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Dwight Howard said he played with a torn MCL and meniscus in WCF

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by RV6, Oct 8, 2015.

  1. RV6

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dwight Howard just told us on Texans Radio that he played through a torn MCL and meniscus during the WCF vs the Warriors</p>&mdash; Mike Meltser (@MikeMeltser) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeMeltser/status/652263227095519232">October 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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  2. Snow Villiers

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    But I thought Dwight was soft?

    :rolleyes:

    Stupid of him to do, but let's stop acting like he doesn't want to win badly.
     
  4. KlutchQT

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    I'm blown away.

    No, seriously. I'm blown away. That is nuts.
     
  5. DarkHorse

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    Wow. That better figure into his legacy.
     
  6. RV6

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    I'm surprised that kind of info didn't leak out....I wonder if he's referring to very minor tears. No news of it or any rehab? :confused:
     
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    Texans radio? I have a feeling it was minor
     
  8. RedRedemption

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    Jesus.

    So that Josh Smith hit was as bad as it looked.
     
  9. forchette49

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    Keep in mind all sprains are actually slight tears. But yeah, no denying his guts now.
     
  10. kanggang

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    Is it possible to fully physically play on a torn MCL/meniscus? And how did it heal with him not getting surgery? Or did he get surgery?
     
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    Welp, that's it!!! We're screwed!!!!!
     
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    Did he get surgery in the offseason?
     
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    I'm glad this became a thread. I wasn't too sure what I heard and I didn't want to start a thread and freak everyone out.

    It was odd because when they interviewed Dwight and he told him, no one acted surprised. I would think Seth and Mike would ask more questions about it but they just blew over the topic, continuing with the interview...

    Sad that this probably won't get picked up by the media and Dwight is soft legacy will continue. But my respect for him grew a lot if he did play through that. He was a beast in some of the games in the WCF.
     
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    Was there any reports he got surgery in the offseason? I'm surprised he recovered that quickly if he did. If he didn't then he's going to have continuous swelling all season long.
     
  15. J Sizzle

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    Too soft. Doesn't care about winning.
     
  16. BigShasta

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    Aww explains the sitting out back to backs now.
     
  17. mfastx

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    And he's already playing preseason games less than four months later?!
     
  18. TheRealAllpro

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    What!? Is that even physically possible? I thought that was an 18 month injury.
     
  19. clutch citizen

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    He's got Rogue's powers. He took off his iverson sleeves and hugged Bev to absorb his healing powers. Dwight's nickname is now Rogue.
     
  20. peleincubus

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    that's not good to hear. from what i know that doesn't really fix itself without surgery.

    maybe i'm misinformed i dunno :confused::confused:
     

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