Asik, 30, has missed every game since the All-Star break after contracting a bacterial infection that caused him to lose significant weight. He has played just 14 total minutes in three appearances since the start of the calendar year. “He went through a tough time trying to see what was wrong with him,” Gentry said. “I think it’s a slim chance that he’ll be back playing this year.”
They're probably going to stretch his contract this summer anyway, they don't need him at all and his contract is way too long
Damn, hoping for a speedy recovery. Incredible how no one in the league mentioned this one bit. Seems like a serious ailment.
I don't know about his health. Even independent of health though, going from playing with James to NOP with 0 playmakers is definitely gonna effect his play since he cant create his own shot.
Montezuma's Revenge http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/...k-battling-bacterial-infection-all-star-break
Which center are you referring to, since both fit the description mentioned? Even D-Mo hiding could fall in line with the description.
I hope he getz better, but it looks like he's done. 30 years old, bad health, huge contract. Good luck Asik.
sad to see this happen to asik. i was really excited when we got him from chicago. he looks like a corpse being skinny and so damn pale. needs to get some sun
I know I shouldn't be saying this when the guy is having the sickness, but it is true. Dwight made Asik obsolete and he never fully recovered from that blow.
