Messaggioda sundance » 22/04/2013, 0:29
Mago, I know you once said you were a pro baller so I value what you say, and I understand what you're saying. How long it takes someone to recover, and more importantly if they can recover from a serious injury varies depending on the type of injury, and everyone is different. Even though I'd argue players like Chris Paul and Steph Curry and Rubio all suffered debilitating injuries, I understand how a superb athlete like Rose might want to take longer to rehab. But it also sounds like he is focusing on not having to rely on his athleticism so much anymore by working on his jump shot, and if that is the case and he's been medically cleared, I don't understand what the hesitation is. It's the risk you take playing in such a high-stakes game, and obviously one reason why these guys are so highly paid.
I don't want to sound like I don't care about Rose other than his ability to play. Maybe I'm jumping the gun here because I also suffered an injury where I rehabbed for about 10 months and then tried to play after that. I agree he needs to feel comfortable. But most players usually come back sooner than this and at this point I can't think it's merely a degree of comfort but more like a mental block that needs to be overcome.
Hip hip, Jorge!
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