Suns star Chris Paul could miss some time after suffering a thumb injury this week, Brian Windhorst of ESPN.com writes. Paul wore a cast on his hand during his team’s All-Star practice on Saturday, but he was vague when discussing how long he could be out.
As we previously relayed, Paul suffered the injury against Houston on Wednesday night. The team has yet to release his MRI results from Thursday.
“We’re 48-10 and if we do miss some time, I know the guys are going to hold it down,” Paul said. “There’s always going to be a frustration with injury. My hand surgeon is part of my family now.”
On the season, Paul has averaged 14.9 points, 10.7 assists and 1.9 steals in 33 minutes per game. His 10.7 APG represents his highest mark since the 2013/14 campaign.
“I always want to play,” said Paul, who hasn’t missed a game this season. “When I felt that in my hand, I was mad for all types of reasons,” Paul said. “Obviously we’re not going to (rush it). I’m going to try to heal as fast as physically possible. The second I’m able to play, I guarantee you I will be playing.”
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The way he worded it is strange…”as fast as physically possible.” What does that mean exactly?
Yes, it might mean he ABSOLUTELY WILL NOT break the laws of physics in order to play.
Ha good joke but seriously something seems off. The timing is just very convenient. My 2 cents…
Its nearing that time of year for CP to break down with some sort of injury…like clock work
Sabonis must be the replacement!
Best thing for the Suns, let’s CP3 rest those legs so he’ll be fresh for the playoffs.
So do they now aggressively pursue Dragic?
Hells yeah!!
it’s more like whether Dragic wants to play in PHO