Elliot Williams progressing

[HailBlazers]

We could sure use him

For the first time this season on Monday, Williams participated in the team's shootaround as they prepared for the Washington Wizards. Trail Blazers trainer Jay Jensen thought it would be good for Williams to jump in the mix.

“Jay told me to go ahead and try to shoot and move around with the team so I went ahead and did it and it felt good,” Williams said. “It was the first time I got to do it and be with the team. I just did a lot of shooting drills, so that was a good sign for me as far as healing. It was a step in the right direction.”

http://www.csnnw.com/blog/blazers-talk/elliot-williams-progressing-after-achilles-injury

 

[Mediocre Man]

Hope he helps his new team next year

 

[The_Lillard_King]

I think he will show some promise with the Timberwolves, but then get injuried shortly after pre-season starts.

 

[Eastoff]

I think he will show some promise with the Timberwolves, but then get injuried shortly after pre-season starts.

hahahaha

 

[Blazinaway]

I think he will show some promise with the Timberwolves, but then get injuried shortly after pre-season starts.

if I were EW that is one jinxed team I would not go to

 

[Blazinaway]

be nice if he came back this yr with 4-6 weeks left

 

[Nikolokolus]

I'm sure he'll get back on the court under the watchful eyes of our training staff.

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

I really hope he is back with us next year.
I'm not worried about his history of injurys. This last one was a freak accident and could have happened to anyone.

 

[Mediocre Man]

I really hope he is back with us next year.
I'm not worried about his history of injurys. This last one was a freak accident and could have happened to anyone.

Williams has been hurt every season. He hurt himself this last time doing something every NBA player does every day. At some point you are injury prone, and that point was last season for Williams

 

[magnifier661]

Williams has been hurt every season. He hurt himself this last time doing something every NBA player does every day. At some point you are injury prone, and that point was last season for Williams

I can't remember who posted it, but it was very telling... Something about Greg Oden has played in more games than E Will on that same first 4 year span. Something like double the amount of games.

 

[Mediocre Man]

I can't remember who posted it, but it was very telling... Something about Greg Oden has played in more games than E Will on that same first 4 year span. Something like double the amount of games.

I posted that

 

[magnifier661]

I posted that

Ah cool man, I should have known. Hahaha

 

[Shooter]

I really hope he is back with us next year.
I'm not worried about his history of injurys. This last one was a freak accident and could have happened to anyone.

That's what we always said about Oden.

 

[BigGameDamian]

I don't see what all the excitement is about he hasn't even shown he can stay on the court for more than 20 games.

 

[KingSpeed]

Any chance, EWill plays this season?

 

[Nikolokolus]

Any chance, EWill plays this season?

What's the typical rehab time on a torn achilles?

 

[KingSpeed]

What's the typical rehab time on a torn achilles?

Do you or anyone know?

 

[Mediocre Man]

Do you or anyone know?

I asked my orthopedic surgeon after it happened and he said 1 year for an NBA player to be fully recovered

 

[Blazinaway]

I asked my orthopedic surgeon after it happened and he said 1 year for an NBA player to be fully recovered

yeah, 11 months for a full tear/rupture is pretty standard

 

[magnifier661]

I asked my orthopedic surgeon after it happened and he said 1 year for an NBA player to be fully recovered

When was the injury?

 

[magnifier661]

I thought it was really nice seeing e will walking on his own at huddles and at the end of the game. It would be such a blessing to see him on the court this season. I don't know how possible it is though.

 

[Mediocre Man]

When was the injury?

Preseason workouts. 9/11/12

 

[magnifier661]

Preseason workouts. 9/11/12

Fuck my life

 

[Boise Blazer]

I would like to see him healthy with this team next year but he is a free agent and i just am not sure he will be here

 

[magnifier661]

I would like to see him healthy with this team next year but he is a free agent and i just am not sure he will be here

I doubt it, unless he feels some loyalty with the team. He could just wait it out until Portland does all their signings, then sign, regardless if they are over cap or not (bird rights)

 

[Mediocre Man]

I would like to see him healthy with this team next year but he is a free agent and i just am not sure he will be here

Hopefully not. I'd hate to lose cap room for an injury riddled player like Williams

 

[magnifier661]

Hopefully not. I'd hate to lose cap room for an injury riddled player like Williams

We won't have cap room after this summer. This is the year to do what we need to do. If we build our team and e will is still available, offering him a mle contract of 1.5 mil per isn't going to hog tie this team. If he finds another team, I wouldn't blame him though. Maybe he should lean towards Phoenix? They have an awesome training staff.

 

[Boise Blazer]

We won't have cap room after this summer. This is the year to do what we need to do. If we build our team and e will is still available, offering him a mle contract of 1.5 mil per isn't going to hog tie this team. If he finds another team, I wouldn't blame him though. Maybe he should lean towards Phoenix? They have an awesome training staff.

I wonder if he would be interested in playing for Memphis since he played college ball and is from there. I have no idea what their needs or cap situation is but just a thought.

 

[magnifier661]

I wonder if he would be interested in playing for Memphis since he played college ball and is from there. I have no idea what their needs or cap situation is but just a thought.

Well if he gets 1.5 mil, it really wouldn't matter what financial situation the team is in. Even teams with luxury tax can still offer vet min or min mle contracts.

 

[Boise Blazer]

Well if he gets 1.5 mil, it really wouldn't matter what financial situation the team is in. Even teams with luxury tax can still offer vet min or min mle contracts.

True, good call.