freeallnovels Chapter 765 273: Some people have less ability and less responsibility, while others have greater ability and greater responsibility.
Chapter 765 273: Some people have less ability and less responsibility, while others have greater ability and greater responsibility.
Despite the Warriors head coach Mike Malone trying every method possible over the past two seasons to get the main players more rest time.In the NBA, where individual physiologies cannot be generalized, even the best preventive measures cannot completely avoid injury risks on the court.
November 1st.
Stephen Curry, who was eagerly looking forward to welcoming the second game of the new season with his team, unfortunately twisted his right foot and ankle during the match.
Although according to the MRI results afterward, Curry's injury will only take four to eight weeks to heal.
During the examination, experts believed that Curry's ankle tendons needed surgical repair, presenting both good and bad news to Curry and the Warriors' coaching team.
The good news is, if Curry is willing to undergo surgery, there's a high probability that the tendon repair can effectively prevent frequent ankle twists in the future.
The bad news is, if Curry opts for surgery instead of conservative treatment, he'll need at least three to four months for recovery.
For Curry, who faced skepticism before the regular season this year, he personally prefers conservative treatment to return to the team quickly.
After all, choosing surgery would mean Curry would be forced to accept a long-term absence.
However, the Warriors management, led by "Manager Qin," believes this is an occasion for Curry where minor injuries should be treated seriously.
After Curry's injury report was released, Qin Yue, in a seasoned tone, said to Curry: "Stephen, I also missed an entire season in 08/09 due to injury.
You're still young, and you'll have more opportunities to prove yourself in the future."
In reality, if Qin Yue wanted to force a return back then, he could have rejoined the Warriors roster in the second half of the regular season.
But at the time, both Tim Grover and the Warriors Team Doctor firmly believed Qin Yue needed extended recovery time to ensure a healthier career later on.
Looking at the result...
By following the advice of the Warriors Team Doctor and Grover back then, Qin Yue not only solved the potential issue of new injuries turning into chronic ones.
Moreover, during the period when his body couldn't bear the burden anymore, that precious recovery time allowed Qin Yue's body to completely recuperate.
Qin Yue doesn't want to say that the current Curry is facing the same situation he did back then.
But, based on Qin Yue's understanding of Curry's right ankle, he knows very well that the main reason Curry frequently suffered ankle twists later in his career stems from ignoring medical advice when he was younger.
During the historic 11/12 season, Curry repeatedly twisted his ankle in matches, mostly because he was eager to return before the ankle was completely healed.
Then, as new injuries turned into chronic ones...
Curry's right ankle inevitably became his "Achilles' heel" throughout his professional career.
Yet, regarding Qin Yue's advice, Curry insisted: "But didn't the Warriors win the championship in the 06/07 season because you risked your career at the time?"
Hearing this, Qin Yue said: "That's different."
Why was it different?
Because back then, Qin Yue's ankle tendons didn't have as significant risks as Curry's now.
Secondly, after leading his team to swiftly defeat the Spurs, Qin Yue managed to secure ample rest time for himself.
Lastly, since Curry now has options, whereas Qin Yue didn't, Qin Yue hopes Curry will recuperate well before returning to his role on the court.
Just like the 08/09 season, when Qin Yue, having options, also chose to strictly follow medical advice due to concerns about his future career.
Qin Yue fully understands Curry's eagerness to prove himself and to shut down those who think he's overrated.
However, in the NBA, a player's health is always more important than everything else.
"But if I accept surgery, I might have to wait until February next year to return." Under Qin Yue's pressure, knowing he might be forcibly put on the surgery table, Curry said with a face full of grievance.
Seeing this, Qin Yue smiled and said: "Who said you can return next February? Stephen, I've already discussed with the team; if you accept surgery, you won't be playing in this season's regular matches."
"!!!"
At this moment, looking at Qin Yue, Curry couldn't believe he would be forced to miss all regular season games for the 12/13 season due to a mere ankle sprain.
But within the Warriors, who could defy Qin Yue's will?
Of course, Curry's extended recovery isn't just Qin Yue's personal will.
It's also the intention of the Warriors management and coaching staff.
After all, this summer, the Warriors have already renewed Curry's contract early.
Considering Curry has signed a five-year, approximately 80 million US Dollar max contract with the team, he is the Warriors' key asset for the future, second only to Qin Yue.
How could the Warriors possibly demand Curry to forcibly return in the regular season, which doesn't matter much to this powerful team?
In short, one word:
—Recuperate!
This injury, Curry must take good care!
And with serious extended treatment!
Only by completely recovering, will the Warriors allow Curry back on the court.
Thus, Curry, unable to resist Qin Yue's decision, reluctantly ended up on the surgery table.
And upon confirming the team would lose Curry in the regular season...