Robert Swift Out for the year...

[SLAB]

Just thought I'd post this because it happened against the Kings the other day...

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/basketball/290222_sbok27.html

Robert Swift Out For Season27th October, 2006 - 4:09 am

Seattle Post-Intelligencer - The Sonics will enter their 40th season without one of their key younger players, as the Seattle Post-Intelligencer learned Thursday night that center Robert Swift will miss the season with a right knee injury.

According to a Sonics player and another member of the organization, Swift's MRI revealed major damage that will cost him the year. Team physician Richard Zorn will examine the MRI results today and the team is expected to make an announcement this afternoon.

The Sonics player said the team was informed of the news before Thursday's 111-107 overtime preseason win over Golden State at Spokane Arena.

Sonics coach Bob Hill refused to address the extent of Swift's injury before the game, telling reporters the team would handle the results upon its return to Seattle. Swift, 20, was injured in the first two minutes of the team's 103-88 win over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday.

"I feel really bad for Robert because he worked so hard," Hill said after Wednesday's game. "He came in to Furtado (Center) every day and lifted and it made a difference. I was really excited for him."

Tough break for the kid...Hopefully he can rebound back from it...

 

[Warhawk]

Yeah, sad to see. Hope he recovers well for next year.

 

[nbrans]

That sucks. Jarron Collins blew out his knee in almost the exact same situation.

 

[Bricklayer]

Kinda puts our injuries in perspective -- we've been getting nicked up this preseason, but its all minor stuff. This is the sort of injury you hate to see before a real game has even been played.

 

[jrahn]

wow, I remember the exact play, it looked like an ankle at the time, but knees are tricky that way.

 

[jrahn]

And he was really all set to make an impression this year with the new hair too!

 

[Dave McNulla]

i think that kid looks soft. it's just speculation, but that's what i think.

 

[VF21]

honestly it just makes the sonics worse, and less likely to be competitive, i dont like to see players injured but theres always an upside

Erm, no. Celebrating another teams' misfortunes isn't an upside.

 

[tubiscus]

honestly it just makes the sonics worse, and less likely to be competitive, i dont like to see players injured but theres always an upside

Geez.......what next, hire Tonya Harding to break a few kneecaps????

 

[kennadog]

i think that kid looks soft. it's just speculation, but that's what i think.

I think he's still just a very young kid. At the moment, that's the good side for him. I wish him a speedy and full recovery.

 

[thecandyman92]

I am very sad to here that. I hope he will be fine and will be better next year

 

[Prophetess]

I hope he has a speedy recovery.

 

[Quincy8Douby]

Man he really wasnt that bad and could have had a breakout season this year. It's too bad that he's out for the season since it might effect his entire career. Hopefully he will recover and will be back to playing the way he was, if not better.

 

[4cwebb]

I thought the Sonics' young center rotation was going to be interesting to watch this year. Shame to see Swift out for the year (but will give Petro a chance to show whether he can play).

 

[baiarri]

Does new look mean bad luck??