Jameer Nelson says HE MAY suit up for the NBA finals should the Magic advance
by DieSlowKeyshawn on May 20, 2009 7:44 PM EDT
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PrintJameer just confirmed live on NBA TV's pregame show, should the Magic advance to the NBA Finals, he will seriously consider suiting up for the Finals. And yes, he was 100% serious, wow. Yes I have to copy this again:
Jameer just confirmed live on NBA TV's pregame show, should the Magic advance to the NBA Finals, he will seriously consider suiting up for the Finals. And yes, he was 100% serious, wow.
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I don't want to get my hopes up,
but damn would that be nice
"It's difficult to win when you're outscored in every quarter." -Bill Walton
by betterthanburke on May 20, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions
I know... he's gotta be damn rusty, but even if he could put in 8 minutes off the bench, it could be a spark.
"Shoot first, ask questions last" Rafer Alston
by DieSlowKeyshawn on May 20, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I know... such a shooter. And from everywhere too. How I miss him.
"It's difficult to win when you're outscored in every quarter." -Bill Walton
by betterthanburke on May 20, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
So...
Why the hell doesnt he suit up for this game?
"In order for us to make a move, It has to make sense" - Otis Smith's favorite saying
Because he's not ready to play.
I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.
"Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgement." - Michael Corleone
Mmm, i may be in minority,
but i’d rather he rested, and got better for next year.
who knows how effective he will be injured.
That's my initial reaction as well.
As much as I love Jameer, his return could do more harm than good!
Orlando Magic ECF-bound!
LET'S GO MAGIC! LET'S GO!!!
Yeah… don’t want a Grant Hill situation happening here. The doctors had better be damn sure there’s no risk of aggravating the injury…
Yeah, and we broke your damn shot clock too.
At least we wouldn't be paying $100 million for nothing again
AC/DC + Tampa Bay Rays = Big Balls on a Budget
by Orlando Rays on May 21, 2009 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions
noone expect 48 mins from him,but 10 or even less would do the job
but that’s irrelevant,cause finals are sooooooo damn far
Has he had his surgery yet?
This sounds like a mistake to me. Much as I love Jameer, he needs to protect his (and the Magic’s) future.
He had the surgery about under two weeks after the last Dallas game.
It s a definite possibility. The Magic have to beat Cleveland first, which is a huge if. But if they do esp. after tonights win, and play in the Finals with Nelson Id say the Magic win the whole thing this year. Id have to see how he shoots thru the first couple games, but if its 40%-ish atleast (Or more around his actual 50+FG% before injury 2 months-ish ago) itll be too huge. His decisions with the ball were crazy good too, and the whole Nelson back for the rest of the Magic players is going to fuel thier emotions to play even better.
Awesome, Thanks!
My kingdom to the man who can tell us if Jameer is actually in basketball shape right now.
Maybe Ben can ask him.
I’m sure he’ll be there for Game 3 and Game 4 in Orlando.
I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.
"Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgement." - Michael Corleone
Great New!
Oh boy!
Best news… after the victory tonight, of course.
Hope the Magic doctors clear him, though. It’s VERY important he does not compromise his FUTURE for a series run.
as much as "if it ain't broke don't fix it" makes sense....
Having Nelson back, even if its in a limited role, could give the team a massive boost… Even if its just a mental boost, it could be huge.
Put me in the 'just come back next year' camp, for now.
Dr. James Andrews took care of Jameer, but I don’t want to take any chances if I’m Orlando. Not after the Grant Hill saga that spanned multiple seasons. No way. Let Nelson rest .. it’s not worth it in the big picture.
I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.
"Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgement." - Michael Corleone
True, but there is a possibility that it's 100% corrected.
After a surgery like this, there may be no difference in 2 months post surgery compared to 6 months post surgery. If he’s been rehabbing it this whole time, he may be good to go. With all that aside, the question becomes, how rusty will he be?
"Shoot first, ask questions last" Rafer Alston
by DieSlowKeyshawn on May 21, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not doubting it's not 100% corrected. I'm actually not concerned about the injury, per se.
.. but my concern, which is what you just alluded to, is game shape, rust, stamina, etc.
I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.
"Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgement." - Michael Corleone
I hear ya, but what we don't know is how he's been training.
Has he been running with the team? Most people having “season-ending” surgery, probably would just call it a wrap, slack off, chill, not participate with drills. However, I don’t know, I thought I remember hearing last month or a few weeks ago that he’s actually been training. Has he been shooting, running, etc? We don’t know, but when asked the question last night, we sort of had this, ‘I know more than I’m telling’ grin on his face when they were pressing him about it. Like someone above alluded to, can you imagine the lift it’d give to these guys mentally?
"Shoot first, ask questions last" Rafer Alston
by DieSlowKeyshawn on May 21, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not denying the boost it'd give the team.
.. and I already stated my concerns, so no need to regurgitate ’em.
Like I said above, maybe Ben can ask Jameer if he’s been working out and what not. I’d ask him myself, but I’m in not Orlando yet. Don’t get me wrong, I’m curious myself.
I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.
"Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgement." - Michael Corleone
I think it makes sense.
There is no guarntee he ever gets a chance to play in the finals again.
"No matter where you go, you are what you are playa"-Jay Z
This is true.
But as some people here said, still a long ways to go.
I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.
"Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgement." - Michael Corleone
yes sir
I am just saying IF we get there..
"No matter where you go, you are what you are playa"-Jay Z
Anything is possible!
I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.
"Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgement." - Michael Corleone
Hmmmmmmm….off the bench? I dont see how this team getting to the finals then throwing a rusty PG in the starting lineup would help
He wouldn't start, theoretically speaking.
I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.
"Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgement." - Michael Corleone
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