Lol, comparing a grade 1 knee sprain to a grade 2/3 turf toe....the doom and gloom clouds many judgements!
Has Zion Practiced
- Thread starter duhondukie
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He wasn't close because he hadn't practiced with contact. I think the moment he practices with any kind of contact is the moment he's probably ready to return. That could be today, then tomorrow.
we'll see how it all plays out. looking at the injury as reported and the timetable, 2 weeks is usually what you are looking at. 2 weeks is this wednesday. in k's press conf following the miami game it did sound (imo) more negative than the positive vibes i was feeling before. he also said that with a player like zion and his off the charts athleticism he HAS to be 100% before putting him into a competitive situation b/c his body cant handle anything less. it sounds like zion has been working individually with the coaches in isolated drills, but as stated before no contact to date.
Don’t take every word K says so literal. He’s going to err on the side of protecting Zion.
My unprofessional opinion is that we will see Zion in a limited role tomorrow night. If for nothing else but to get him an ovation from the fans.
At the very least, that sounds really good for the UNC game. I would love to see him tomorrow to shake off some rust prior to heading to UNC.
I’m thinking along the same lines... he plays about 15 mins tomorrow (shouldn’t need him long for a home game vs Wake) then a little more vs UNC and then he’s fully back by ACC tourney.. granite I’ve been wrong in the past
I like hearing ‘phase 4 of a 4-phase process’ when talking about his injury.
Yup to me that means he went thru contact today in practice and they are going to see how his knee responds between today and tomorrow
Yep. What I've heard all along is that once he practices with contact (and the knee responds well) there isn't much left holding him back.
Phase 4 is the MRI, right?
Lol I give up. I’m eagerly awaiting Zion’s return so that we may have our best chance at a title run, and I understand that he may not potentially return until the tournament. Hopefully it’s sooner. Yes, I remember feeling the same way about Kyrie. That’s all. I’m done, I’m wrong, I lost. Lol good day.
Phase 5 will be Teabagging Luke Mangey Eyebrows.
Phase 6 is returning for his sophomore year??
Phase 7, he stays all 4 years. Hangs 4 natty banners and #1 is retired in the rafters. He then enters a LeBron-less NBA with today’s stars on the decline and is undeniably the best player on the planet. Retires after 10 years and is handed the head coaching position here at Duke where everyone comes to play for the best player in basketball history and Duke proceeds to win the next 30 straight championships.
You really think K is going to be done coaching at 85, huh?
Hmm interesting topic. When will he retire?? And who will take the throne
Better start a separate thread for that one, Pisgah....don't want this one veering off course.
I was day dreaming a series of miracle scenarios... No sense in leaving that out! Lmao
If I start that thread I’ll have half of the board after me with pitchforks claiming that I’m a troll. I have to VERY carefully word anything neutral I say on here or I’ll get attacked in 5 seconds... Newbie treatment I guess? Lol
Very fast — Not going to lie, I was about ready to just delete my account. But I think this is the best board on the ‘net so I nutted up and rode it out. Not sure if I’ve gained much respect at all, I’m still susceptible to being labeled as a former member or troll. It’s definitely lightened up some though.
I’m just happy to talk Duke basketball, even if it comes with some hazing lol
Shut up, troll.
I’ll come clean - I do have a Tar Heels logo in my man cave.
... It’s just being pissed on by a Blue Devil
My family and I was at the Women’s game Sunday. We sat right in front of Carrawell, James, Jon, and Nolan. The way they talked Zion will return tomorrow. I hope this is real talk!!!
Was Gary-7 sitting with them? That’s some good coaching mafia gossip
Watching the TCU/KSU game and the announcer made a good point about Zion. At this point in the season, Zion isn’t going to be getting rusty having to sit out a few games. Question: could the added rest actually benefit him come tourney time? The man has a motor like I’ve never seen. I don’t even know if he knows what “tired” feels like. But, could this rest help him in a few weeks?
I hear it's essentially guaranteed Zion transfers after this semester anyway.
Note to self - start hitting womens games for insider info!
