Batum's Surgery Successful
by Dave on Oct 30, 2009 3:36 PM PDT
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This brief release from the Blazers:
BATUM UNDERGOES SHOULDER SURGERY
PORTLAND, Ore. - Trail Blazers forward Nicolas Batum underwent successful surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder, the Portland Trail Blazers announced today.
Dr. Neal ElAttrache performed the surgery at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles .
Batum is expected to be sidelined for up to five months.
--Dave (blazersub@yahoo.com)
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Good it was successful
Sucks he’s out another 5 months but at least we know it went well.
by shighkin on Oct 30, 2009 3:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
There has never been an initial "man we screwed up the surgery" press release in the history of pro sports
But slowly things happen that they cannot help and the Blazers Fellowship of the Ring begins to break apart
by Norsktroll on Oct 30, 2009 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In definitely positive news (unless he is allergic), Nic adopted a kitten
But slowly things happen that they cannot help and the Blazers Fellowship of the Ring begins to break apart
by Norsktroll on Oct 30, 2009 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is great news
I’d encourage Nic to come up with a new name…. those staff names are just so unthoughful…. I think Maurice would be a great cat name for him… it’s french and PTB related
World's phoniest apology-- "I'm sorry."
by bow4meow on Oct 30, 2009 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
kanye west's mom?
oh sports…
"Goals are good. Plans are better." -Ben.
by Sabonis4Ever on Oct 31, 2009 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
With the way things are going with the Blazers and the doctors,
I’m surprised they decided against amputating and let him keep the arm.
by BootStrapper on Oct 30, 2009 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
why else do you think they sent Nic to
Dr. Neal “Reattach me”?
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
by two4larue on Oct 30, 2009 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heal up soon Nic.
Can’t wait to get you back…..and hear Wheels with “BATUM-SHAKA-LAKA!” again.
by beefran on Oct 30, 2009 3:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why didn't he just use his magic powers to heal his labrum?
To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead. -- Thomas Paine, US patriot & political philosopher (1737 - 1809)
by Love on Oct 30, 2009 4:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay for a succesful surgery!
Boo for surgery at all…
by Rudiculous on Oct 30, 2009 5:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Get well soon Nic
we really r e a l l y R E A L L Y could’ve used you last night
World's phoniest apology-- "I'm sorry."
by bow4meow on Oct 30, 2009 5:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe it's just me, but...
Is anyone else bothered by the fact that this surgery took place in Los Angeles at a facility that, if you take some VERY minor creative liberties, comes across as “Kobeland Paid Clinic”?
Am I just being paranoid here?
Blazers win!
by The X-man on Oct 30, 2009 5:49 PM PDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
by annthefan on Oct 30, 2009 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know I'm being sarcastic, right?
Blazers win!
by The X-man on Oct 30, 2009 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dr. Neal = L*ker fan
he probably gave Batum the “let’s make sure he never shoots straight again” labrum special
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
by two4larue on Oct 30, 2009 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
His specialty are baseball players
If Nic starts throwing 90 mph outlet passes, you’ll know what they did there.
But slowly things happen that they cannot help and the Blazers Fellowship of the Ring begins to break apart
by Norsktroll on Oct 30, 2009 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
with apologies to Steve Czaban..
has a sports team ever announced an ‘unsuccessful’ surgery?
by skyman375 on Oct 30, 2009 8:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"Wait, torn labrum? Uh oh, we thought you said it was a torn labium."
Disclaimer: everything I know about basketball I learned on Blazersedge.
by pualo on Oct 30, 2009 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My favorite
“the results of the CT-scan were negative”
What? Do you mean his brain was missing?
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
by two4larue on Oct 31, 2009 9:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where can we mail the flowers and get well cards?
(PS- What kind of flowers to French dudes like?)
"We're going to play the right way. It ain't about you. It's about us. We can be successful if we play together. And that's what it's about. In this league, playing hard, playing together. Your numbers shouldn't matter." - Coach McMillan
by Hipster Olympic Team! on Oct 31, 2009 12:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
*do
(d’oh)
"We're going to play the right way. It ain't about you. It's about us. We can be successful if we play together. And that's what it's about. In this league, playing hard, playing together. Your numbers shouldn't matter." - Coach McMillan
by Hipster Olympic Team! on Oct 31, 2009 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's had same injury as Jameer Nelson
He’ll be rusty at first. However, his level of play will probably return to its normal level by the playoffs.
"I always believe there's a reason why you go through everything." -John Elway
by LACK on Oct 31, 2009 7:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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