Boone Set To Miss 4-6 Months

DTP · 07-21-2006, 06:44 AM

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives...iss_4_6_months/

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New York Daily News - Nets president Rod Thorn revealed yesterday that first-round draft pick Josh Boone will be sidelined for four to six months with a torn labrum in his left shoulder, the New York Daily News is reporting.

Boone underwent surgery to repair it on Wednesday and may not make his rookie debut until mid-January.

"We're actively looking for a big player," said Thorn. "We'll have to reassess what we were thinking about (free-agent wise) and see if we can find a bigger player to fill that spot."

Even though the Nets may officially re-sign Clifford Robinson today after his scheduled physical, Thorn has to add another big body to his roster. Initially, the Nets wanted to be thrifty when it came to spending their free-agent money this summer. They had hoped to sit back and sign veteran role players on the cheap.

The Nets will have to decide if they want to pay a little bit more than they would like for Reggie Evans or Lorenzen Wright - two big men who want a good chunk of the $5 million mid-level exemption which the Nets had hoped to use little or half of. The Nets like Charlotte's restricted free agent Melvin Ely, but the Bobcats have always overvalued the power forward.[/b]

KG-MVP21 · 07-21-2006, 12:01 PM

Fucking misery...poor Boone...he'll played minutes in the Nets this year

ABDENOUR POWER · 07-21-2006, 08:53 PM

What a way to start your NBA career.

KirkHinrich12 · 07-22-2006, 12:27 AM

That sucks for him.

KG-MVP21 · 07-24-2006, 08:55 PM

ast Rutherford, NJ (July 2006) - New Jersey Nets rookie forward Josh Boone underwent successful arthroscopic surgery today, Wednesday, July 19, to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, Nets President Rod Thorn announced. The surgery was performed by Dr. Riley Williams III at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan.

?Josh experienced some discomfort in his shoulder during our recent summer league in Orlando,? said Thorn. ?A subsequent MRI revealed the tear, and all parties involved felt that surgery was the most prudent option at this juncture. We expect him to make a full recovery and to be a contributor to the team during the season.?

Boone, the 23rd pick overall in the recent 2006 NBA Draft, will be in a sling for two weeks, after which time he will begin rehabilitation. There is no timetable for his return.

In the recent Pepsi Pro Summer League in Orlando, the 6-10 Connecticut product averaged 10.6 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in five games.

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KG-MVP21 All Star Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Catalonia Posts: 2,503	Fucking misery...poor Boone...he'll played minutes in the Nets this year

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KG-MVP21 All Star Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Catalonia Posts: 2,503	ast Rutherford, NJ (July 2006) - New Jersey Nets rookie forward Josh Boone underwent successful arthroscopic surgery today, Wednesday, July 19, to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, Nets President Rod Thorn announced. The surgery was performed by Dr. Riley Williams III at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan. ?Josh experienced some discomfort in his shoulder during our recent summer league in Orlando,? said Thorn. ?A subsequent MRI revealed the tear, and all parties involved felt that surgery was the most prudent option at this juncture. We expect him to make a full recovery and to be a contributor to the team during the season.? Boone, the 23rd pick overall in the recent 2006 NBA Draft, will be in a sling for two weeks, after which time he will begin rehabilitation. There is no timetable for his return. In the recent Pepsi Pro Summer League in Orlando, the 6-10 Connecticut product averaged 10.6 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in five games.