Blake Griffin will undergo season-ending surgery. From the Clippers’ release:
After experiencing some discomfort during his recently-accelerated rehabilitation program, Clippers’ forward Blake Griffin was examined Tuesday afternoon by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles.
As a result of that examination, it has been determined that the healing in his left patella area has not improved to the expected required level. Griffin will undergo a surgical procedure in the near future, with a recovery prognosis of four to six months … Further details will be made available as events develop.
Previously on December 23rd, after undergoing a CT Scan and MRI Griffin had been cleared to increase his rehabilitation workload.
Griffin, the first overall selection in the 2009 NBA Draft, suffered a non-displaced stress fracture of his left patella during the Clippers’ last preseason game vs. the New Orleans Hornets on Friday, October 23rd.
UPDATE: “Blake Griffin will undergo surgery on his left knee on Thursday, January 20 at The Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles. The procedure will be performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, with Clippers’ Team Physician Dr. Steven Shimoyama assisting.”
46 Responses
were we being strung along?
rmb Reply:
January 13th, 2010 at 1:53 pm
Not really. It’s good for Griffin & the team. Clippers avoided another problem by this decision. Any injury related to knee cap is a serious business. He’ll never again try to regain his explosive mode but will work on his endurance and skills. He can still be a great player.
The season is not over if Kaman & Camby remain healthy.
Posted on January 13th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
You’re kidding me, right? I think I just threw up a little in my mouth …
Posted on January 13th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
It appears so. Greg Oden part deux. Swear this kid was on HGH to get him bigger. Ugh, terrible. 32 wins here we come!
Posted on January 13th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
Another bonehead move by the clipps. Every I read about this injury said it needed surgery from the get go. If they would have gone through with it he would have been back this year.
Expected though. I honestly believe he will never play an NBA game.
Posted on January 13th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
I’m so sad.
Posted on January 13th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
Well, at least he will get Rookie-of-the-Year next year. We get a higher draft choice this year, because we won’t miss as many games. WOW, though… This is brutal news. I told Candee (a friend who is now HOOKED on Clipper Nation) that the Clips were up by 12, a game from .500, and a week from Blake Griffin returning. I promised her a romantic trip to San Antonio or Denver for an opening round playoff series. Now, she gets Seacaucus, NJ for the Draft Lottery. *sigh*
Posted on January 13th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
Fuck you, Jasen Powell.
Juicebox Reply:
January 13th, 2010 at 12:34 pm
seriously, he keeps fucking up injuries. i honestly believe he makes the injuries worse.
Pez Reply:
January 13th, 2010 at 3:40 pm
how does he still have a job? forget replacing MDSR…..
Posted on January 13th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
Man man I’m struck so its a curse gone for the year….I’m dissapointed don’t know what to say..
Posted on January 13th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
kill me now
Posted on January 13th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
wow. i wish him the best. honestly, lets not ‘greg oden’ this kid. he worked hard to try and get back this season, its the boneheads to blame for not opting for surgery from the get go. he’ll be back with a vengeance. unfortunately, my “lebron in a clips uni” dream may never come true if we continue to be so injury plagued.
so, john wall sweepstakes, anyone?
Posted on January 13th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
Oh well.. tough luck, but we’ve been winning without Blake so the season’s not lost. And no, Jason Powell is not to blame… he’s a trainer not a doctor. And yes, setbacks and disappointments are part of the game, just look at Portland.. and they still keep chugging along.
dr. k Reply:
August 28th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
Thanks RL for educating these rookies.
Posted on January 13th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
It’s a bone injury… shouldn’t be anything like Greg Oden’s injuries. But knowing our history, it will turn out to be EXACTLY like GO. GAHHHH…
Posted on January 13th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
Take that back. Exact same injury as Oden’s latest one. I suck as much as Jasen Powell.
Posted on January 13th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
JUST WHEN I THINK I CANT TAKE ANYMORE….
why do i bother? how much more enjoyable would my life be if i didnt give a crap?
EB, 2008-2009, Last night’s memphis game, and now this!
Posted on January 13th, 2010 at 12:50 pm
Give me a break….comparing Blake to f**kin Oden, really guys? It just hasn’t healed properly. Not like he healed, came back, and got hurt again.
This certainly is a blow and we hope this wont be a recurring theme with him but it is what it is. Nothing we can do about it. The team is playing much better of late and we can only hope we can continue this level of play. i understand the disappointment thouhg, always seems like we’re looking ahead to the next season every season.
Posted on January 13th, 2010 at 12:53 pm
This sucks…but I’m sure no one’s hurting more than Blake. He wanted to go out there and contribute from Day 1 and he had been working hard to make that happen this season. Hopefully he can take some time to recover fully and get in shape for next season…hopefully with a freshly-minted marquee FA to add alongside him.
Posted on January 13th, 2010 at 12:54 pm
wow….i’m speechless. such a blow to the gut, especially after last night’s post-evacuation loss. this really hurts inside.
Posted on January 13th, 2010 at 12:55 pm
mdsr just extended his stay with the team one more year, regardless of this year’s record…
Posted on January 13th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
Someone told me a few weeks ago they had inside info and Blake would be out the whole year and he’s not going to be the same after this injury. I didn’t really believe what they said at the time, but maybe the Clippers have been just stringing us along to sell more tickets.
It’ll be hard to make the playoffs with or without Griffin, but the real issue is will he be able to come back from this?
Newtybar Reply:
January 13th, 2010 at 3:06 pm
Leave it FD.com to keep the negativity intact.
FireDunleavy .com Reply:
January 13th, 2010 at 4:23 pm
I’m just saying what I heard, and the guy was right about the first part. Leave it to Dunleavy to keep Griffin in the rest of the game after the injury.
Posted on January 13th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
This season officially never happened.
Posted on January 13th, 2010 at 1:03 pm
When it rains, it shits in Clipper land.
Posted on January 13th, 2010 at 1:06 pm
this is the least surprising news of the season…..
ever since he got injured ive said “i doubt he plays this season” and i would be surprised if even does play…..its just the Clippers and things can never go our way……
once again…the Curse shows its ugly head…..we need to change our whole image and change Jerseys Logos…everything…i have been saying this every year but it seems no one with authority in the organization feels the same way how can they be blind to this obvious cursed misfortune ?
Juicebox Reply:
January 13th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=simmons/090624&sportCat=nba
I agree but first we must make amends.
Posted on January 13th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
Terrible news. I just don’t know what to say. We are finally starting to play well. The team is having fun out there. And most importantly, we’re winning. Now we get the news that Blake is out for the season? I want to believe that this is just some kind of sick joke or a nightmare. But I am reminded that this is real. The pain of being a Clipper fan.
stillaclipfan Reply:
January 13th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
Can’t agree more nevertheless we can make a run at this hopefully we get in the playoffs. Now we need a trade or something if we want to contend..if not another dissapoined season.
laknights Reply:
January 13th, 2010 at 3:48 pm
Killing me too, to say it, but I’m still on board. Tonight will be interesting, I’m will be looking more into the players energy level/mood than points and stats. I hope Baron can step up and motivate his guys.
Posted on January 13th, 2010 at 1:30 pm
The good thing is that the team is having fun out there without Blake. No use in crying over spilt milk. Although it does suck, We have been playing pretty good lately until last night. We need to get Kaman heathly and play the way we have in the last 4 or 5 games leading up to last night. If we do we may be able to make the playoffs and move foward form there.
Lets hope for the best.
GoClips….
Posted on January 13th, 2010 at 1:51 pm
This could be a blessing in disguise, remember if Blake started playing in the middle of the season it might have been tough for him to integrate into the team. At least this way the chemistry the teams established can be worked on and guys wont have to wonder where their minutes will go once Blake plays.
The squad is working together right now. Lets hope that continues and we can build on it next season.
Posted on January 13th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
clippers should just lose the rest of the games and make a run at john wall.
Posted on January 13th, 2010 at 1:58 pm
Jhn Wall will probably get hurt to. Somebody made a great comment. we need to change the colors the logo and everything. Cuz this is ridiculous. I dont know why we are surprised,The curse. WE have a good nucleous get fighting CLIPS.
Posted on January 13th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
Hay Clippers Fans
What is wrong with you , we are tough fans, cheer up. We are playing well lately. This is not Len B case. He will be fine next year.
Posted on January 13th, 2010 at 2:20 pm
The Clippers are an organization of clowns!
Posted on January 13th, 2010 at 2:56 pm
What kind of crap are we getting about Kaman’s annual injury?
Posted on January 13th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
Take his knee cap out and suit up for the next game. Who needs a knee cap. It doesn’t do anything but float around and look silly.
Posted on January 13th, 2010 at 4:00 pm
where not good enough to mak ethe playoffs. We should just pack it in and hope for john wall. I d rather do that than win 35 games and get the 10th pick.
Posted on January 13th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
This really really sucks. I’m worried he will have an injury plagued career.
Oh well – hopefully luck strikes twice, we bottom out this season, win 30 games, and also win the John Wall Sweepstakes. That would be awesome.
Posted on January 13th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
No more rookies. Jesus. I’m so sick of the draft. I want an A-class veteran to come to Clipperland in free agency.
Screw that now.
And can someone please explain how he’ll never be the same again? Did we just get a 21 year-old 2007 Antonio McDyess?
Posted on January 13th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
I think blake will come back tough, he seems like a strong minded kid with a good work ethic, wish him all the best. I like our team right now and we gotta push past this and win games, lots of other teams have injuries to their starters and are ahead of us, we have all of ours and aren’t so yea lets capitalize
Posted on January 14th, 2010 at 5:29 am
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