Spurs Assign Gary Neal to Austin Toros for Rehab

by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Jan 2, 2012 1:55 PM CST in Spurs News

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have assigned Gary Neal to the Austin Toros of the NBA Development League for a medical rehab assignment. Neal underwent an appendectomy on December 12, 2011.

Neal enjoyed a successful rookie campaign during the 2010-11 season. He averaged 9.8 points and 2.5 rebounds in 21.1 minutes in 80 games. He led all rookies in three-point field goal percentage, posting a .419 mark, and earned a spot on the 2011 All-Rookie First Team.

Neal will practice with the Toros on Monday and Tuesday of this week and then be re-evaluated by team doctors. At that point, a timeline for his return will be determined.

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A good way to work off the rust. I like it.

"He's the ultimate zone buster." – Bill Land on Gary Neal

"I like the fact that he’s a man." – Hubie Brown on DeJuan Blair

by Manu ex Machina on Jan 2, 2012 1:59 PM CST reply actions

+1

One thing i can do...................is FINGER ROLL.

by gunnin' gervin on Jan 2, 2012 3:38 PM CST up reply actions

Get’em Curly!!!

by In the 666 on Jan 2, 2012 4:06 PM CST reply actions

Get well, Nails!

~Chicks dig the BOOMSTICK~

by eastbaysd on Jan 2, 2012 4:07 PM CST reply actions

Wow, I actually predicted this last week when it was said he was ready but needed some contact work and saw that the Toros were at home this week. I get one right every so often.

by Alamo on Jan 2, 2012 4:09 PM CST reply actions 1 recs

Good call.

Free Cory Joseph!

by Tim C. on Jan 2, 2012 4:19 PM CST up reply actions

Good job! +100.

Winter is coming

by grego21 on Jan 2, 2012 4:52 PM CST up reply actions

I would think he might likely only play Thursday and Friday night while Austin as at home and not travel with the team. As it turns out, Austin will play in Tulsa on Sunday afternoon while the Spurs play in Oklahoma City on Sunday evening. Could work out that he plays in Tulsa then travels to Oklahoma City to join them in time to travel for their next game in Milwaukee. Otherwise the Toros are on the road for a couple of games in Reno (though playing Erie and Dakota), a game in Bakersfield, back to Reno (to play Reno) before returning to Austin. Tulsa seems a slight possibility, but hopefully he’s ready after the two games in Austin.

by Alamo on Jan 2, 2012 4:56 PM CST up reply actions