Danny Granger 13-14 Discussion

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  • vnzla81
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    • Jul 2008
    • 68174

    Re: Danny Granger 13-14 Discussion

    Originally posted by Hicks
    Did you see his final preseason game @CHI? I know many did not see that game. I was luckily able to, and I'm telling you it was easily the best he had looked.
    Yes I saw that game and he looked decent on the offensive side of the ball and by decent I mean a similar performance to what Butler had last game without the defense of course(Danny's D was bad but it was expected).

    I guess I'm judging him for what he used to be and to me what I saw in preseason was not even close, I mean even Larry is talking about him having "a lot of rust".

    By the way all this was expected, it's expected for DG, it's expected for Drose, it's expected for Kobe, it's expected for a lot of players but Westbrook lol, like Larry said now the questions is how the knee is going to be able to handle real games and how his body is going to react, we hope is going to be positively but in my case I'm not counting on it.

    Edit: I got to watch every preseason game even that horrible game were the cameraman was zooming everybody man that was bad.
    Last edited by vnzla81; 12-15-2013, 11:59 PM.
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    • MillerTime
      FREE LANCE
      • May 2008
      • 7625

      Re: Danny Granger 13-14 Discussion

      Indiana now is hoping for an early Christmas present as Granger is planning on a Dec. 20 return
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      I dont even know what to say...given the past, this date can change
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      • Anthem
        White and Nerdy
        • Jan 2004
        • 24482

        Re: Danny Granger 13-14 Discussion

        Originally posted by Hicks
        I'm only asking this because I know many did not get the chance to see this game because it wasn't locally broadcast, but did you happen to see his final preseason game @CHI? I was luckily able to, and I truly think he looked much better that game than he had earlier in the preseason. Had he not been sat down with the calf, I was ready to think 'he's back' in my own mind based on how he was looking that night.
        Sure. But just remember that vnzla didn't like Danny's game BEFORE his injury. He's not likely to suddenly have faith in it now.
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        • Bball
          Jimmy did what Jimmy did
          • Jan 2004
          • 26903

          Re: Danny Granger 13-14 Discussion

          Originally posted by Anthem
          Sure. But just remember that vnzla didn't like Danny's game BEFORE his injury. He's not likely to suddenly have faith in it now.
          But Danny's role will be different now.
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          • ThA HoyA
            High Flyers
            • Aug 2005
            • 1813

            Re: Danny Granger 13-14 Discussion

            Originally posted by MillerTime
            http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2013/1...dec-16/#pacers

            I dont even know what to say...given the past, this date can change

            Granger: “I don’t know if (fans) think we’re just machines that you just turn on and all of sudden we’re playing in rhythm. Every basketball player is a rhythm player. It’s takes awhile. That’s why we have a preseason.
            I liked this part because it's too true, it's not like Granger is lazy and has a history of sitting out of games for the smallest things. Some people act like it's grangers choice to be hurt or his choice to have setbacks. That stuff happens regardless of what a player wants.

            For instance Jermaine kept coming back from injuries early to play, which caused him to have more injuries and miss more time. He got a lot of **** from fans/media for always being hurt.

            Now Granger is taking it slow coming back making sure he's healthy so it helps prevent additional injuries. And granger gets **** for "taking it too slow"

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            • Eleazar
              Member
              • Jun 2010
              • 13839

              Re: Danny Granger 13-14 Discussion

              Originally posted by ThA HoyA
              I liked this part because it's too true, it's not like Granger is lazy and has a history of sitting out of games for the smallest things. Some people act like it's grangers choice to be hurt or his choice to have setbacks. That stuff happens regardless of what a player wants.

              For instance Jermaine kept coming back from injuries early to play, which caused him to have more injuries and miss more time. He got a lot of **** from fans/media for always being hurt.

              Now Granger is taking it slow coming back making sure he's healthy so it helps prevent additional injuries. And granger gets **** for "taking it too slow"
              Bottom line you can't make everyone happy so don't try to make everyone happy. Just do what is for the best, and ignore if it makes people happy or not.

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              • Major Cold
                Gone to Twitter. Done he
                • Feb 2006
                • 11491

                Re: Danny Granger 13-14 Discussion

                Originally posted by Pacerized
                I'm just curious, did you expect this out of Rose, Koby, or Westbrook? Danny's knee looked fine during the preseason while playing heavy minutes and I'd say he looked very good in his last preseason game. I expect him to stick when he comes back and I kind of expected the same thing of the other 3.
                I expected Rose to battle with injuries, because he has a past of it.
                I expected Westbrook to bounce back because it was a MCL tear and he has no lingering injuries.
                I expect Kobe to play below his norm simply because his history and his age. Below his norm is 18ppg (42% fg/ 31% 3pt% 6apg 3rpg 5 turnovers per game). Eventually he will have another injury that will slow him down even more.

                To expect Danny to be in and out of the lineup like the poster you quoted is not hating or far fetched.
                1. He is older (granted not as old as Kobe, but not as young as Westbrook).
                2. He has a history of nagging injuries cramping his consistency.

                I personally expect the same. I hope for 10-18 mpg off the bench hitting the open 3 and playing good lowpost defense on big 3s and stretch 4s.

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                • Anthem
                  White and Nerdy
                  • Jan 2004
                  • 24482

                  Re: Danny Granger 13-14 Discussion

                  Originally posted by Bball
                  But Danny's role will be different now.
                  Yes, this forum has a great history of having reasonable expectations for low-usage players.
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                  • MillerTime
                    FREE LANCE
                    • May 2008
                    • 7625

                    Re: Danny Granger 13-14 Discussion

                    Originally posted by ThA HoyA
                    I liked this part because it's too true, it's not like Granger is lazy and has a history of sitting out of games for the smallest things. Some people act like it's grangers choice to be hurt or his choice to have setbacks. That stuff happens regardless of what a player wants.

                    For instance Jermaine kept coming back from injuries early to play, which caused him to have more injuries and miss more time. He got a lot of **** from fans/media for always being hurt.

                    Now Granger is taking it slow coming back making sure he's healthy so it helps prevent additional injuries. And granger gets **** for "taking it too slow"
                    I totally agree with you...Im not mad at Granger at all...I know it kills him to be sidelined

                    Just imagine how great this team would be with a healthy Granger.
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                    • indyaway
                      Member
                      • Jun 2010
                      • 208

                      Re: Danny Granger 13-14 Discussion

                      Not to come across as too much of a cynic, but I have to imagine at least a not so small portion of Granger's motivation to get back on the court is that next contract. He knows if he basically gets not court time for others to see his status, that he's going to literally be losing millions of dollars next summer. Not that I mind, I really don't care what motivates him. I'm just saying that there is a good deal of personal desire behind it to (as is probably the case w/ Lance...he doesn't have that much $ by NBA standards).

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                      • Anthem
                        White and Nerdy
                        • Jan 2004
                        • 24482

                        Re: Danny Granger 13-14 Discussion

                        Originally posted by indyaway
                        Not to come across as too much of a cynic, but I have to imagine at least a not so small portion of Granger's motivation to get back on the court is that next contract. He knows if he basically gets not court time for others to see his status, that he's going to literally be losing millions of dollars next summer. Not that I mind, I really don't care what motivates him. I'm just saying that there is a good deal of personal desire behind it to (as is probably the case w/ Lance...he doesn't have that much $ by NBA standards).
                        Dunno, You could just as well argue that he's better off waiting as long as possible to get back into the game. As long as his legs check out fine over the summer, he's going to be in good shape. No team is gonna care if he waited an extra month if it means he's healthy, but he could lose some serious coin if he goes out and stinks it up.

                        I've got to think the contract is a bigger deal to Lance than to Danny. Danny's already made serious money. Sure, he'd like to make more, but it won't change his life. His next contract won't be more than he's making now. Lance, on the other hand, is going to get a serious pay increase. His pay could go up by a factor of ten. So if anybody is playing for a paycheck right now, it's Lance.
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                        • vnzla81
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                          • Jul 2008
                          • 68174

                          Re: Danny Granger 13-14 Discussion

                          Ok so I was watching stuff online and found the Pacers series against Miami, I remember the DG ankle injury but I never really cared to look at it closely, I found two videos were he got hurt during that series,I remember his comments of getting PRP done during that series, I also remember that he was rested in the last two games of the regular season, could it be possible that Lebron is the reason why he got hurt worse?

                          Here is the first video:


                          And the second video:




                          Note that he is not putting weight on his left leg in both cases also remember that Danny has mentioned multiple times that he got hurt during that series.

                          Let me know what you think.
                          Last edited by vnzla81; 12-17-2013, 10:30 PM.
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                          • Eleazar
                            Member
                            • Jun 2010
                            • 13839

                            Re: Danny Granger 13-14 Discussion

                            Originally posted by indyaway
                            Not to come across as too much of a cynic, but I have to imagine at least a not so small portion of Granger's motivation to get back on the court is that next contract. He knows if he basically gets not court time for others to see his status, that he's going to literally be losing millions of dollars next summer. Not that I mind, I really don't care what motivates him. I'm just saying that there is a good deal of personal desire behind it to (as is probably the case w/ Lance...he doesn't have that much $ by NBA standards).
                            I don't that is cynical, just realistic. It is definitely one motivator, although I would say secondary. I have no doubt his number one motivator is just playing basketball competitively again. There isn't much worse for a basketball player than sitting on the sidelines watching your team play, but not being able to participate because of an injury.

                            Originally posted by Anthem
                            Dunno, You could just as well argue that he's better off waiting as long as possible to get back into the game. As long as his legs check out fine over the summer, he's going to be in good shape. No team is gonna care if he waited an extra month if it means he's healthy, but he could lose some serious coin if he goes out and stinks it up.

                            I've got to think the contract is a bigger deal to Lance than to Danny. Danny's already made serious money. Sure, he'd like to make more, but it won't change his life. His next contract won't be more than he's making now. Lance, on the other hand, is going to get a serious pay increase. His pay could go up by a factor of ten. So if anybody is playing for a paycheck right now, it's Lance.
                            I do think the longer he takes to come back the smaller his contract will be. The more he plays, even if he stinks it up at first, the more he proves his knee won't be a problem. How poorly he starts doesn't matter as long as he plays well the majority of his time on the court, and finishes strong. Lance probably is more concerned about how much money he will make on his next contract, but don't doubt that Danny wants to prove that he is still worth a sizable contract.

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                            • kidthecat
                              Banned
                              • Feb 2005
                              • 332

                              Re: Danny Granger 13-14 Discussion

                              Originally posted by vnzla81
                              Ok so I was watching stuff online and found the Pacers series against Miami, I remember the DG ankle injury but I never really cared to look at it closely, I found two videos were he got hurt during that series,I remember his comments of getting PRP done during that series, I also remember that he was rested in the last two games of the regular season, could it be possible that Lebron is the reason why he got hurt worse?

                              Here is the first video:


                              And the second video:




                              Note that he is not putting weight on his left leg in both cases also remember that Danny has mentioned multiple times that he got hurt during that series.

                              Let me know what you think.
                              I don't really understand how a Pacers fan can't remember that. Maybe it's a symptom of our society.

                              LeBron landed on DG's ankle after the three.

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                              • Pacerized
                                Member
                                • Apr 2004
                                • 7740

                                Re: Danny Granger 13-14 Discussion

                                Originally posted by Eleazar
                                I don't that is cynical, just realistic. It is definitely one motivator, although I would say secondary. I have no doubt his number one motivator is just playing basketball competitively again. There isn't much worse for a basketball player than sitting on the sidelines watching your team play, but not being able to participate because of an injury.



                                I do think the longer he takes to come back the smaller his contract will be. The more he plays, even if he stinks it up at first, the more he proves his knee won't be a problem. How poorly he starts doesn't matter as long as he plays well the majority of his time on the court, and finishes strong. Lance probably is more concerned about how much money he will make on his next contract, but don't doubt that Danny wants to prove that he is still worth a sizable contract.
                                I agree, teams understand that it's a process for a player to come back 100%. Bird understood it when he signed West and said that he knew it would take a year. No one expects Kobe to come back in game 1 and score 30 points although he seems to be coming back rapidly. Playing below his norm for a period of time won't hurt his value like sitting will. As far as the Pacers go, he's going to have to go through that process anyway, I'd rather get him back now and get it started so he's ready when we need him most.
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