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Too Much Made of Amare's Knees

Something strikes me as funny about all this Stoudemire trade talk: his knees. Many fans of and journalists covering Amare's potential suitors make a big deal about his knee surgeries and how that should be a huge defining factor in whether or not you trade for him. I honestly don't see what the hubbub is about. Yes, he had microfracture knee surgery, and additional arthroscopic knee surgery a little while ago in the pre-season. However, discounting the year he HAD to miss just recovering from the microfracture surgery, Amare's been on the court more consistently than probably any other Suns player, and more than many players in the league. Most sports analysts cite Stoudemire as the most promising example of a player completely overcoming microfracture surgery, given the proper rehabilitation. He played all 82 games the year back from surgery, then 79 games last year, and all 51 so far. He's an extremely durable player. I'm kind of surprised people point to him as being injury prone. Just an observation.

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Amare’s knees aren’t the issue. It should be obvious by now that he’s not the second coming of C-Webb. His issues are obviously mental, I think Phoenix should invest in a full-time shrink.

by Diosnomeama on Feb 13, 2009 7:50 PM MST reply actions  

Microfracture is a temporary fix

That’s why everyone’s concerned; he’s going to need another microfracture surgery in the next couple of years…

Steve Nash, the league's MVP, is a longhaired Canadian who spoke out against the war in Iraq and reads The Communist Manifesto. Quentin Richardson declared after a game-winning shot that it "was like Hamlet. It was a suspense thriller, and I killed them at the end." Amare Stoudemire, when asked to comment on a 22-point third quarter against the Kings, said, "I've got a tendency to jump over some guys' heads and throw it down."

by rsavaj on Feb 14, 2009 11:11 AM MST reply actions  

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