BREAKING: Westbrook has meniscus tear in right knee

[UtahJazzFan88]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook will undergo surgery in the coming days to repair a lateral meniscus tear in his right knee, the team announced today.

Westbrook suffered the injury in the second quarter of Game 2 of the First Round of the Western Conference Playoffs. The three-time NBA All-Star averaged 23.2 points (6th in NBA), 7.4 assists (7th), a career-high 5.2 rebounds and 1.77 steals (9th) in 82 games this season.

Read more: http://www.insidehoops.com/blog/?p=13124

[chosen_wun]

*Spoiler Alert*

http://thebuzzinthecity.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/heat-champs-.jpg

[KG215]

We're f***ed. May get out of this round but won't get out of the next round without Westbrook. People don't understand how much of the load he and Durant carry offensively.

[fpliii]

holy shit

[Keiigo-]

I have a meniscus tear in my left, its not an extremely serious injury the recovery time for the surgery is about a week or 2.

[KG215]

http://thebuzzinthecity.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/heat-champs-.jpg
Classy.

[PJR]

Patrick Beverley is going to need armed guards if this series gets back to OKC. :oldlol:

[bmd]

He must really hate Patrick Beverley now...

[Legends66NBA7]

Damn, the streak is over :(.

[avonbarksdale]

durant 50 pts a night now

[KyrieTheFuture]

**** Patrick Beverly

[AndOn3]

Patrick Beverly: The Westbrook Stopper
Aka the second coming of Ruben Patterson

[Mr. NBA]

Didn't Metta have the same injury? I think he would be out at least two weeks or the rest of the first round.

[Solefade]

It's okay, Thunder has James Harden coming off the bench

..oh wait

[UtahJazzFan88]

Royce Young ‏@dailythunder

The team says Westbrook suffered the injury in the second quarter. Yes, that's when Patrick Beverley play happened.

https://twitter.com/dailythunder/status/327824753312284672

[iDunk]

This is Durant's time now. Lets see what he's got.

Maybe Westbrook has a Ron Artest-ish recovery?

[jimmy77x]

Is this real life? so his streak of games is over now :facepalm I guess that makes it official every team has sustained major injuries except the HGH capital Miami Heat.

[Trollsmasher]

This is shocking. I never really expected him to get injured.

Very sad for him, my favorite Thunder player. They are fvcked now.

[livinglegend]

Noooooooooooooooooooo, I hope he comes back soon. Miami needs OKC in the finals. How much time does a meniscus tear take to heal?

[bmd]

http://www.draftexpress.com/headshots/patrickbeverley.jpg

[jzek]

Finally KD will be unleashed! :bowdown:

[Rubio2Gasol]

Wait....what?

Westbrook?

[wfb]

:cry: Shucks, get well soon Russ!

[STATUTORY]

durant's gonna get exposed now.

[Trollsmasher]

So who is going to take those Durant's rotten apples now when Westbrook is down?

[J-Futuristic]

Wow this NBA season has been terrible

[Dro]

Thats it for OKC...If he's having surgery, won't that put him out for the playoffs?

[bmd]

Thats it for OKC...If he's having surgery, won't that put him out for the playoffs?No. He can be too sexy for his cat like World Peace.

[chosen_wun]

No. He can be too sexy for his cat like World Peace.
Artest was on a mountain of pain killers, now imagine Westbrook...

not gonna work.

[Fudge]

Patrick Beverlys now atop of my most hated list. ****ing bitchass**********.

[Rubio2Gasol]

You face a real decision here. Because - depending on the extent of the injury he will be able to be back. But this is a young team....and this is a injury that won't hinder him in the future if given time to heal.

So it's rush him back and risk it or wait for next year.

I think he'll go for the latter and the Thunder organization will try to make him go for the former.

[SIRI1]

Is this real life? so his streak of games is over now :facepalm I guess that makes it official every team has sustained major injuries except the HGH capital Miami Heat.
They've been fortunate this year, but dont forget that Chris Bosh missed 3 weeks of last years playoffs.

[Budadiiii]

I knew something was wrong when he said "it really hurts" in the postgame interview.

I'm in tears right now. That dude is biggest gamer of all time. Played through it like it was nothing.

Westbrook is the closest thing to God in this life.

:applause: for a true legend... he will be back...

soon

[Fudge]

Thats it for OKC...If he's having surgery, won't that put him out for the playoffs?
MWP came back after 13 days. But that's MWP.

[Kingwillball]

That sucks and HE could come back in these Playoffs the Problem is they need to win the next round or two before he could come back. This is a 2 to 3 week timeframe for this isn't it ?

[Rubio2Gasol]

MWP came back after 13 days. But that's MWP.

Ya that's a 34 year old dude who was never a spectacular athlete. This is the best athlete in the league.

:coleman:

[UtahJazzFan88]

It's probably going to be another 3 weeks before the WCF if they can get past MEM/LAC which I don't think they can without Westbrook.

[Keiigo-]

Durant is going to break history tomorrow at 9:30PM ET.

[Kingwillball]

MWP came back after 13 days. But that's MWP.


I don't think he makes it back for 2nd round which would be tough to beat Clippers without him.

[Kingwillball]

It's probably going to be another 3 weeks before the WCF if they can get past MEM/LAC which I don't think they can without Westbrook.


Well CP3 against a Westbrookless OKC is not good for the Thundar's chances.

[Crafty]

They won't get past Clippers or Memphis.
Now we'll see how important Russell really is.

[Rubio2Gasol]

That sucks and HE could come back in these Playoffs the Problem is they need to win the next round or two before he could come back. This is a 2 to 3 week timeframe for this isn't it ?

6 weeks - usually.

[Jailblazers7]

Now would be a really nice time to have James Harden on your team.

[uoykcuf]

inb4 bbbut "he should only come back if he's mentally ready." :oldlol: :roll:

[KG215]

They've been fortunate this year, but dont forget that Chris Bosh missed 3 weeks of last years playoffs.
You're rigiht, he did, but Westbrook means a lot more to the Thunder than Bosh does to the Heat. Not to mention the teams the Thunder are potentially going to have to go through just to get to the Finals without Westbrook are going to be better than the teams the Heat went through last year without Bosh.

[Budadiiii]

Durant will definitely rise to the occasion.

Reggie Jackson will step up in a big way.

OKC beats LA with or without Westbrook. Book that.

[iDunk]

I'm gonna go out on a limb & say that OKC won't miss Westbrook as much as they think they will. I think they can still make it to the WCF but Durant will have to be dropping 35-40 like Melo has been for the past month 1/2.

This is actually gonna be really interesting, can't wait to see who steps up for them. Jackson has potential. Plus this makes trading away Eric Maynor for nothing pretty dumb.

[Fudge]

Ya that's a 34 year old dude who was never a spectacular athlete. This is the best athlete in the league.

:coleman:
But MWP's not exactly there in the head, maybe he came back much earlier than first reported, who knows. Expected timetables for torn mensiscus' are 6-8 weeks.

Obviously I'm hoping he pulls a MWP and comes back sooner though.

[dazzer87]

That sucks that hes out. I think Hou has a chance to win this series now.

[Thorn]

wooooooooooooooow

this blows

[imnew09]

Now you btches know how we feel about Jones when he injured Kobe?

GOATBROOK get well soon!!! :cry:

[Rubio2Gasol]

Reggie Jackson has looked quite decent recently tho.

[Goldrush25]

This is Durant's time now. Lets see what he's got.

Maybe Westbrook has a Ron Artest-ish recovery?

Depends on where the meniscus tear is. It's wedge-shaped, somehwat similar to a slice of pie. If the injury occurs in the "crust" area, those injuries are the easiest to recover from. If the injury occurs at the thinner part of the meniscus, those are the ones that are the toughest to make a timely bounceback from.

[Magic 32]

http://oi48.tinypic.com/1608xw7.jpg

[SilkkTheShocker]

This is just the beginning of his athletic decline. The guy will be playing with Rose for the Bejing Ducks in the next 5 seasons.

[BlackVVaves]

If someone doesn't lay Beverly the F.U.C.K. out...

Wow.

Just....wow.

[dazzer87]

http://oi48.tinypic.com/1608xw7.jpg
:facepalm :facepalm Please they wouldve still beat OKC with Westbrook

[SIRI1]

You're rigiht, he did, but Westbrook means a lot more to the Thunder than Bosh does to the Heat. Not to mention the teams the Thunder are potentially going to have to go through just to get to the Finals without Westbrook are going to be better than the teams the Heat went through last year without Bosh.
No doubt. Just pointing out to that poster that although they havent had that major injury this year, they didnt have that fortune during the playoffs the previous season. That injury also happened to be a blessing in disguise for them since it forced them to play small ball.

[Kingwillball]

You're rigiht, he did, but Westbrook means a lot more to the Thunder than Bosh does to the Heat. Not to mention the teams the Thunder are potentially going to have to go through just to get to the Finals without Westbrook are going to be better than the teams the Heat went through last year without Bosh.

U have a point cause he runs tbe offense and is such a big scorer for them but your talking apples and oranges when u get deep in playoffs as to what teams are better as the old Celtics gave heat a much tougher series than okc did.

[ballinhun8]

Karma is a bitch for those stupid Westbrook fans who hated on Rose for having his injury.



Wellthis sucks for the league though. Jeez Miami's run for a championship gets THAT much easier.

[Doctor Rivers]

http://oi48.tinypic.com/1608xw7.jpg

lol

[trabash]

Well, that sucks for the Thunder, but he should be ready and going for the Conference Finals. Meniscus tear isnt the end of the world.

[Shepseskaf]

Reggie Jackson has looked quite decent recently tho.
Yup. OKC will miss WB, but not as much as people think.

[MisterAmazing]

I KNEW IT http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=297367

like i said, I never thought I'd see the day the ironman/wolverine goes down. pretty crazy he played the rest of the game just fine.

Westbrook's quite the player, probably one of the most entertaining in the league. Hope he recovers quickly

[alec613]

Shit came out of nowhere

[tazb]

Wtfffffffffff? Westbrook my ***** I hate it had to be him. But for real though, now we can see how far a Durant-lead team can make it in the playoffs.

[Blue&Orange]

Lebron = Given not earned, to a ridiculous degree.

[lilgodfather1]

Damn it I love Westbrook. You never know what that Ninja Turtle is going to do.

[Solefade]

Wtfffffffffff? Westbrook my ***** I hate it had to be him. But for real though, now we can see how far a Durant-lead team can make it in the playoffs.

yup, we really get to see what Durant is made of here.

[IncarceratedBob]

He had a great career

[DirkNowitzki41]

:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

[Fudge]

I expect him to be back in mid-to-late 2nd round, IF they get past Houston. I actually wouldn't mind if this series stretches further to 6 or 7 games too.

[LikeABosh]

Lebron = Given not earned, to a ridiculous degree.
http://static.lockerz.com/decalz/W600/image001339631856907picp0c.gif

[Y2Gezee]

That really sucks. Impossible blow for them IMO.

[Rubio2Gasol]

I want to see them lose just for Skip to shut the hell up tho.

[SilkkTheShocker]

Lebron = Given not earned, to a ridiculous degree.


Giving up on the Knicks already? Yea, I don't blame you.

[Doctor Rivers]

I expect him to be back in mid-to-late 2nd round, IF they get past Houston. I actually wouldn't mind if this series stretches further to 6 or 7 games too.

"@ZachLowe_NBA: FYI--trainers/doctors generally agree a lateral meniscus injury -- Westbrook's -- is more serious than medial tear."

[Kingwillball]

Well this is Durant's chances to prove he is a True Superstar or a product of Hype. If HE can raise his gm and Lead OKC without Westbrook he raises his stock but if they go out without him meekly and Durant is Putting alot of 9-25 shooting nights it won't look to good on his resume.

[Budadiiii]

Karma is a bitch for those stupid Westbrook fans who hated on Rose for having his injury.



Wellthis sucks for the league though. Jeez Miami's run for a championship gets THAT much easier.
Westbrook will be out a couple of weeks and will return as soon as possible, literally...

Nobody respects Rose. Dude quit on his team and is the most mentally weak 'star' in sports history.

This will just continue to build Westbrook's legend.. and continue to make Rose look like the biggest bitch in the history of humanity..

[OldSchoolBBall]

There goes the only threat to beat Miami.

[STATUTORY]

I kind had an inkling something was wrong cause he was still limping near end of the game.

Durant stans bout to be seriously depressed. their boy gonna get straight exposed.

[PJR]

Well this is Durant's chances to prove he is a True Superstar or a product of Hype. If HE can raise his gm and Lead OKC without Westbrook he raises his stock but if they go out without him meekly and Durant is Putting alot of 9-25 shooting nights it won't look to good on his resume.

:facepalm

Idiot.

[LikeABosh]

Westbrook will be out a couple of weeks and will return as soon as possible, literally...

Nobody respects Rose. Dude quit on his team and is the most mentally weak 'star' in sports history.

This will just continue to build Westbrook's legend.. and continue to make Rose look like the biggest bitch in the history of humanity..
:applause: GOATbrook will be back mid round 2 if the Thunder make it there.

[KG215]

Linda Cavanaugh ‏@linda4news 14m
Thunder GM Sam Presti meeting with media re: Russell Westbrook's knee injury. Requires surgery. Out for the season.
https://twitter.com/linda4news


He's not coming back, period. We're done in the 2nd round.

F**k you Patrick Beverly.

[chosen_wun]

I kind had an inkling something was wrong cause he was still limping near end of the game.

Durant stans bout to be seriously depressed. their boy gonna get straight exposed.
Kobe had to do it, LeBron had to do it. It's only fair that Durant carry a team on his back for once, even if its only for a couple weeks.

[Kingwillball]

There goes the only threat to beat Miami.


I picked the Clippers to face the Heat at the All star break so Im sticking with it..

[Fudge]

Well this is Durant's chances to prove he is a True Superstar or a product of Hype. If HE can raise his gm and Lead OKC without Westbrook he raises his stock but if they go out without him meekly and Durant is Putting alot of 9-25 shooting nights it won't look to good on his resume.
:oldlol:

Hype? There's still "hype" surrounding a 6 year vet?

Expected post from you. I don't even care how well Durant does or not. I just wanna see how this team bounces back without the motor and heart of the team. Martin and Jackson, I'm hoping, steps it up.

[KG215]

I picked the Clippers to face the Heat at the All star break so Im sticking with it..
Real brave of you to stick to your prediction right after hearing about Westbrook's injury.

[R.I.P.]

Who said this team lacks depth and cannot compensate any sort of injury? Me. Presti never cared about this year anyway. Otherwise he would have traded for Carter, Marion or both at the deadline.

[KG215]

Kobe had to do it, LeBron had to do it. It's only fair that Durant carry a team on his back for once, even if its only for a couple weeks.
So are you ever going to post something that doesn't come back to or tie into LeBron and the Heat?

[dannywpt]

**** this shit.

If this goes to five games I'm looking forward to Beverley's reception back at OKC.

[derb2k2]

damn. The last player I'd expect to get hurt next to Lebron.


Sorry Durant but looks like you will end up second again. Sucks for a competitive player like him.

[TonyD]

Why bother with the rest of the playoffs? Just give Miami the trophy now.

[Kingwillball]

:facepalm

Idiot.


How is this being an Idiot ? If Durant is scoring 35-40 points a night and they are winning Durant looks like a hero and some are claiming him to be better than Lebron again so U can't have it both ways.

[STATUTORY]

I feel awful for westbrook tho. Beverly played way too aggressive and i feel like dove for the ball after the whistle.

Westbrook's game is so predicated on athleticsim I hope he doesn't go down the steve francis route.

[Solefade]

Kobe had to do it, LeBron had to do it. It's only fair that Durant carry a team on his back for once, even if its only for a couple weeks.

This is true, LeBron played most of his career without a top 10 player and was still regarded as the best player at the time. Let's see how Durant does and if he's worthy as the "2nd best player" in the league (I honestly believe this but it's a lot different when there's no legit second option).

[SilkkTheShocker]

Well this is Durant's chances to prove he is a True Superstar or a product of Hype. If HE can raise his gm and Lead OKC without Westbrook he raises his stock but if they go out without him meekly and Durant is Putting alot of 9-25 shooting nights it won't look to good on his resume.


If Durant isn't a superstar than than who else is in the league aside from LeBron?

[Kingwillball]

Real brave of you to stick to your prediction right after hearing about Westbrook's injury.


Like I said I called it months ago so well before any injury.

[Ballin095]

What a shame. One of the most durable players in the league goes down when it matters the most. What a damn shame. Patrick Beverly better watch out... Karma is a bitch

[The Choken One]

LeGifted

No Kobe or Rose. And half the other superstars are either on his team or hobbled. Most be tough.

[Fudge]

So are you ever going to post something that doesn't come back to or tie into LeBron and the Heat?
Look at his username and avi. So, probably not.

[SilkkTheShocker]

Why bother with the rest of the playoffs? Just give Miami the trophy now.


Honestly, they should have given it to them once the regular season ended.

[derb2k2]

Respect for WBrook though. Not very smart but an incredibly competitive player that one hates to see get hurt.

[WWRWestbrookDo?]

so how dirty was that play now.

F*CK you Beverly

[Magic 32]

Kobe had to do it, LeBron had to do it. It's only fair that Durant carry a team on his back for once, even if its only for a couple weeks.

Lebron did it....and failed.

Now you are asking Durant to do in the west?

Why? :hammerhead:

[SilkkTheShocker]

LeGifted

No Kobe or Rose. And half the other superstars are either on his team or hobbled. Most be tough.

lol Miami would sweep LA

[Legends66NBA7]

This postseason is missing so many key stars for their teams, it's crazy.

Hope Westbrook comes back strong. As for the series, yeah, I wouldn't be surprised if Beverly gets smacked around for this.

[chosen_wun]

LeGifted

No Kobe or Rose. And half the other superstars are either on his team or hobbled. Most be tough.
WTF would Kobe have done ? he makes no difference this year to LeBron's run, just like last year..and the year before that etc.

[BBallZen83]

Damn, I'm in shock. Westbrook is damn near indestructible. Horrible news.

[Kingwillball]

If Durant isn't a superstar than than who else is in the league aside from LeBron?


There are not many that is for sure. There are plenty of all stars but superstars are rare. Durant might be one of the few.

[PJR]

How is this being an Idiot ? If Durant is scoring 35-40 points a night and they are winning Durant looks like a hero and some are claiming him to be better than Lebron again so U can't have it both ways.

Everything somehow comes back to LeBron with you. Get LeBron's balls out of your mouth.

Durant is of superstar/franchise player caliber. Regardless of what happens from here on out.

[Fudge]

There are not many that is for sure. There are plenty of all stars but superstars are rare. Durant might be one of the few.
He is one. He doesn't need to establish himself as one now that Westbrook is out. That was you being an idiot.

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

They won't get past Clippers or Memphis.
Now we'll see how important Russell really is.
We already know how important he is. :confusedshrug:

[bagelred]

Holy Jesus...I mean, Moses......

The path for Lebron and company keeps getting easier and easier.....did he sign a deal with the devil?

This is the worst season for injuries I can remember........

[SilkkTheShocker]

WTF would Kobe have done ? he makes no difference this year to LeBron's run, just like last year..and the year before that etc.

Kobe couldn't even make the playoffs with Odom and Butler :oldlol:

[Budadiiii]

He went out the only way he knows how... fighting like a champ

I can't help but feel proud. The three toughest dudes in the league are out.. and they all went out fighting..

Respect to Kobe, Rondo, and Westbrook.. :applause:

The playoffs are nothing without these dudes. Can't even say I'll be watching.

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

Now Durant is going to get to shoot the ball 25+ times a game and is going to score 40 a night now right?

[Trollsmasher]

As expected, Kobetards coming out of their deep holes:roll:

Anyway, Thunder are now beating Rockets at most.

[Kingwillball]

Lebron did it....and failed.

Now you are asking Durant to do in the west?

Why? :hammerhead:


Umm no he carried his team Deep in Playoffs year after year as a one man show.

[The Choken One]

WTF would Kobe have done ? he makes no difference this year to LeBron's run, just like last year..and the year before that etc.
Kobe + healthy Lakers = no ring for Bron.

[SilkkTheShocker]

Houston fans, where can I find a Patrick Beverly jersey?

[bmd]

http://www.memecreator.org/static/images/memes/1274068.jpg

[Fudge]

Rondo, Rose, Kobe, Westbrook, Lee, Amare, Gallo

Am I missing anybody?

[Magic 32]

Kobe couldn't even make the playoffs with Odom and Butler :oldlol:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/02/Western_Conference_%28NBA%29_logo.gif/200px-Western_Conference_%28NBA%29_logo.gif
http://images.onset.freedom.com/ocregister/gallery/kuv3e7-b78585893z.120091218105755000g9glffk5.1.jpg
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2005-01/15/xin_420102150950179109648.jpg
http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/.e1d/img/4.0/global/basketball/nba/players/3391.jpg

[Mr. I'm So Rad]

The Patrick Beverley Curse

[The Choken One]

He went out the only way he knows how... fighting like a champ

I can't help but feel proud. The three toughest dudes in the league are out.. and they all went out fighting..

Respect to Kobe, Rondo, and Westbrook.. :applause:

The playoffs are nothing without these dudes. Can't even say I'll be watching.
This.

Playoffs are truly worthless. I never was one to put an asterisk next to last seasons, but man...LeBron really got gifted this season. He would of won with Cleveland an looked like a hero, but not no more.

Edit: can we not quote tards like Silk? Still have to put up with his autism despite him ignored.

[Kingwillball]

Holy Jesus...I mean, Moses......

The path for Lebron and company keeps getting easier and easier.....did he sign a deal with the devil?

This is the worst season for injuries I can remember........


The Knicks are still in the Heat's way..:confusedshrug:

In all honestly IF HEALTHY doesnt matter what team they are playing they are a truly great team and people on ISH seem to want to diminish that by using the injury bug excuse as a reason they are so dominant.

[Kingwillball]

Rondo, Rose, Kobe, Westbrook, Lee, Amare, Gallo

Am I missing anybody?


Most of them would't change the outcome of the championship either way..

[Legends66NBA7]

http://www.memecreator.org/static/images/memes/1274068.jpg

What mission ?

LeBron whooped OKC's ass last Finals too, with Westbrook.

[Magic 32]

Umm no he carried his team Deep in Playoffs year after year as a one man show.

http://brocouncil.com/images/stories/Articles/2013/04april/nba-debate-eastern-conference-weak.jpg

[Fudge]

Most of them would't change the outcome of the championship either way..
I didn't say they would. They still make playoffs not as interesting/entertaining though. Quit being an insecure little girl.

[9512]

Is this real life? so his streak of games is over now :facepalm I guess that makes it official every team has sustained major injuries except the HGH capital Miami Heat.

I think the streak only counts for regular season games?

[Solefade]

Kobe + healthy Lakers = no ring for Bron.

Kobe + Healthy Lakers + David Stern = MAYBE no ring for Bron lol

[jlip]

You hate to hear this for Westbrook and the Thunder, but I think that they are good enough to get through this first round without him, not their second round potential opponent though. I do expect to see some historically good scoring performances from Durant over the next few games.

[Kingwillball]

This.

Playoffs are truly worthless. I never was one to put an asterisk next to last seasons, but man...LeBron really got gifted this season. He would of won with Cleveland an looked like a hero, but not no more.

Edit: can we not quote tards like Silk? Still have to put up with his autism despite him ignored.



U sound Bitter man.. This HEat team is potentially an all time great one as is Lebron. Only Difference is they won't win most series in 6 but in 4 or 5.

[The Choken One]

I didn't say they would. They still make playoffs not as interesting/entertaining though. Quit being an insecure little girl.
Not possible. King has had LbJs dick in his mouth for years.

[Kingwillball]

I didn't say they would. They still make playoffs not as interesting/entertaining though. Quit being an insecure little girl.


As entertainment I agree.. Dude Im not insecure I am being honest.

[Trollsmasher]

:oldlol: at those thinking Durant is going on a scoring tear

The shots Westbrook has been taking will be simply taken by Reggie Jackson. Durant is not about to drop that TS%.

[Chrono90]

Harden should have stayed. This would have been his time to shine.

[Fudge]

As entertainment I agree.. Dude Im not insecure I am being honest.
Lol

[Sarcastic]

No Westbrook. No Harden.

They are back to being the Supersonics again.

[The Choken One]

As entertainment I agree.. Dude Im not insecure I am being honest.
It appears to me you need to look up the definition of insecure.

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

WTF would Kobe have done ? he makes no difference this year to LeBron's run, just like last year..and the year before that etc.
explain.

[chosen_wun]

U sound Bitter man.. This HEat team is potentially an all time great one as is Lebron. Only Difference is they won't win most series in 6 but in 4 or 5.
Why do you say "HEat" ?

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

Umm no he carried his team Deep in Playoffs year after year as a one man show.
Yeah, I remember! Pretty much while you were a Utah Jazz fan :cheers:

[tomtucker]

think you are forgeting the clippers........clippers-heat finals.......

[Solefade]

Not sure how Kobe fans go from barely making the playoffs (w/ David Sterns help) to Lakers would have had something to do with LeBron not getting a ring. SMH.

[Rose'sACL]

This.

Playoffs are truly worthless. I never was one to put an asterisk next to last seasons, but man...LeBron really got gifted this season. He would of won with Cleveland an looked like a hero, but not no more.

Edit: can we not quote tards like Silk? Still have to put up with his autism despite him ignored.
the only asterisk should be for 2002 lakers title. i would have put asterisk if heat was responsible was these injuries. Unless you are saying that all these players are faking injuries because of fear of playing against heat, there is not any reason to put an asterisk no matter who wins.

I still believe that spurs sweep lakers and get some rest for their players and they make the finals and may be win it. it would be so sweet.

[Kingwillball]

It appears to me you need to look up the definition of insecure.


If I am giving my Honest Opinion how is that insecure ? If the HEat were not the best team I would say well they have a chance or anything can happen ect. When there are alot of people saying ONLY reason Heat are winning is cause of injuries that is an insult and a Jab at Lebron and their team.

[D-Rose]

Sad news for RW and Thunder fans...

Must say the Spurs look good to come out the West.

[Kingwillball]

Yeah, I remember! Pretty much while you were a Utah Jazz fan :cheers:


Ummm I never was a Utah Jazz fan.. They are one of the Lamest teams and Orgs in the NBA.

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

Most of them would't change the outcome of the championship either way..
Who cares? They'd make the Play-offs a lot more interesting.

[bmd]

http://www.memecreator.org/static/images/memes/1274123.jpg

[HomieWeMajor]

If I am giving my Honest Opinion how is that insecure ? If the HEat were not the best team I would say well they have a chance or anything can happen ect. When there are alot of people saying ONLY reason Heat are winning is cause of injuries that is an insult and a Jab at Lebron and their team.
Can you shut your bitch ass up ?

[Kingwillball]

Why do you say "HEat" ?

Caplock.. sorry

[Rose'sACL]

Not sure how Kobe fans go from barely making the playoffs (w/ David Sterns help) to Lakers would have had something to do with LeBron not getting a ring. SMH.
I don't blame lakers fans much. they are used to winning rings and when their team performs badly, they find any reason to discredit every other team. it just shows their class. I used to think that heat trolls are the worst but then this season began and lakers fans became the biggest troll on every basketball related site.

[Kingwillball]

Can you shut your bitch ass up ?


Can U shut me up ? People love to spout off than I bring the Truth and they don't want to hear it.. :confusedshrug:

[Kingwillball]

Who cares? They'd make the Play-offs a lot more interesting.


I agree

[Magic 32]

the only asterisk should be for 2002 lakers title. i would have put asterisk if heat was responsible was these injuries. Unless you are saying that all these players are faking injuries because of fear of playing against heat, there is not any reason to put an asterisk no matter who wins.

I still believe that spurs sweep lakers and get some rest for their players and they make the finals and may be win it. it would be so sweet.

Spurs in 2007 then.

http://www.espn.go.com/photo/2007/0514/nba_dime_395.jpg

[highwhey]

No Westbrook. No Harden.

They are back to being the Supersonics again.
This is 2013 kd, he can go a stretch without Westbrook. The team has good talent too. If Indiana held their own against Miami last year, okc can hold their ground for a while.apples and oranges, sure but its not like okc is playing against a team with any lockdown defenders yet. Hopefully Westbrook does return soon. Pus, 2-0 doesn't hurt ether.

[Ancient Legend]

Whatever it takes, right Perkins?

[Fudge]

Thank the lawd.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--thunder-guard-russell-westbrook-to-have-knee-surgery--return-this-season-uncertain-173113321.html

[Nash]

Man this is sad, Westbrook is one of my favorite players to watch. He's so much fun, hopefully he'll get back to his old self

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

Ummm I never was a Utah Jazz fan.. They are one of the Lamest teams and Orgs in the NBA.
You sure as hell weren't rooting for the miami heat a few years back.

[The Choken One]

I don't blame lakers fans much. they are used to winning rings and when their team performs badly, they find any reason to discredit every other team. it just shows their class. I used to think that heat trolls are the worst but then this season began and lakers fans became the biggest troll on every basketball related site.
Your username...and you bring up class?

Welp, I see we have a high school dropout on our hands.

[jzek]

I for one am happy to see KD unleashing everything he has! Westbrook was the only one holding him back so now I expect 40-45 PPG.

[Kingwillball]

Thank the lawd.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--thunder-guard-russell-westbrook-to-have-knee-surgery--return-this-season-uncertain-173113321.html


This Kid is a Stud athlete and one of my Favorite Players in the league to watch.. He will be fine in the long run but how fast can he make it back this year?

[brantonli]

Whoa, that was unexpected. Westbrook look really hurt, but still played heavy minutes in that game. I'm really sorry to see Westbrook go (who doesn't want to see Beverley and westbrook duke it out again, you rarely see physicality on the perimeter but those two had it), but at least it does, sort of, improve the Rockets chances. Maybe that' why he was bricking so many jumpers the last game.

[KG215]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA 11m
Y! Story: OKC's Russell Westbrook could return within weeks -- not months -- depending on course of knee procedure.
https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA

[Rose'sACL]

Your username...and you bring up class?

Welp, I see we have a high school dropout on our hands.
my username is not a joke on rose but a joke on the big deal his injury has become even though people making big deal of it don't know him personally.

[Fudge]

This Kid is a Stud athlete and one of my Favorite Players in the league to watch.. He will be fine in the long run but how fast can he make it back this year?
Hopefully soon. Real soon. Kevin Martin as the 2nd option for the rest of this series and probably the next if we advance, that screams trouble.

[BlackVVaves]

Whoa, that was unexpected. Westbrook look really hurt, but still played heavy minutes in that game. I'm really sorry to see Westbrook go (who doesn't want to see Beverley and westbrook duke it out again, you rarely see physicality on the perimeter but those two had it), but at least it does, sort of, improve the Rockets chances. Maybe that' why he was bricking so many jumpers the last game.

Really? That's what you're holding your hat on right now? Really?

[SilkkTheShocker]

Spurs in 2007 then.

http://www.espn.go.com/photo/2007/0514/nba_dime_395.jpg

Fun fact: I have those same shoes that Horry is wearing.

[thesage]

Now would be a really nice time to have James Harden on your team.

first thing I thought.

[DuMa]

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6z0jy9zkv1qgn6fro1_500.jpg

feels bad as that KG injury that changed the entire 2009 Playoffs. Forgive us for we have sinned, GODBROOK

[Burgz V2]

it depends what his swelling is like right after surgery. When there is no swelling in the knee he can begin his rehab. The longer he sits the more intensive the rehab has to be because it will have been a longer time without physical activity.

Ron Artest returned quickly because he had virtually no swelling, which even the doctor admitted is not normal, usually there is some type of swelling. So no one can really predict how quickly he'd be back until after his surgery, it's not as black and white as people make it seem

[Ancient Legend]

Bush League or Wise Gamble?

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/2529277/russhurt_medium.gif

Then again, Andre Miller once faked a time out while everyone was not defending and made a layup.

[jimmy77x]

You sure as hell weren't rooting for the miami heat a few years back.

Thats because he was a cavs fan pre 2010 :lol

[9512]

I for one am happy to see KD unleashing everything he has! Westbrook was the only one holding him back so now I expect 40-45 PPG.

And if OKC wins it all, will Westbrook throw a hissy fit and demand to be traded?

[NumberSix]

I haven't made my feelings about OKC a secret. That being said, this is pretty crappy. Even if you hate a team, you never want to see this happen to a player.

[UtahJazzFan88]

Bush League or Wise Gamble?

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/2529277/russhurt_medium.gif

Then again, Andre Miller once faked a time out while everyone was not defending and made a layup.

Players do that all the time when teams take timeouts like that, its the playoffs, it's incidental contact.

[NumberSix]

Players do that all the time when teams take timeouts like that, its the playoffs, it's incidental contact.
He was clearly going for the ball. St an unfortunate accedent.

[brantonli]

Really? That's what you're holding your hat on right now? Really?

Should I be mourning for Westbrook now? He got injured, really unfortunate for him and the Thunder, but my Rockets got a slight boost.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHPOzQzk9Qo

[brandonislegend]

That sucks, all those Westbrook dick riders should have kept their mouth closed about he'll never get injured. Hope he comes back asap. I

[Kellogs4toniee]

This season sucks.

Derrick Rose hasn't played all season.

Critical injuries to Lakers negated any chance to see there potential. Then Kobe the heart and soul goes down and misses playoffs.

One of the weakest years for the East.

And now this. They might as well just give Miami the trophy and lets all go home.

[ReturnofJPR]

Why bother with the rest of the playoffs? Just give Miami the trophy now.

Thunder can't beat the Heat, especially without James Harden.

Coach Pop & the Spurs can

[ClutchOver9000]

:( :( :(

[sportjames23]

Just saw this. OH. SHIT.

OKC is done for these playoffs. They might still get by HOU, but SA will take them out IF they get to the WCF.

We looking at SA vs MIA if the Heat get past NY.

[Kingwillball]

Thunder can't beat the Heat, especially without James Harden.

Coach Pop & the Spurs can


Not the Spurs team I have seen recently.

[OldSkoolball#52]

Unfortunate series of events. Patrick Beverly did nothign wrong tho.


Also, this really isn't that big a deal in all probability. If the Thunder get past the Rockets (it would actually probably benefit them to lose a couple games and extend the series as long as they win it eventually) Westbrook may actually be back by the next round. It's not like you're "never the same" after a meniscus tear. You can pretty much come back quickly and effectively. But again the question is can they hold off the Rockets without Chuckbrick? If so they'll be ok. If not then the injury obviously becomes their downfall.

[Rose'sACL]

This season sucks.

Derrick Rose hasn't played all season.

Critical injuries to Lakers negated any chance to see there potential. Then Kobe the heart and soul goes down and misses playoffs.

One of the weakest years for the East.

And now this. They might as well just give Miami the trophy and lets all go home.
guys like you are so ignorant and insulting. you are basically insulting clippers, spurs and knicks. go **** yourself. when spurs are out, you can say whatever you want. till then respect them.

[SilkkTheShocker]

Not the Spurs team I have seen recently.

Ignore him. This is the same guy that thinks Rose will win multiple championships :oldlol:

[DuMa]

He was still the same explosive self after that 2nd quarter incident. Its so tough to understand these kinds of injuries. Did Westbrook make it worse by playing as hard as he usually does after that incident?

[Batzman]

I died a little on the inside when I heard the news. Out of all the people, why Russell? On the Beverly collision too? It's just really ****ed up.

What exactly is the recovery time? Is he out for months? Or will he be able to come back if the Thunder make it deep without him?

[Scholar]

I bet Westbrook comes back before Rose.

[Leftimage]

Since I'm not a huge OKC fan, per se, my first thought when I heard this news was: can't wait to see what solo Durant has got.

Can he hold down the fort for 2-3 series without Westbrook ?


I wanna see dem 25 shots per game baby

[RoseCity07]

I'm truly shocked at this news. I never thought he would get hurt. The guy was like I invincible. This really sucks for okc. If they repair it he will be out a while. If they remove the torn part he might come back faster.

[sportjames23]

I bet Westbrook comes back before Rose.


Funny you should say that:

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=297544

[jimmy77x]

..

[OldSkoolball#52]

He was still the same explosive self after that 2nd quarter incident. Its so tough to understand these kinds of injuries. Did Westbrook make it worse by playing as hard as he usually does after that incident?

I tore a meniscus playing soccer back in high school and while you can finish the game because the adrenaline and movement keeps it from swelling immediately, it does lock up after the game.

But the truth is you really DO NOT need surgery for a meniscus tear. It will heal on its own, fairly quickly. But doctors will recommend the surgery every time because it puts three grand in their pockets for doing an operation which takes a couple hours. And the average person has no idea about it and just trusts what the doctor recommends.

People are naive enough to believe doctors are any different than mechanics or contractors. They're out for the dough just the same. Your ignorance is their next trip to Oahu

[ripthekik]

http://oi48.tinypic.com/1608xw7.jpg
this.
just hand it to the heat already :facepalm

[East_Stone_Ya]

damn OKC in trouble now :(

[Leftimage]

:oldlol:

Hype? There's still "hype" surrounding a 6 year vet?

Expected post from you. I don't even care how well Durant does or not. I just wanna see how this team bounces back without the motor and heart of the team. Martin and Jackson, I'm hoping, steps it up.

To be fair there is still ''hype'' about guys like LBJ, with some claiming he's G.O.A.T material and others not...

[Apogee]

this.
just hand it to the heat already :facepalm



How is it the Heat's fault that the other teams are battling injuries? We had to deal with them last year during the playoffs just like teams are going to have to step up this year. Lets not pretend that OKC even had a chance this year anyway..

Heat picked up some great pieces over the summer while the Thunder gave away the beard for nothing.

[ripthekik]

hey heat, enjoy your empty given ring. it means as much as dennis rodman's nose ring.

[Nick Young]

beverly that piece of garbage can dog shit:facepalm

[Andrei89]

hey heat, enjoy your empty given ring. it means as much as dennis rodman's nose ring.


So mad you.:lol :lol :lol

[Apogee]

hey heat, enjoy your empty given ring. it means as much as dennis rodman's nose ring.


:facepalm

As if the Thunder actually posed a threat.. Some of you people are just :facepalm

[Xsatyr]

beverly that piece of garbage can dog shit:facepalm

It was a clean play, unfortunate outcome.

[Nick Young]

It was a clean play, unfortunate outcome.
going for a retarded steal when GOATbrook wants to call a time out.

Bullshit play from a bullshit scrub player.

[Leftimage]

this.
just hand it to the heat already :facepalm

Are you implying the the Heat wouldn't have swept the Thunder barring this injury?

In 2012-13 the Heat have improved to a greater degree than the Thunder, and this is after beating them down in last year's finals...

[SCdac]

Totally sucks. westbrook is one of the best scorers in the league and the Thunder's one-two punch is near unstoppable.

[SpurrDurr]

The only bright side is that we can finally see how Durant will fare without Westbrook.

[chosen_wun]

going for a retarded steal when GOATbrook wants to call a time out.

Bullshit play from a bullshit scrub player.
A Kobesexual mad that a team that threatens the Heat's chances to win a title, has been weakened.

Sad bunch Kobe fans are nowadays.

[Xsatyr]

going for a retarded steal when GOATbrook wants to call a time out.

Bullshit play from a bullshit scrub player.

It was a savvy move, many players go for a the steal. Offensive players even sneak in lay-ups faking a timeout. Clean play.

Kednrick Perkins approves.

"I'm sorry to piss people off. I'm trying to win a ring sooo anything goes while you the heat of the battle."

[millwad]

going for a retarded steal when GOATbrook wants to call a time out.

Bullshit play from a bullshit scrub player.

Scrub players don't put up 16 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 steals vs an elite team.

[TaLvsCuaL]

Sad news :(

Also, these playoffs are becoming increasingly worse

[longtime lurker]

Anyone have a link to the play?

[Jailblazers7]

Only bright side is that I might get to watch the SA/MIA Finals that I want to see.

[DMAVS41]

Damn.

[NBAller]

after reading the first couple pages i just skipped to the last page seeing as how most of the posts are just being regurgitated over and over....westbrook finally got a injury...bohooo....

houston needs to take advantage of this opportunity and put knife though damn heart.

[loganwadams]

This could be Clippers' ticket in to the Finals :D

[daj0264]

now okc have a chance of winning it all

[Jailblazers7]

I was looking to a West Finals of OKC vs SA tho. That would have been really fun to watch with both teams healthy.

[NBAller]

now okc have a chance of winning it all

:lol

on a side note i'm interested in how many other nba players will tweet showing sympathy like they have for kobe and lee

[fos]

I actually think they got better, addition by subtraction :confusedshrug:

It's Reggie Jackson time!!!

[Noob Saibot]

sorry to hear this from westbrook fans. even today's NBA ironman is out. too many injuries this year. inb4 another superstar gets injured, only a matter of time.

[jimmy77x]

silk banned again :roll: :roll: about time.

[Anaximandro1]

Sucks :(

Get well soon,Westbrook (Spurs fan here)

[Poetry]

even today's NBA ironman is out. too many injuries this year. inb4 another superstar gets injured, only a matter of time.

Hope he has a speedy recovery.

[Leftimage]

sorry to hear this from westbrook fans. even today's NBA ironman is out. too many injuries this year. inb4 another superstar gets injured, only a matter of time.

Appears to be mostly limited to ball-dominating back-court players:
Rose, Kobe, Westbrook, Rondo

Which is unsurprising given their energetic styles of play.

[I.R.Beast]

i wanna cry man...smh.. He's my favorite player.. People are gonna see just how important westbrook is to Durant's offensive out/efficiency.

[NBAller]

****ing Lin better step up.

[Clutch]

Tough news. Guy is a warrior,he'll come back strong.

[Noob Saibot]

Appears to be mostly limited to ball-dominating back-court players:
Rose, Kobe, Westbrook, Rondo

Which is unsurprising given their energetic styles of play.

wouldn't the same be applied to LeBron or Carmelo?

[HorryIsMyMVP]

This could be Clippers' ticket in to the Finals :D
If only Memphis and every other team wasn't better then the Clippers then yeah it would be.

[sportjames23]

silk banned again :roll: :roll: about time.


He'll be back. He's like the undead.

[Kellogs4toniee]

guys like you are so ignorant and insulting. you are basically insulting clippers, spurs and knicks. go **** yourself. when spurs are out, you can say whatever you want. till then respect them.

Lmao chill April-born. That's honestly how I feel, and I know I'm not in the lone here. I don't think any of those teams have a solid chance against Miami in best of seven. I WANT them to win, heck Spurs are one of the teams I respect the most in the league... but I don't think it's going to happen.

Relax young'in, it's just an opinion.

[Leftimage]

wouldn't the same be applied to LeBron or Carmelo?

Nah they're wing players built like bulls. Durant on the other hand could possibly fit the bill - though he often manages to float around contact pretty well.

Add Wade to the list... he's actually getting treatment on his knee as we speak.

[KG215]

Appears to be mostly limited to ball-dominating back-court players:
Rose, Kobe, Westbrook, Rondo

Which is unsurprising given their energetic styles of play.
Except Westbrook's was a freak injury that had absolutely zero to do with his style of play or actual play on the court. He was slowly dribbling up the sideline to the timeline to call a timeout, and Beverly made a reckless play to go for the steal as the timeout was being called. Not implying the play was dirty, it was just unnecessary and reckless. It had nothing to do with Westbrook's style of play because it didn't happen in the flow of the game on one his driving layups or pull-up jumpers.

[NBAller]

beverly prying open locked doors :bowdown:

[Xsatyr]

Except Westbrook's was a freak injury that had absolutely zero to do with his style of play or actual play on the court. He was slowly dribbling up the sideline to the timeline to call a timeout, and Beverly made a reckless play to go for the steal as the timeout was being called. Not implying the play was dirty, it was just unnecessary and reckless. It had nothing to do with Westbrook's style of play because it didn't happen in the flow of the game on one his driving layups or pull-up jumpers.

Lol at OKC fans hating on Beverly who made a play for the ball and almost got the steal. Yet they praise Perkins for his savvy hold on Parsons.


"I'm sorry to piss people off. I'm trying to win a ring sooo anything goes while you the heat of the battle."

Kendrick Perkins

[NBAller]

Lol at OKC fans hating on Beverly who made a play for the ball and almost got the steal. Yet they praise Perkins for his savvy hold on Parsons.


"I'm sorry to piss people off. I'm trying to win a ring sooo anything goes while you the heat of the battle."

Kendrick Perkins

i know right. if the players were switched they would worship westbrook for playing with such emotion and call every other player weak for not matching his emotion on the court

it's just misguided anger

they mad.... we glad...

[yobore]

It looked like the exact same type of injury that happened to CP. Paul ran into a cameraman came back to play a little in that game so noone thought it was a big deal and the next thing you know he went from averaging 23/11 to 15.8/9.8.

[ripthekik]

:facepalm

As if the Thunder actually posed a threat.. Some of you people are just :facepalm
um.. the defending western champions?
the heat is already stacked beyond reasonable, and the next team that has a minute chance just got its top 2 player knocked out.

Congrats heat, you want it easy, you got it easy :applause:

[brantonli]

Look for Durant to get a triple double next game. The rockets defense will be even more focused on him, might even switch to a 3-2 zone rather than 2-3 to cover more perimeter players now that Westbrook is out.

[KG215]

Lol at OKC fans hating on Beverly who made a play for the ball and almost got the steal. Yet they praise Perkins for his savvy hold on Parsons.


"I'm sorry to piss people off. I'm trying to win a ring sooo anything goes while you the heat of the battle."

Kendrick Perkins
Find me one OKC fan who ever praised Perkins for his hold on Parsons. Every OKC fan on here hates Perkins and no one was defending him. What Beverly did was an unnecessary play and a bit reckless. There's no other way to really describe it. It wasn't dirty, it wasn't done intentionally, but it was something that was completely avoidable. Especially since it was fairly obvious Westbrook was going to call a timeout. And yes, I'm aware players do that from time to time trying to sell the timeout, only to fake it and go for a layup.

What Perkins did was bush league and stupid. I nor anyone else has tried to defend what he did. Get that out of your head. But his play didn't lead to a possible season ending injury to a vital piece to the other team. Thus, the two aren't comparable. If it had, though, you'd be getting the same type of reactions out of Rockets fans that you're getting from OKC fans right now. And guess what, I wouldn't be calling Rockets fans out and saying they were wrong. I wouldn't be defending Perkins, nor Ibaka, KD, Collison, etc. if they were the one that had done it.

[KG215]

It looked like the exact same type of injury that happened to CP. Paul ran into a cameraman came back to play a little in that game so noone thought it was a big deal and the next thing you know he went from averaging 23/11 to 15.8/9.8.
What kind of tear was CP3's? Was it a lateral tear like Westbrook's? I know CP3 had surgery in the offseason and had to rehab and was on crutches most of the summer.

Honestly, were weren't beating Miami this year anyway. I'd rather Westbrook get the full repair and miss more time and come back healthy, instead of getting the quick fix that would allow him to comeback quicker but potentially cause more permanent damage.

[millwad]

Look for Durant to get a triple double next game. The rockets defense will be even more focused on him, might even switch to a 3-2 zone rather than 2-3 to cover more perimeter players now that Westbrook is out.

I think that OKC will put in Martin in the first 5 now, it would make perfect sense.

[Xsatyr]

Find me one OKC fan who ever praised Perkins for his hold on Parsons. Every OKC fan on here hates Perkins and no one was defending him. What Beverly did was an unnecessary play and a bit reckless. There's no other way to really describe it. It wasn't dirty, it wasn't done intentionally, but it was something that was completely avoidable. Especially since it was fairly obvious Westbrook was going to call a timeout. And yes, I'm aware players do that from time to time trying to sell the timeout, only to fake it and go for a layup.

Reckless?? Dude almost got the steal. Gtfo with your soft ass.