The ankle injury doesn't worry me much, but I am concerned with this turf toe. Turf toe is apparently one of those nagging injuries that can last forever.
Joe Mama
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Stoudemire return up in air
Paul Coro
The Arizona Republic
Jan. 23, 2004 12:00 AM
For now, the Suns must settle for Amare Stoudemire hitting shots over Marc Iavaroni.
Stoudemire's post-practice workout with the assistant coach is the closest thing to floor time right now for Stoudemire. He will not play against San Antonio tonight, as once hoped. He did not practice with the team Thursday.
There is no timetable for his return from the Sunday play that aggravated injuries to his previously sprained left ankle and a right toe that was operated on last summer. Stoudemire went above the rim to block Portland forward Ruben Patterson's finish to a fast break but landed hard before Patterson landed on him.
Stoudemire said the hyperextended toe is more painful than the ankle.
"It's just going to take awhile," he said. "I want to make sure it's 100 percent before I go back out there."
Stoudemire returned to the court a week earlier than expected this month after missing a month of action. He said he did so without any pressure.
"This time, I just want to make sure I make the right decision," said Stoudemire, who puts himself at 75 percent. "I was ready to come back that game (Jan. 9 vs. Sacramento). I should have waited just one more week to strengthen the muscle a little more."
Head trainer Aaron Nelson said Stoudemire's ankle suffered from an impact rather than another roll.
"It's more of a jarring effect," Nelson said. "There's a lot less risk to damaging something else.
"He'll play when he's ready. It's totally up to Amare."
Still a player
Suns center Scott Williams' decision to hold onto his practice jersey in lieu of a whistle was praised by coach Mike D'Antoni.
Williams, moved to the injured list during this youth movement, had been offered an assistant coaching job on the Phoenix staff.
"You know what a player should do?" D'Antoni said. "He should play until they rip the jersey off him. It's the best job in the world."
Free throws
The Suns are 3-0 when they have been able to play the starting lineup they want to use. Stoudemire, Shawn Marion, Jake Voskuhl, Leandro Barbosa and Joe Johnson won three in a row before Stoudemire went down.
• Johnson is shooting 51.2 percent since the trade of Stephon Marbury. Before, he was at 38.9 percent
Joe Mama
http://www.azcentral.com/sports/suns/0123sunsnb0123.html
Stoudemire return up in air
Paul Coro
The Arizona Republic
Jan. 23, 2004 12:00 AM
For now, the Suns must settle for Amare Stoudemire hitting shots over Marc Iavaroni.
Stoudemire's post-practice workout with the assistant coach is the closest thing to floor time right now for Stoudemire. He will not play against San Antonio tonight, as once hoped. He did not practice with the team Thursday.
There is no timetable for his return from the Sunday play that aggravated injuries to his previously sprained left ankle and a right toe that was operated on last summer. Stoudemire went above the rim to block Portland forward Ruben Patterson's finish to a fast break but landed hard before Patterson landed on him.
Stoudemire said the hyperextended toe is more painful than the ankle.
"It's just going to take awhile," he said. "I want to make sure it's 100 percent before I go back out there."
Stoudemire returned to the court a week earlier than expected this month after missing a month of action. He said he did so without any pressure.
"This time, I just want to make sure I make the right decision," said Stoudemire, who puts himself at 75 percent. "I was ready to come back that game (Jan. 9 vs. Sacramento). I should have waited just one more week to strengthen the muscle a little more."
Head trainer Aaron Nelson said Stoudemire's ankle suffered from an impact rather than another roll.
"It's more of a jarring effect," Nelson said. "There's a lot less risk to damaging something else.
"He'll play when he's ready. It's totally up to Amare."
Still a player
Suns center Scott Williams' decision to hold onto his practice jersey in lieu of a whistle was praised by coach Mike D'Antoni.
Williams, moved to the injured list during this youth movement, had been offered an assistant coaching job on the Phoenix staff.
"You know what a player should do?" D'Antoni said. "He should play until they rip the jersey off him. It's the best job in the world."
Free throws
The Suns are 3-0 when they have been able to play the starting lineup they want to use. Stoudemire, Shawn Marion, Jake Voskuhl, Leandro Barbosa and Joe Johnson won three in a row before Stoudemire went down.
• Johnson is shooting 51.2 percent since the trade of Stephon Marbury. Before, he was at 38.9 percent
