A few a.m. links

Regarding KG’s injury, I have the exact same thougth process as Red’s Army. Something, and I don’t know what it is, was just not right about the whole thing? I just feel that somehow, some way, we just don’t (and maybe never will) know exactly what transpired. I’m not assigning blame but I’d be lying if said I was not at least somewhat suspicious.

KG is really hurt. He’s not pretending. A local Boston sportscaster implied that KG could have and should have taken a “shot”. He was comparing KG’s situation to the fact that several Bruins played injured in the playoffs, one with a broken rib. I guess the shot the sportscaster was refering to was either cortisone to control inflammation or a local anesthetic. To me, that suggestion is ridiculous. First off, no one, not even the Doctors know exactly what is wrong with KG’s knee. They probably won’t know the full extent until they do the surgery. So treating an unknown condition is not proper medical care. Covering up the condition with medications so that the player could possibly perform on the court is also ridiculous. If he was medicated to mask the pain and he was able and did play who knows what that could have done to make the injury worse and maybe irreparable. Pain is the body’s protective mechanism to tell one something is wrong. If you know exactly what the problem is and that masking it won’t involve further damage, maybe it should be considered. In KG’s case this would be foolish, unfair to the player and organization and possibly medical malpractice. I think the C’s and KG followed the proper path.

I´m wondering why he didn`t have surgery already. Ok, today´s his birthday, maybe he didn`t want to ruin it with a surgery. I could understand that. However, every day more means one more day of waiting for his comeback

I´ve seen soccer players transported directly to the hospital after an injury, just because they were so important for their team.

If he really needs surgery, I see no valid reason why he`s isn`t already in the hospital.

Here’s what Wikipedia has to say about the function of the Popliteus muscle.

“The popliteus muscle in the leg is used to unlock the knee by laterally rotating the femur on the tibia during a closed chain movement (such as one with the foot in contact with the ground). When the knee is in full extension; the femur slightly medially rotates on the tibia to lock the knee joint in place. Popliteus is often referred to as the “Key” to unlocking the knee since it begins knee flexion by laterally rotating the femur on the tibia."

Garnett strained his Popliteus tendon, and although I am not medically trained, I believe that it is safe for me to assume that this injury affected the unlock / lock mechanism of his knee.

I have read here in the blog that sometimes, Garnett’s knee would be fine … sometimes it would lock up on him _ somthing that is characteristic of popliteus muscle / tendon injuries.

It looks like the Popliteus muscle / tendon is CRITICAL to proper knee function. If this is so, I understand the decision made by the Celtics NOT to play Garnett.

Is exactly the reason why most of America hates Boston fans. Just as quickly as they lionize someone for stupid meaningless crap like “bloody socks” and “walking boots”, they turn their back on someone who brought them a championship and passive-aggressively accuse him of faking an injury. It’s disgusting. Yeah, because that’s been KG’s reputation his whole career. Using fake injuries as an excuse not to play. What a lazy, selfish prick.

Sorry, that stuff just really makes me mad. Have some perspective and stop being so fickle FGS.

I am not accusing KG of faking anything. I’m not denying he’s hurt, I’m just questioning whether he could have played through the pain. And..like I stated in the blog…the Celtics did him no favors with the way they explained the injury and his status.

I like it how the cavs are doing SO good during the playoffs that it is seen as being BORING!
“Oh man those Cavs are destroying teams so often it’s really getting old!”….hilarious

…that I’m rooting for LeBron now?

While I believe that KG has a severe enough injury to warrant surgury, I, too, will always wonder whether or not he should have come out on the floor for game 7. My viewing of sports goes back to the 60’s and let me tell you that nothing KG is going through even comes close to what Willis Reed endured in the ’72 Finals.

He limped out onto the MSG floor for the game 7 player intros with a BROKEN LEG and the place went bonkers. He scored the games first 2 buckets by planting himself by the basket as he could hardly move. After those scores, he came out for the rest of the game but the Knicks went on to win the game and the MSG crowd was insane for the whole game.

That is what inspired player leadership is all about. Don’t get me started about McHale in the ’87 Finals.

I am gobsmacked that anyone can seriously question KG’s committment and his willingness to play through pain. How many games up until his recent injuries did he miss? If he’s not missing a meaningless ‘Wolves game in late March, he’s not sitting out of the playoffs without being REALLY hurt. I mean, cripes, the man’s earned enough respect to not have his toughness questioned.