Can we sit Batum now?

[magnifier661]

Although I fully agree with your point about him improving his strength this summer, I am not sure who is and who isn't built for big minutes. Maybe the skinny/wiry guys are. Look at Durant, who would have thought he would be an iron man in the league. The guy who couldn't bench press his weight.

Durant is much stronger now than when he came into the league. He has worked on his strength almost all off season. There are a lot of wiry guys with huge minutes. Prince, pippen, Reggie miller, Durant, and James worthy to mention a few.

Building strength isn't only bulk. You can strength train and still keep your wry frame.

 

[RR7]

Joe Freeman ‏@BlazerFreeman 59s
#Blazers coach Terry Stotts says Nicolas Batum also will not play vs Memphis because of a right arm ailment.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Before the injury I thought Nic was playing very, very well. After the wrist, he mostly vanished. No one aside from Nic and the training staff know how hurt he is, so I won't speculate if blaming the injury is still a reasonable excuse, but hopefully he does better next year.

 

[THE HCP]

@BlazerFreeman: I asked #Blazers F Nicolas Batum if he plans on playing again this season. His reply: "I don't know."


Sent from HCPs Baller-Ass iPhone 5...FAMS!

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

Yes, it looks like we can.

 

[Darkwebs]

Joe Freeman ‏@BlazerFreeman 59s
#Blazers coach Terry Stotts says Nicolas Batum also will not play vs Memphis because of a right arm ailment.

What's up with his arm? I hadn't heard of anything wrong with his arm before this. Is it related to his wrist injury?

 

[The_Lillard_King]

I think they should sit Matthews too.

 

[tlongII]

We are in FULL TANK MODE now!

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

We are in FULL TANK MODE now!

The Nolan Smith era has begun.

 

[santeesioux]

The Nolan Smith era has begun.

And will quickly end in about 8 games.

 

[KingSpeed]

Sit Wes and Dame please. Sixers and even the Wolves can still catch us.

 

[BrianFromWA]

Batum has a labral tear in his shoulder, according to ESPN:

Batum has a labral tear in his right shoulder, causing him decreased strength and sensation. He apparently sustained the injury Monday in Portland's 112-102 loss to Utah.

The 6-foot-8 French forward, who is averaging 14.3 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.9 assists, will be re-evaluated Friday before the Blazers host Houston.

 

[HailBlazers]

Batum has a labral tear in his shoulder, according to ESPN:

That sucks! Surgery in the offseason instead of working on his handles?

Magnetic resonance imaging tests and X-rays revealed that Batum — who had surgery on the shoulder in 2009 — has a superior labral tear and he skipped Wednesday’s game.