Warriors lose Moore to surgery

By Matt Steinmetz
CSNBayArea.com

The Warriors just got smaller.

The team announced on Wednesday morning that Mikki Moore, the starting center for much of the season, will be out indefinitely because he is having surgery later this week to have bone spurs removed from his left heel.

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MORE TIME FOR RANDOLPH!!!!

Hopefully Anthony can take advantage of this time to improve his game and prove his worth to the coaching staff, front office, and the fans!

by HireMeAsGM on Dec 16, 2009 11:56 AM PST reply actions

MORE TIME FOR RANDOLPH!!!!

If only.

Devean George says, “Hi.”

There will be no extra point!

by Sleepy Freud on Dec 16, 2009 12:52 PM PST up reply actions

Kudos to Moore for playing through it all this time

I think Nellie’s going to start Hunter over Randolph. I think Hunter is more “stable” of a player than Randolph is right now.

by IQofaWarrior on Dec 16, 2009 12:02 PM PST reply actions

probably true....

But still, Anthony will still get more minutes than he does now… until Biedrins and Turiaf come back =P

by HireMeAsGM on Dec 16, 2009 12:25 PM PST up reply actions

And the sad thing is

It won’t help teach Randolph how to be humble.

Based on the bits and pieces I’ve read, i think Randolph still has an attitude and ego problem, with an “I deserve to play” attitude, instead of an “I need to earn my minutes” mindset. Giving minutes to Randolph this way, even backup minutes, won’t teach Randolph the hard life lesson on how to be mature, humble, and responsible for himself.

by IQofaWarrior on Dec 16, 2009 12:33 PM PST up reply actions

I don't know about that

I think he’s regressed because of Nelson’s lack of confidence in him. When you hear your coach constantly put you down or say that such and such player did better in the preseason, it gets to your head.

Which, Randolph just needs to ignore to begin with. He just needs to get more confidence in himself and play the game and slow the game down.

by Rocky63215 on Dec 16, 2009 4:26 PM PST up reply actions

I hope he's ok

but I don’t think this is a bad thing for the Warriors. Any d-leaguer will out-rebound Moore at this point.

by Into the Void on Dec 16, 2009 12:08 PM PST reply actions

I dont think Hunter is.

"If God made us in his image then he must be dumb too, and a little ugly on the side."

Frank Zappa

by qin on Dec 16, 2009 12:32 PM PST up reply actions

lookint at the stats...

Hunter is, but just barely. Of, course, Hunter has played a total of 126 minutes in his career so I have to assume he’ll get better.

by Into the Void on Dec 16, 2009 1:57 PM PST up reply actions

I think

Most WNBA players could out rebound Moore.

by Rocky63215 on Dec 16, 2009 4:26 PM PST up reply actions

YAAY

now they can’t stop AR from playing 30+ min….

or can they!?!

You know I spit technique to the freshest freak
Gimme a call you will see results in just a week
With the soul of a LOST HAWK
Is there a heaven for a Rap Cat, let's talk

by LostHawkGSW on Dec 16, 2009 12:29 PM PST reply actions

They can

Monta guarding KG sounds good to them.

Rookie: "Why did you bench me?"
Nellie: "You're a rookie"

by dubzfan on Dec 16, 2009 1:49 PM PST up reply actions

Oh they can

Devean George here we come! Seriously though, I hope AR gets more minutes now, he has had his ups and downs, but there have been several games of late where he clearly changed the course of the game with his hustle, defense, and offense (when under control.)

by Pearlsofwisdom on Dec 16, 2009 12:33 PM PST reply actions

This just in

The string I have hanging onto as a fan this season also just had a checkup and unfortunately will require 4-5 months minimum rehabilitation.

by TooTall on Dec 16, 2009 1:48 PM PST reply actions

Hopefully this will finally get Randolph the consistent playing time he needs to develop. Although if they start Hunter over Randolph, they may as well trade him because I think that would be the final slap in the face.

by ajtrinc on Dec 16, 2009 2:46 PM PST reply actions

I personally would like to thank Moore for his efforts...

While they may not have been great, it is never easy for a player to play through an injury and I respect him for giving it as long as he did to try and help out.

However, seeing the amount the criticism he gets for such efforts, I can hardly blame him for saying, “screw this…I’ll go get surgery”….

He may not have been much good, but I respect his effort and dedication to the Warriors uniform, as I used to say in my sig…Its about heart, its about fight…its about being a Warrior!

"Better a Has-been than a Never-was. But better a Never-was than a Never-tried-to-be"

by BritWarriorGSW on Dec 17, 2009 10:24 AM PST reply actions

Actually

He didn’t say “screw this, I’m going for surgery”. He had a checkup the day before, and something must have looked worse, or the pain was too much, so he went for the surgery.

by IQofaWarrior on Dec 17, 2009 12:50 PM PST up reply actions