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[Injury] Granger to miss first 3 weeks due to calf injury

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by shastarocket, Oct 28, 2013.

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  1. shastarocket

    shastarocket Contributing Member

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    http://www.nba.com/pacers/news/granger-miss-three-weeks

     
    #1 shastarocket, Oct 28, 2013
  2. eddiewinslow

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    they did fine without him last year. I think adding scola was enough to push them over the top
     
    #2 eddiewinslow, Oct 28, 2013
  3. Jeff Who

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    Really? You think Scola would give them much needed help against Miami? I don't.

    They need Granger to play well and show that he can stay healthly so that they can ship him somewhere (where scoring is needed) to get a quality pg. Period.
     
    #3 Jeff Who, Oct 28, 2013
  4. TheRealist137

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    damn, all he is asked to do is spot up and shoot threes and he still gets hurt. I realize it's just precautionary but still.
     
    #4 TheRealist137, Oct 28, 2013
  5. GanjaRocket

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    lance stephenson can do more than he can at this point
     
    #5 GanjaRocket, Oct 28, 2013
  6. shastarocket

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    They did great without Granger, but I feel like that was more due to Hibbert's development and George's ascension into stardom.

    I believe in PG, but i'm not so comfortable with Hibbert. Also, Scola is a nice addition but he looked mediocre in PHX and his reputation comes from being a very good player on a bad team.
     
    #6 shastarocket, Oct 28, 2013
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    All Scola has to be is a competent backup to David West instead of a trainwreck.
     
    #7 A_3PO, Oct 28, 2013
  8. NotChandlerParsons

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    Yeah, the Pacers biggest problem was their bench was complete trash. Scola, Copeland, maybe Granger should help their offense not grind to a halt without the starting unit on the floor.
     
    #8 NotChandlerParsons, Oct 28, 2013
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    Wonder if a Granger/Gordon swap would work well for both parties?
     
    #9 Firebomb525, Oct 28, 2013
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    He should be traded to Portland. Injuries thrive there.
     
    #10 Jontro, Oct 28, 2013
  11. Willard Decker

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    It's been discussed before. Gordon seems to be healthy again after two injury-plagued seasons, so New Orleans may not be so quick to trade him unless they're out of it at the trading deadline and want to get his contract off the books. In any case, I don't see Granger staying in Indianapolis beyond this season. He's never been a particularly good defender, and the Pacers receive enough scoring from their starters. As others have suggested, they would benefit from a better PG than George Hill, who's probably better suited for a backup role.

    --Captain Decker
     
    #11 Willard Decker, Oct 28, 2013
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    So it begins
     
    #12 daywalker02, Oct 28, 2013
  13. GanjaRocket

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    I can see the suns trading for granger..

    then next summer they will have 28million free off the books
     
    #13 GanjaRocket, Oct 28, 2013
  14. Chamillionaire

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    If Granger is playing at a high level, I could see them making it to the finals this year. Scilla and Granger are big pieces to their success. Their PGs suck though.
     
    #14 Chamillionaire, Oct 28, 2013
  15. GanjaRocket

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    granger for dragic and other filler contracts!
     
    #15 GanjaRocket, Oct 28, 2013
  16. Nook

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    #1 It has started.... Granger is hurt AGAIN... the Pacers will never depend on him again.

    #2 Roy Hibbert slept through the regular season, he was down right TERRIBLE offensively but no one remembers because Hibbert stepped it up in the post season.
     
    #16 Nook, Oct 29, 2013
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    That would be so awesome.
     
    #17 RMGEEGEE, Oct 29, 2013
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    #18 supdudes, Oct 29, 2013
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    I hope Granger turns out fine. He can really be big for them coming off the bench. Him and Scola should be enough for Indy to take Miami finally.
     
    #19 Mr Exlax, Oct 30, 2013
  20. Jamers

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    glad i didn't picked him in my fantasy team!
     
    #20 Jamers, Oct 30, 2013
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