SI Article on the Blazer Injury Epidemic

[Shooter]

The unthinkable has occurred. "It seems to have gotten worse," McMillan said. Every team suffers injuries, and they are easy to use as alibis, but no one loses more significant players for longer periods of time than the Blazers."

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/lee_jenkins/01/19/blazers.injuries/index.html

 

[hasoos]

Good read thanks for the post.

 

[Mediocre Man]

maybe a write up in SI will reverse the curse?

 

[Sedatedfork]

Not long ago, the Blazers were billed as the future of the Western Conference, touting a core of Aldridge, Oden and Roy. But the injuries completely altered their identity, turning them into the NBA's Wile E. Coyote, the team that takes boulders off the head and keeps coming back for more.

That about sums up the last 3 years.

 

[maxiep]

A great set of articles (the link within the posted article is well worth a read as well). Highlighting the job Nate has done with this team was also nice to read. He doesn't hang his head, and he doesn't let his players do it either.

 

[e_blazer]

But the injuries completely altered their identity, turning them into the NBA's Wile E. Coyote, the team that takes boulders off the head and keeps coming back for more.

Great idea for a new avatar.

 

[Sedatedfork]

Maybe you will like this one better. Need to put a blazer uni on him though and scrub out the generator line.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

"In light of the latest epidemic, McMillan said the Blazers have re-evaluated all their training methods -- from how they travel to how they rest players"

The most relevant sentence in the article, imho.

 

[handiman]

"In light of the latest epidemic, McMillan said the Blazers have re-evaluated all their training methods -- from how they travel to how they rest players"

The most relevant sentence in the article, imho.

That caught my eye, too. I assume it means they've reevaluated but haven't made changes, otherwise we would have heard some sort of announcement. Status quo remains quiet, whereas changes are highlighted to appease restless fans.

 

[e_blazer]

Maybe you will like this one better. Need to put a blazer uni on him though and scrub out the generator line. View attachment 2025

Perfect. Thanks, Zybot.

 

[maxiep]

"In light of the latest epidemic, McMillan said the Blazers have re-evaluated all their training methods -- from how they travel to how they rest players"

The most relevant sentence in the article, imho.

Too little, too late. The damage has already been done.

 

[illmatic99]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/lee_jenkins/01/19/blazers.injuries/index.html

I wouldn't call this latest one "unthinkable." Camby has always been an injury prone player, and he had been logging heavy minutes this season. This was bound to happen.

But when you put all the injuries together holistically, it looks bad. Or "unthinkable."

 

[Mediocre Man]

"In light of the latest epidemic, McMillan said the Blazers have re-evaluated all their training methods -- from how they travel to how they rest players"

The most relevant sentence in the article, imho.

LOL at the fact that it took them this long

 

[Masbee]

"In light of the latest epidemic, McMillan said the Blazers have re-evaluated all their training methods -- from how they travel to how they rest players"

The most relevant sentence in the article, imho.

Fucking Bloody Hell!!!!!

I have been bitching about this area of the Blazers for a LONG LONG time - and after most our good talent except LaMarcus is now FUBAR they decide to "reevaluate".

To think about the MILLIONS these folks get paid to be RIGHT about ALL of this stuff, and how little clue they actually have is frustrating.

 

[Stevenson]

A great set of articles (the link within the posted article is well worth a read as well). Highlighting the job Nate has done with this team was also nice to read. He doesn't hang his head, and he doesn't let his players do it either.

But, Nate is the worst coach ever, don't ya know?

 

[HailBlazers]

I have been bitching about this area of the Blazers for a LONG LONG time - and after most our good talent except LaMarcus is now FUBAR they decide to "reevaluate".

All their doing is paying you lip service, I wouldn't get worked up about it. I'm sure they've re-evaluated it many many times before.

 

[Masbee]

All their doing is paying you lip service, I wouldn't get worked up about it. I'm sure they've re-evaluated it many many times before.

What evidence do you have of that?

My opinion is that the coaches, trainers, execs at this level mostly consider themselves to be a top-flight finished product that knows what the hell they are doing. These guys rarely question their knowledge, experience and abilities. It usually takes complete failure at their job, or an outsider to force the issue.

 

[KingSpeed]

Trade Batum to Phoenix for their medical/training staff.