Does anyone think AD is kind of soft?

[PrimeTimeNOLA]

No I cant but This isn't rapid reaction. He's always out with nagging injuries. Chest contusion, sprained ankle, shoulder sprain. He was slapped in the face by austin rivers and missed games with a concussion. If he isn't soft by your standards what is your definition of soft?. I don't know his pain tolerance but if he isn't soft he's definitely fragile.

So playing with a shoulder sprain finger and wrist injuries, groin injury, hip injuries... I guess is not playing through injuries by your definition. I believe most of his injuries occur because he is still not used to his body. The guy can't even fall right yet.

I wrote in another thread that pops did the same thing with Tim Duncan. He sat him out of the playoffs and they lost, even though Duncan felt like he could play if the team needed him to. He told Tim that he means more to that franchise than just a run in the playoffs and that he was the future of the franchise. Ppl bashed pops for that. But That one action right there won Tim's loyalty to the coach and the team. Because they cared more about his livelihood more than the game. So ppl treat these decision like it a video game like you can reset the game if something worse happens.

[LIL_PELMO]

He was out with a jammed toe too I believe. To those examples you pointed out in you're first sentence, yes thats what he's supposed to do. Being the face of the franchise comes with certain responsibility. I would never want the dude to play with a Durant like injury. Every game is a risk for injury. And the spurs had already established a winning culture by that time. I respect the Pop example you brought up so let me counter with this question. If he's still missing crucial games with these type of injuries next year will you feel the same way as you feel now?

[AD23nEG10]

He's 21 years old - sure it'd be cool to make the playoffs but no way we can take down the Warriors. Play it safe, we (hopefully) have a lot more years of AD where we'll be a legit contender if everyone can stay healthy. No reason to risk further damage to play a game here or a game there. Also as he puts more weight & muscle on the injuries will most likely decrease

[daybreaker]

We need to force him to play through injuries. It worked for Durant. /s

[LIL_PELMO]

Tyreke is playing tonight..

[WhoDatPelican]

Tyreke is playing tonight..

[daybreaker]

Tyreke is playing tonight..

And how did that work out for you?

[LIL_PELMO]

Youre ignoring the point. Understandable

[4Real]

[AUSSIE_PELICAN]

I just love how some on here bash Davis for being soft when most of them are probably too unfit to even run 1 mile.

Once he fills out those little niggles won't happen.
The kid is 22 FFS!!!!

[MonsterMash]

His presence tonight leads to a win. Wins are very important right now.

It is shocking he sat.

Kobe would never sit in this position. Kobe is the greatest since MJ and top 5 all time and that should be who Davis looks up to.

It's the right move to sit. We'd all love to see them make the playoffs. Not at the expense of his health, though. If they ran him out there with any kind of significant risk in an effort to run down the 8 spot and let Golden State drum us, then all should be fired. Thankfully, they're not going that route.

[MonsterMash]

And how did that work out for you?

LOL. While we're at it, lets hire Thibodeau and watch Davis' career condensed to seven years.

[da ThRONe]

Soft no. I think you can start making a case for injury prone, I don't think it's a question of toughness.

[42]

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[LIL_PELMO]

This thread is the gift that keeps on giving.

Another gift for you...

[Stealth Matrix]

What now?

[All Metro]

Another gift for you...

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[kclaboy504]

Why anyone would think he is soft is beyond me. He's played through some nagging injuries for sure. It isn't always his call whether he plays or not after sustaining an injury. There is so much more that goes into it rather than the cut and dry of AD saying "I'm hurt I'm not playing tongith". Now, with that said. Yes he def seems to be injury prone at this point in his very young career. Hopefully he plays a 75+ game season soon.

[Writhe]

Honestly, i wouldn't mind seeing him hit a testosterone cycle and lift for the whole summer. He's not soft, but i wouldn't mind seeing him a big more bulky. That said, his athleticism and quickness probably can't coexist with a lot of added bulk without injury. NBA players endure a lot over a season.

I think he's great the way he is though, obviously. We just need a better system around him.

[N.O.Bronco]

As Andre Miller's teammate said when asked how Miller has continued to play and stay healthy at 38 he said something to the tune of "he doesnt jump a lot."

Davis is not at an ideal weight or strength for his size yet. Then add in the fact he plays above the rim and sacrifices his body a lot. He also plays a lot of minutes and touches the ball a decent amount. Plus we don't exactly have CP3 throwing those beautiful placed lobs to Davis, we have Evans who has almost killed Davis on a number of occasions. I would be surprised to see players who play like that at his size not miss at least 10 games a season.

I think as he continues to fill out his frame, feels comfortable using his post game, as his awareness/IQ continues to grow and builds that three point shot he is seemingly eying this offseason, I think the injuries will come less frequently. He's still a young guy trying to find out the ins and outs of the league. I expect that some risks he has taken with his body he will learn aren't worth it in time.

[42]

Another gift for you...

Yes. Way to hone in on something obvious.

Please tell me: What color is grass?

Report this to us when you have a solid answer.

[LIL_PELMO]

Sof.....nvm

[42]

I'm fairly certain you have proven this to be a joke that is not funny.

Find a new way to fail to be humorous but still make people laugh or you will just likely be labelled a boring fool.

[MonsterMash]

Sof.....nvm

LOL at you

[Asteptooslow]

He is soft