fast break type of player and i can count on one have how many times i can remember him really dunking the ball. The guy is the only player in the league that shoots a jumper without actually jumping. If ever there was a player with the qualities to make a great comeback from this type of injury it is Wesley Matthews!
That being said...Get well Wes.

 

Shaq was also 300 pounds...Just sayin

 

Don't see anyone blasting you for that one. Right now AAA is the starter. He will be the starter next year i would guess. Wes won't be back to start the year. He will come in off the bench slowly at the beginning at best.

 

AAA will be the starter IF he opts in or we sign him in FA after he opts out, remember he has a player option this summer

 

I love you sly but fuck this thread. Wes said he use to do it for the doubters, but now he does it for the believers. I believe in wes. Hes going to beat the fuck out of this injury and beat the odds just like an undrafted scrub getting a huge nba pay day. This is Wesley mother fucking iron man matthews. HE WILL FIND A WAY

 

What's right is right. Think Spurs and Patty Mills here. Blazers need to take care of him and they will.

I'd bank on Wes and his odds any day.