Kirilenko Close To Returning To Court

Discussion in 'Utah Jazz' started by Stockton, Jan 1, 2005.

  1. Stockton

    Stockton JBB

    Joined:
    Apr 4, 2003
    Messages:
    3,648
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    38
    <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">The Jazz All-Star figures he is no more than two weeks away from returning to the Jazz lineup.
    "The pain is all gone right now. Even when I'm working, it's not really tired, so it's a good sign," said Kirilenko, who has not worn a Jazz uniform since severely spraining the MCL in his right knee Nov. 27 in San Antonio. "I can move right now, jump a little bit, but I'm just not forcing it. I don't try to do too much yet. I don't want [pain] again."</div>

    <div align="center">Link </div>
     
    Stockton, Jan 1, 2005
    #1
  2. Smoke

    Smoke JBB JustBBall Member

    Joined:
    Dec 17, 2003
    Messages:
    1,332
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    36
    wow. i never knew exactly what happened to Kirilinko.

    I'm really excited tot hear the andrei is ok now. I didnt know his injury was so serious. gosh.

    I really hope he can get back to his stature that he was at before he got injured at the beginning of this season. i never knew how much of an anchor he was for the jazz until he went down.

    thanks for the article Stockton.
     
    Smoke, Jan 1, 2005
    #2
  3. spark22

    spark22 JBB JustBBall MVP

    Joined:
    Feb 8, 2004
    Messages:
    499
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    The injury was pretty severe. As much as I want to see Kirilenko back out there for us, I hope they take every percausion and make for sure they get it right. I would hate for him to rush his rehab and then hurt his knee again and be out for a longer time.
     
    spark22, Jan 1, 2005
    #3
  4. Cody 7k

    Cody 7k JBB JustBBall Member

    Joined:
    Aug 14, 2004
    Messages:
    259
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    We really need Kirilenko, stats don't say everything. He makes such a presence on defense its just unbelievable.

    I live in Utah, so I get all of our local Jazz games. I can hardly stand watching the Jazz sometimes but they and the Lakers have always been my favorite teams, and I can tell you that we really need this guy. His 6 blocks per game is unbelievable. He only played in fourteen games and he is still in the top like 5-8 or something in total blocks this year. [​IMG]
     
    Cody 7k, Jan 1, 2005
    #4
  5. FFSBasketball

    FFSBasketball JBB JustBBall Member

    Joined:
    May 16, 2003
    Messages:
    139
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    16
    "Stats don't say everything"? Depends which stats. I know this year, according to +/- stats, Kirilenko has been the Most Valuable Player for any team in the NBA. He's making his team approximately 23 points per game better with him on the floor than with him off. That's an unbelievable stat, and does actually help to tell the story of Kiri's impact on games. Just to see a great player at work, I'd love to see him back too.
     
    FFSBasketball, Jan 1, 2005
    #5

Share This Page