Manu's Injury Not Serious, Neither Is Splitter's

by J.R. Wilco on Feb 20, 2012 4:25 PM CST in Spurs News

Well, we can all breathe a sigh of relief now.

SAN ANTONIO (February 20, 2012) – Manu Ginobili was examined by team physician Dr. David Schmidt today in San Antonio. An MRI confirmed that Ginobili suffered a left internal oblique strain. The injury occurred during the second half of the Spurs-Clippers game on 2/18. Ginobili will remain in San Antonio for the remainder of the Spurs road trip. He is expected to be approximately two weeks.

Tiago Splitter has been diagnosed with a right calf strain. The injury occurred during the first half of the Spurs-Clippers game on 2/18. Splitter started his rehab process today in Salt Lake City and will remain with the team for the balance of the road trip. He is expected to miss approximately two weeks.

That's all we know at this point, but it's enough for me. You guys can call off the 24 hour surveillance of the Wilco household. I'm no longer a risk to myself or others. Manu Ginobili is going to be okay and the season will be able to continue as planned.

The sky is NOT falling and you can now return to your regularly scheduled lives. Really, it's going to be ok.

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IRM?

Dyslexics are teople poo.

Build a man a fire and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.

by Aaronstampler on Feb 20, 2012 4:27 PM CST reply actions 2 recs

The joys of blogging: cutting and pasting from Twitter without looking at spelling, only to have the tweet you use Deleted by the user!

I’m getting careless in my old age.

Also, corrected now. And teople poo is my favorite.

The 2012 season: the Spurs have a chance, but only if Manu can be Manu in the playoffs. - CapHill
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by J.R. Wilco on Feb 20, 2012 4:40 PM CST up reply actions

I deleted the English tweet – was not comfortable with the source. You grabbed it really fast, so thanks for following us! But the Spurs have confirmed that the recovery time will be about two weeks, so I guess the strain is not all that serious.

"Ginobili. . .He's weaving, he's throwing up triple axels in sneakers, he's willing the ball into the basket. It's Cirque du Soleil with refs." Dan Oshinsky / KENS 5

by janieannie on Feb 20, 2012 4:44 PM CST up reply actions

You should know that my appetite for info on Manu is insatiable. So a twitter feed named @InfoManu is gonna be followed for sure!

The 2012 season: the Spurs have a chance, but only if Manu can be Manu in the playoffs. - CapHill
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by J.R. Wilco on Feb 20, 2012 5:06 PM CST up reply actions

IRM !

IRM is the french arrangement for MRI ! Maybe this mistake wasn’t relative to this disability.

by luke.G on Feb 20, 2012 7:17 PM CST up reply actions

The French come to the rescue!

Certainly that’s not the first time those words have been so ordered. Right?

The 2012 season: the Spurs have a chance, but only if Manu can be Manu in the playoffs. - CapHill
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by J.R. Wilco on Feb 21, 2012 2:41 AM CST up reply actions

It was said that it ill take two weeks for recovery

by jalberto on Feb 20, 2012 4:36 PM CST reply actions

That’s INCREDIBLY encouraging. Thanks a ton for the update.

Do you have a source for us?

The 2012 season: the Spurs have a chance, but only if Manu can be Manu in the playoffs. - CapHill
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by J.R. Wilco on Feb 20, 2012 4:37 PM CST up reply actions

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2012/02/20/spurs-vs-jazz-game-chat-5/

by jalberto on Feb 20, 2012 4:44 PM CST up reply actions

No, I mean something reliable that I can use.
=]

(thanks)

The 2012 season: the Spurs have a chance, but only if Manu can be Manu in the playoffs. - CapHill
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by J.R. Wilco on Feb 20, 2012 5:26 PM CST up reply actions

Hope Jalberto got the joke!

"Ginobili. . .He's weaving, he's throwing up triple axels in sneakers, he's willing the ball into the basket. It's Cirque du Soleil with refs." Dan Oshinsky / KENS 5

by janieannie on Feb 20, 2012 7:11 PM CST up reply actions

Me too. Hopefully the smiley face will make it easier to note the sarcasm.

The 2012 season: the Spurs have a chance, but only if Manu can be Manu in the playoffs. - CapHill
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by J.R. Wilco on Feb 21, 2012 2:42 AM CST up reply actions

Spurs are the source of the 2 week recovery time – strained interior oblique Tiago’s time also estimated at 2 weeks, which means he may miss the rookie/soph all star game.

"Ginobili. . .He's weaving, he's throwing up triple axels in sneakers, he's willing the ball into the basket. It's Cirque du Soleil with refs." Dan Oshinsky / KENS 5

by janieannie on Feb 20, 2012 4:45 PM CST up reply actions

2 weeks for Manu and Sparkles according to multiple sources

Instant hero. Just add water.

by icewater on Feb 20, 2012 4:48 PM CST up reply actions

So, is anybody telling how much time they are expected to miss? I am nervous. Even more important, how many games Manu is expected to play after he is back?

Both teams played hard

by Kondor on Feb 20, 2012 6:09 PM CST up reply actions

JWR, FYI -—Tim C. is still in the bushes.

Do or do not! There is no try!

by Spurs Yoda on Feb 20, 2012 4:43 PM CST reply actions

?

The 2012 season: the Spurs have a chance, but only if Manu can be Manu in the playoffs. - CapHill
Pounding the Rock

by J.R. Wilco on Feb 20, 2012 5:07 PM CST up reply actions

I think he’s talking about the “surveillance of the Wilco household” thing.

But why would I watch from outside? FYI, you’re out of milk and should buy more.

I have the weirdest Bonner right now.

by Tim C. on Feb 20, 2012 5:09 PM CST up reply actions

~San Antonio Spurs~ ~San Diego State Aztecs~ currently rockin' my world!

by eastbaysd on Feb 20, 2012 5:13 PM CST up reply actions

bingo

Do or do not! There is no try!

by Spurs Yoda on Feb 20, 2012 5:19 PM CST up reply actions

That was pretty funny.

The 2012 season: the Spurs have a chance, but only if Manu can be Manu in the playoffs. - CapHill
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by J.R. Wilco on Feb 21, 2012 2:43 AM CST up reply actions

Good news. I guess Manu could use another couple weeks of rest/rehab. Now if we can just find out about Splits.

by Big50 on Feb 20, 2012 4:44 PM CST reply actions

I think that since he’s with the team, that he isn’t in that bad of shape.

Do or do not! There is no try!

by Spurs Yoda on Feb 20, 2012 4:44 PM CST up reply actions

Two weeks for Splitter as well – rehab being done with the team on the road, according to Spurs team report to the media.

"Ginobili. . .He's weaving, he's throwing up triple axels in sneakers, he's willing the ball into the basket. It's Cirque du Soleil with refs." Dan Oshinsky / KENS 5

by janieannie on Feb 20, 2012 4:47 PM CST up reply actions

Not too bad. It helps that the all-star break is coming up.

"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 Feb 20, 2012 5:00 PM CST reply actions

Forget Manu and Tiago—I’m just glad I don’t have to worry about JRW’s sanity anymore ;)

"You may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas." -Davy Crockett
"Give me an army of West Point graduates, and I'll win a battle. Give me a handful of Texas Aggies, and I'll win a war." -Gen. George S. Patton

by Trey Felder on Feb 20, 2012 5:00 PM CST reply actions

Forget Super Manu and SEXSPLOTS?

NEVAR!

~San Antonio Spurs~ ~San Diego State Aztecs~ currently rockin' my world!

by eastbaysd on Feb 20, 2012 5:14 PM CST up reply actions

I still think “exploits” when I see Tiago’s nickname.

The 2012 season: the Spurs have a chance, but only if Manu can be Manu in the playoffs. - CapHill
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by J.R. Wilco on Feb 20, 2012 5:24 PM CST up reply actions

That works.

exploit
n [ˈɛksplɔɪt]
a notable deed or feat, esp one that is noble or heroic.

He’s my hero.

~San Antonio Spurs~ ~San Diego State Aztecs~ currently rockin' my world!

by eastbaysd on Feb 20, 2012 5:34 PM CST up reply actions

He must be named Splitter for a reason.
split
1. to divide or separate from end to end or into layers: to split a log in two.
2. to separate by cutting, chopping, etc., usually lengthwise: to split a piece from a block.
3. to tear or break apart; rend or burst: The wind split the sail.

Both teams played hard

by Kondor on Feb 20, 2012 7:45 PM CST up reply actions

4. To rend asunder the fibers of the calf resulting in a fortnight’s rest.

The 2012 season: the Spurs have a chance, but only if Manu can be Manu in the playoffs. - CapHill
Pounding the Rock

by J.R. Wilco on Feb 21, 2012 2:44 AM CST up reply actions

Not to be selfish or anything, but I hope they’re both back for the next home game (since I have tickets;) Get well soon, ManGo, and GSG!!!!!

When Tim Duncan isn’t on the court, the Spurs lose a bit of their intellect. When Ginobili goes missing, the Spurs lose their heart. - Tim V. 48MoH

by p2cat on Feb 20, 2012 5:49 PM CST via mobile reply actions

My intuition tells me you may see them both play. I’ll keep my fingers crossed.

"Ginobili. . .He's weaving, he's throwing up triple axels in sneakers, he's willing the ball into the basket. It's Cirque du Soleil with refs." Dan Oshinsky / KENS 5

by janieannie on Feb 20, 2012 7:12 PM CST up reply actions

LWMaT is going to be tough. i was really hoping to see how we would stack up against chicago the first game after the ASG and a couple other playoff teams. im more dissapoitned in losing tiago than manu right now, and makes me question if we can rely on tiago to give us 25+ mins in the playoffs. and this means less time for manu to come back to his A game (which we need if we want to contend and not lose in the first/second round)

by forrestgump52 on Feb 20, 2012 5:49 PM CST reply actions

6 Games in the next 2 weeks
Utah, Portlant, Denver, Bulls, Bobcats, Denver

by cuentaluis1 on Feb 20, 2012 5:50 PM CST reply actions

It could be a difficult 2 week ride.

The obvious challenges are Portland and Chicago. —-Hopefully Alderage’s ankle and the Blazers current home woes continue. Also that Rose isn’t at 100%.

I bet we will split with Denver, and beat Utah and Charlotte.

a realistic prediction is 3-3 with our front court at a disadvantage.

Do or do not! There is no try!

by Spurs Yoda on Feb 20, 2012 5:55 PM CST up reply actions

3-3 in the next 3 games sounds realistic
I predicted 9-0 in the RRT … i still with my bet

by cuentaluis1 on Feb 20, 2012 6:13 PM CST up reply actions

anyone know if danilo and nene will be back for the denver games? theyre much better with those two.

by forrestgump52 on Feb 20, 2012 5:55 PM CST up reply actions

I was just wondering about Nene myself

Do or do not! There is no try!

by Spurs Yoda on Feb 20, 2012 5:56 PM CST up reply actions

He didn’t play the first time we took them on.

We’ll see.

The 2012 season: the Spurs have a chance, but only if Manu can be Manu in the playoffs. - CapHill
Pounding the Rock

by J.R. Wilco on Feb 21, 2012 2:45 AM CST up reply actions

Danilo and Nene did not play last night – Danilo was suited out, but Nene was on the inactive list..

"Ginobili. . .He's weaving, he's throwing up triple axels in sneakers, he's willing the ball into the basket. It's Cirque du Soleil with refs." Dan Oshinsky / KENS 5

by janieannie on Feb 21, 2012 3:47 PM CST up reply actions

Ty Lawson also went out last night with an ankle sprain. And the Nuggets have to play the Clippers in LA the night before they play us at their place. Our guys should be safe in their beds by the time the Nuggets arrive back home.

"Ginobili. . .He's weaving, he's throwing up triple axels in sneakers, he's willing the ball into the basket. It's Cirque du Soleil with refs." Dan Oshinsky / KENS 5

by janieannie on Feb 21, 2012 3:50 PM CST up reply actions

I hope this wont regress Tiago’s post development.

It has come a long way all season and he has become more fearless in the paint. There should be enough tune up games for him before game really count, but it still concerns me alittle.

Do or do not! There is no try!

by Spurs Yoda on Feb 20, 2012 6:01 PM CST reply actions

not only his progress, but he made life a lot easier for parker, and esp. neal.

by forrestgump52 on Feb 20, 2012 6:05 PM CST up reply actions

After the RRT ends Feb.23… we only play 5 games in the next 17 days.(only 2 of those are western conf.Denver & Clipps). The point is: we are not going to get hurt in the standings.

by indiancharlie on Feb 20, 2012 6:04 PM CST reply actions

After the Denver game Mar. 4, there are 26 games in 7 weeks left in the regular season.

by indiancharlie on Feb 20, 2012 6:14 PM CST up reply actions

Yup. The stretch run is as brutal as can be.

The 2012 season: the Spurs have a chance, but only if Manu can be Manu in the playoffs. - CapHill
Pounding the Rock

by J.R. Wilco on Feb 21, 2012 2:46 AM CST up reply actions

TJ Ford

Has there been an update on how Ford is recovering? The original 4-6 weeks would have put him coming back right about now.

by Ohio Spurs Fan on Feb 20, 2012 6:19 PM CST reply actions

I had read this weekend that he was playing 1 on 1. 2 on 2 next. Supposedly looking good against Cujo on those 1on1’s.

"Why didn't we draft Julyan Stone?" TJ73

by TrooperJoe73 on Feb 20, 2012 7:12 PM CST up reply actions

I don’t mind taking a few losses and get bumped down in playoff seeding . We gotta steer clear of the T-Wolves.

I would like to get a little more inside, myself -- Pau Gasol

by silverandblack_davis on Feb 20, 2012 6:49 PM CST reply actions

This times infinity.

The 2012 season: the Spurs have a chance, but only if Manu can be Manu in the playoffs. - CapHill
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by J.R. Wilco on Feb 21, 2012 2:46 AM CST up reply actions

Yep. Spurs should want no part of the Pups in the postseason. Everyone else, I think the Spurs have a good chance against, but that team kills us every time they play us.

I have the weirdest Bonner right now.

by Tim C. on Feb 21, 2012 2:08 PM CST up reply actions