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Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:35 am EDT

Suns Hill out with groin strain, won't play "until he gets normal"

By Michael Hurd

Grant Hill

Grant Hill came to US Airways Center on Monday morning with news that surprised coach Mike D'Antoni. He was ready to return to action after missing Saturday's game because of a lingering groin strain he suffered March 19. But during the course of the shootaround, Hill began to re-examine his plan, and he and the Phoenix Suns staff decided that he would sit out Monday's and Tuesday's games.

The hope is that Hill could return for the game Friday at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

"I think he misses until he's completely well," D'Antoni said. "I don't want him to play until he gets normal."

Hill also has been nursing a right-wrist sprain that has contributed to his scoring average going from 14.5 points per game until he injured it on March 13 to a 6.3 since then. Hill said the wrist injury alone would not keep him out of games.

Source: Arizona RepublicNew Window

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  1. Nick M
    1. Posted by Nick M Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:52 pm EDT

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    Grant Hill injuried?! *GASP* This is actually a big hit for the suns imo.
  2. Mark E
    2. Posted by Mark E Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:09 pm EDT

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    I don't know how the tiny penis ties in with posting 1st, but I agree with the other part.
    As a Magic fan, this kind of makes me happy, not that I would wish injury on anyone. He injured his groin while playing for the Magic and was out for like two months...Good luck with that...
  3. Purple and Gold
    3. Posted by Purple and Gold Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:04 pm EDT

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    Grant Hill is done and will never be the same player he was..won't play "until he gets abnormal."
  4. Harold
    4. Posted by Harold Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:51 pm EDT

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    Grant Hill and Tracy Mc Grady have to be the two biggest WUSSIES when it comes to getting hurt. Just cant MAN IT OUT.
  5. Mr Common Sense
    5. Posted by Mr Common Sense Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:17 pm EDT

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    more paranoia from slipping Laker fans
  6. Lakersbloe
    6. Posted by Lakersbloe Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:46 pm EDT

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    Laker fans are so insecure. I love it.
  7. chippy
    7. Posted by chippy Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:34 pm EDT

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    Well with the NBA the monster that Stern created, I think that any player having an injury needs to stay out of the lineup until completely healed because there are dirty players, coaches and officials that will definitely test the healed injury. Look how many times Grant was undercut in the last two months. If that was pick up ball at the local Y or outdoor courts the dirty player would have be knocked out cold. But again Stern created this, so I think it should be open season on the commish by players who are out indefinitely. Put him on his *ss and watch him cry FOUL.
  8. Harold
    8. Posted by Harold Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:51 pm EDT

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    The Lakers will beat the Suns and their weak A$$es. Shaq is a CANCER and you all soon will see. He deserves to be on a team with a bunch of WUSSIES cause he is one as well. Grant Hill is a has been and so is SHAQ. Enjoy our LEFTOVERS.
  9. Purple and Gold
    9. Posted by Purple and Gold Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:04 pm EDT

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    #14...Slackquille O'Neal is the Sun's cancer, and its obvious he slows the team down just like he did in Miami. Funny how so many Laker haters are here and their teams are even worst. Lakers ain't perfect but neither is all the other teams. Don't hate...GO LAKERS!
  10. Harold
    10. Posted by Harold Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:51 pm EDT

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    FYI I was merely speaking of the fact that Grant Hill and Tracy McGrady are accident prone. Pau Gasol just got hurt recently I dont recall him being a WUSSIE on numerous occassions like McGrady or Hill. So if you want to talk about WUSSIES check your facts WUSS.
  11. Harold
    11. Posted by Harold Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:51 pm EDT

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    @Purple and Gold
    Whats up? Why are you directing the comment to me? Im #14....I am a Laker LUVR.
  12. altidude
    12. Posted by altidude Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:51 pm EDT

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    It is only a rumor if Grant Hill is not injured. And that would be almost beyond belief.
  13. The Real Jethro
    13. Posted by The Real Jethro Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:36 pm EDT

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    LOL... the wussies are tied with you... if we pass you then who's the bigger wuss??? LA Laker LUVR... I would think missing games because you had to have an emergency appondectomy is excusable. The Suns have the luxary to let his groin heal now so what's wrong with that? He could play... he wants to play. LOL... Gasol works out with Kurt Rambis and he reaggrivates his injury... how lame is that? What's going to happen when he has to go against a REAL center? LOL... letting Kurt Rambis hurt you is about the wussiest thing I've heard all year. I guess we'll see if all you california koolade sippers are right in the playoffs vs the Suns but if I were you, I'd worry about getting out of the first round before you can have your grudgematch series.Good Luck and see you there!
  14. Mr Common Sense
    14. Posted by Mr Common Sense Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:17 pm EDT

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    Gasol has yet to play 60 games in a season. Doesn't sound like an ironman to me...
  15. David B
    15. Posted by David B Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:39 pm EDT

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    Hey Laker Fans how was it digesting home losses to Charlotte and Memphis, and barely getting by the Wizards. Looks like your playoff ready again. Nice little 4 game exit in round one.
  16. Big Al
    16. Posted by Big Al Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:04 pm EDT

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    "Normal" for Grant Hill is injured.
  17. The Real Jethro
    17. Posted by The Real Jethro Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:36 pm EDT

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    They come in here to get their daily abuse from us. besides it's much more fun watching them get all jacked up because they are now starting to see that their team isn't as big and bad as they thought. Love all the excusses they have.... Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  18. KB24
    18. Posted by KB24 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:30 pm EDT

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    LMAO@ "the suns have the luxury of resting players"
    WHo grant hill? And at what cost? D'anphony only plays 8 players. Now 7 w/ out hill. Players are going to be very tired if hill doesn't come back soon.
    Lakers have been missing 2 starters since january, and 3 starters almost 3 weeks now. Not to mention, our backup center Chris Mihm out since December. Of course the Lakers are going to lose some games when you have a 6'10 Turiaf as your STARTING center!!!
    And guess what, even without all these injuries, Lakers still have a better record (we own the tiebreaker)
  19. Purple and Gold
    19. Posted by Purple and Gold Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:04 pm EDT

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    True dat...#25...all this trash talking about the Lakers and without our big men we still compete and remain at the top of the West. Can't wait to see the reaction of all the Phoenix Suns fans when they're eliminated in the first round. It's all down hill from here, the Suns have just as good of a chance just like the Mavericks do. GO LAKERS!
  20. Claude M
    20. Posted by Claude M Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:58 pm EDT

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    Can't wait to see all those Sun's fans throw out their Shaq jersey's and replace them with a Lakers KB24. Steve Kerr's retirement village is going to seem a little older without Hill. LAKER BALL BABY!
  21. Steel Paver
    21. Posted by Steel Paver Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:17 pm EDT

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    How can you say that the man, that helped carry the Magic to the Finals and pushed the Lakers and Heat to the next level to win the title, is a cancer. Don't even say that Bryant and Wade are the only reason they won titles. Just like Stoudemire, Bryant and Wade's game dramatically improved because of the presence of O'Neal.
    Shaq is at the point of his career, like Grant Hill, where the only challenge left is to defy the odds of aging and injuries. A title with the Suns may not quiet all the critics, but it will remain one of the most unpredictable and unbelievable trades where Age & Power meets Prime & Speed. "GO SUNS!!!!!!!!"
  22. daper36
    22. Posted by daper36 Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:36 pm EDT

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    hard to believe that nonplaying "fans" can be so calloused. hardly any ex-nba player of any duration is without permanent physical damage. considering that all but you supermen can get hurt, the rest of us, if injured, want to recover. grant hill shows more b--ls at 35 than anyone i've seen thru the 60yrs i've watched pro basketball. the suns are now the oldest team in the league and win on talent and heart. you expert know-it-alls ought to button it.
  23. Candy
    23. Posted by Candy Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:23 pm EDT

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    the suns will be fine!! hill can sit and get healthy for the playoffs!! go SUNS!
  24. reaf48
    24. Posted by reaf48 Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:33 pm EDT

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    I love the LAKERS and im not talking about the LAKERS.....

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