Andre Drummond misses shootaround
Keith Langlois of Pistons.com:
Andre Drummond did not participate in today’s shootaround. Status still uncertain for tonight’s game with San Antonio.
The Pistons should look out for Andre Drummond’s long-term health above all else, so it’d fine to hold him out tonight. But, man, Pistons games aren’t as fun when he’s off the court.
Players: Andre Drummond
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Feb 8, 2013 • 5:37 pm
by Ryank
Drummond said the pain is near his tailbone. If that’s the case, this is a different type of injury. The lumbar vertebrae is normally where athletes and people in general feel pain, herniate disks, and develop arthritis. I’m guessing his injury is not a “back injury” at all and it’s probably unrelated to basketball.
Feb 8, 2013 • 5:49 pm
by Vince
Well its not like we’re in playoff contention, Drummond has played great thus far, might as well give the kid a break. We’re not going anywhere. I’d rather sit him for a month then risk aggravating an injury. I don’t mind him sitting out either, gives us an extended look at Slava and whether he was worth that contract and what exactly it is that made Joe D give it to him.
Feb 8, 2013 • 6:55 pm
by Chris N
Broken tailbone. He’s expected to be out 4-6 weeks.
Feb 8, 2013 • 7:27 pm
by ryan
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba–pistons-center-andre-drummond-to-miss-at-least-a-month-235236283.html
Ouch. The only concern here is that Andre Drummond get 100% healthy this summer but what a shitty end to his fun rookie season. If Joe Dumars tries to make a panic move to replace Andre with another big and push for the playoffs he should be fired immediately.