Guest alfdogg Report post Posted October 13, 2002 NEW YORK (AP) -- Antonio McDyess injured his knee late in the fourth quarter of a 94-87 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night, the latest dose of misfortune to strike the New York Knicks this preseason. After dunking a miss by teammate Howard Eisley, McDyess fell to the floor clutching his left knee. Surgery on the same knee limited McDyess to just 10 games last season. McDyess was able to limp off the court under his own power, slamming the scorer's table with his hand as he headed to the locker room with 1:55 left. The initial diagnosis was a hyperextension, and McDyess was scheduled to undergo an MRI late Saturday night. "I don't want to go through this again if it's anything major,'' McDyess said. "I just can't do that. I'm just hoping it's something minor, I get it treated and I'm back soon.'' McDyess had 23 points and 15 rebounds before going down, his third straight solid performance for the team that acquired him from Denver in a five-player trade on draft night. He was one of the lone bright spots for the Knicks on a night when they committed 28 turnovers, including seven by Allan Houston and five each by Shandon Anderson and Kurt Thomas. A serious injury to McDyess would be devastating to the Knicks, who already lost Latrell Sprewell for 6-to-8 weeks because of a broken bone in his right hand. "I just pray it isn't too serious,'' coach Don Chaney said. "He really is a stud. If he's healthy, he's destined for a great year.'' McDyess originally injured the knee during training camp a year ago and had surgery to repair the patella tendon. He returned and played 10 games, but soreness in the knee forced him to sit out the final month of the season. Credit: NBA.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest kkktookmybabyaway Report post Posted October 13, 2002 Yikes, has that guy had more injuries, or teams he's played for?... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest RobJohnstone Report post Posted October 13, 2002 they traded an injury for an injury(camby), and lost a good draft pick to boot by not drafting wilcox. I think layden should be fired, he's an idiot. --Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bob_barron Report post Posted October 13, 2002 Tries not to laugh at Knicks misfortune. Too late... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
