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8/4/07

Elton Brand Ruptures Achilles Tendon

NBA, Los Angeles Clippers

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I'm not medical expert, nor did I stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night, but I have to believe an achilles tear puts him on the shelf for a good part of this upcoming season if not the whole thing.

Los Angeles Clippers' forward Elton Brand ruptured his left Achilles tendon today during his regular daily workout at Spectrum Club South Bay.
Plans for Brand to undergo surgery to repair the injury are underway, the details of which will be made available by the team as soon as they are finalized.

Los Angeles Clippers Vice President of Basketball Operations Elgin Baylor released the following statement today concerning the ruptured left Achilles tendon suffered by forward Elton Brand.
“It's unfortunate that this had to happen. But knowing Elton and how dedicated he is to his profession and how hard he works, I believe he'll be back 100% as good as ever.

Awful loss for the Clippers who rely so heavily on Brand in the post. Chris Kaman can't exactly carry his weight.

Source: (NBA.com)

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8/4/07

Eric

0	I'd have to say Brand will be out of commission for at least 6 months. I've seen people tear tendons and be back in 4 months, but for the level he plays at, I wouldn't risk it. I'd wait until at least Feb to come back.

8/4/07

kantwistaye

1	Lakers are in the playoffs now! No battle of LA. However, I feel awful for Elton. He's a class act, and a great basketball player.

8/4/07

blipper21

0	This is, of course, a tough hit for the Clips. I'd rather have EB miss the whole season than Come back too early and have problems. Get well, EB, even if it's not soon.