tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402031415018253257.post5315704025185610392..comments2023-03-25T08:06:53.892-05:00Comments on Searching for Slava: BIG OWIE!David Murphyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16907807028320567641noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402031415018253257.post-19088968968851296212010-10-03T19:35:12.157-05:002010-10-03T19:35:12.157-05:00Given that the hoards of SfS readers aren't st...Given that the hoards of SfS readers aren't stepping up to respond - Kobe elected not to get surgery. The avulsion fracture's tricky to begin with, doctors often recommend simple splinting (and REST of said digit)to allow the bone chip to re-adhere. Naturally, Kobe taped it up and kept playing which resulted in all sorts of additional stress and damage, compounding existing arthritis in the corresponding knuckle. He got some opinions over the summer and decided just to go with rest and rehab. He says the finger feels stronger now and he's going to try getting through the season without any kind of bandage or support.David Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16907807028320567641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7402031415018253257.post-20908063123333999042010-10-01T19:26:32.701-05:002010-10-01T19:26:32.701-05:00The cashier at my local supermarket remarked the o...The cashier at my local supermarket remarked the other day that perhaps Andrew should sit until the All-Star break. Hmmm. Interesting thought. Personally, I am forever hopeful that the young, 7-foot lad will actually play a whole season and reach his full potential. Visions of Andrew, Kobe and Pau each scoring 20 points a night dances in my head. By the way, has anyone heard anything about Kobe's fingers? I know he had knee surgery in the off season, but I've heard nothing about the various hand and finger injuries. I pray to God he had that stuff fixed. He could barely hold the ball toward the end of the playoffs.dpitlikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05490784647309367908noreply@blogger.com