Pietrus fails physical

[Griffin]

France had hoped to have Phoenix Suns sharpshooter Mickael Pietrus in their squad this summer when they attempt to qualify for the London Games but the country’s basketball federation have ruled him out on medical grounds.

All of the players in the French preliminary squad have been given medical examinations at the INSEP in Paris this week, including Pietrus, a 29-year-old swingman who has been hindered by a wrist injury in the past.

The French Basketball Federation said: “Following several medical examinations carried out at the beginning of preparations and after consulting the medical staff of Team France, Mickael Pietrus will not play at EuroBasket 2011 for medical reasons.”

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/214734/Pietrus_Fails_Physical_Ruled_Out_For_Eurobasket

 

[AzStevenCal]

"France had hoped to have Phoenix Suns sharpshooter Mickael Pietrus in their squad this summer when they attempt to qualify for the London Games but the country’s basketball federation have ruled him out on medical grounds."

Sharpshooter???

Steve

 

[Folster]

Sharpshooter???

Steve

French standards are low.

 

[Mainstreet]

Pietrus will have minor knee surgery per azcentral article written by Paul Coro dated 7-14-2011.

This may help explain why he never returned to play for the Suns after he was sidelined with an injury (quadriceps-tendon strain) near the same knee.

http://www.azcentral.com/sports/sun...-suns-mickael-pietrus-minor-knee-surgery.html

 

[AzStevenCal]

French standards are low.

Ha. I love a good French joke. As a matter of fact, I love a bad French joke and pretty much everything in between.

Steve

 

[dodie53]

i hoped they used "high flyer"