I know it may be considered "ancient history" to some, but AD reminds a lot of Bill Walton. Walton's foot and ankle issues are the stuff of legend as it relates to consequential, consistent, "fluky" type of injuries. Like Walton, AD's "foundation" - his feet, ankles and legs are just weak, relatively speaking and making it even worse, he has a knack for landing awkwardly whether there was contact or not--a formula for disaster.
I came here to hear your explanation on the injury. As a lakers fan it's hard to see him get injured but knowing what the injury is puts my mind at ease a bit. Thanks for these videos they help alot.
Not a huge name out there but it would be awesome to see a breakdown of the injury that happened to Teven Jenkins (Chicago RG) yesterday. It didn’t look like anything out of the ordinary but he sustained some type of injury to the neck. One of my favorite players in the league would love to hear your thoughts
I love having Davis when he's healthy but man he is injury prone. Sometimes I can't tell if he's just overthinking, leading to injuries, or actual just this unlucky. I learned after having temporalobectomy it's possible to have a negative mindset leading to injuries. The human mind is very strong, but can backfire if you constantly picture the downside. Will power helped me overcome things quite often. Kobe was very strong in that category, with how bad those fingers were he never let it bench him. Once the negativity is pushed aside, changes will happen. Unfortunately, I feel like Davis is still stuck there at the moment.
Have you ever thought about why the coaches keep putting him at the highest injury prone position in basketball? LA coaches are the problem not Davis. They would have a better record also with Bryant at 5, and AD at 4 and AD would be healthy. 100% of Davis injuries have been at the center position 1 coming off a screen last year and this year against Joker playing center requires a durable body and AD isn't that. All on the coaches.
@Lolz I'm sorry but blaming the position a player is playing for his injury history is incorrect. Davis has never played a full season in his career. Never. Regardless of position, he's just injury prone. Seven of his seasons he has been listed at the 4 by the way. If the 5 is a more injury inducing position then explain why he lists as below average risk of injury (according to the 20 yr study by the National Institute for Biotechnology on NBA injuries) according to his height, weight and age but he still cannot complete a full season. At this point we need to accept that he is a significant injury risk the second the game starts, regardless of where he plays.
I was thinking about what you said about Davis' tissue composition. It makes you wonder about players like Karl Anthony Towns, KD, Rudy Gobert, etc....they never sustained consistent major injuries. AD is always getting injured so it's definitely his own body he's up against. There was another player like him: Greg Oden Greg was so messy it only took him 3 injuries and he was done for good. So Anthony actually has a pretty good run of it.
I remember specifically giannis twisting his knees in the finals. I was quite sure he would be done for the series, then he came with literally no injury at all.
Thanks for the helpful video. In watching AD play, it seems that part of the issue is the awkward positions he gets himself into...he's often falling to the floor or contorting his body at weird angles before landing.
Hi doc, what are your thoughts on the injury maybe happening during the plant and jump right before the contact? It looks to me like his right foot may have partially contacted his left ankle and he was unable to fully plant his right foot. Could this cause something like a mid-foot strain as reported?
Some people really do have either weak bodies or insanely unlucky injuries... I do also feel like when it comes to the legs, once you start dealing with injuries, it will probably never go away. I mean if you are constantly injuring your ankles, knees, feet, you are always going to be overcompensating or rushing back from injury and just tweaking body parts all the time. It's going to be a never-ending cycle. Especially with how hard these athletes play.
I'm sure this is probably accurate as well. Especially with how complex the body is. I would love to hear feedback or opinions on this, or if there is any merit to what I'm saying. I feel like I've heard it before.
Oh yeah and like the Dr. said in this video, every single person in this world is different and has different genetics. The fact we expect athletes to be healthy and have no issues their whole career is insane lol.
Do you think that AD'S durability issues could be a result of the large growth spurt he had during high school (8 inches in 2 years)? Could it be that his bones grew and matured quicker than his muscles, tendons and ligaments could adapt properly?
His plant and take off looked awkward...he probably strained a tendon in his foot. AD's body is broken at this point. Probably has a few years left in the league
He looks to have knock knees and at his weight and height you are probably right. Big men seem to have the shortest careers, so maybe it’s nothing new.
AD just trying to keep the content mill rolling for the Doc. He's single handedly providing the top tier content we come for with all these wild injuries
I feel bad for AD… I’m sure he’s doing all he can to stay on the court. Honestly, I think it’s worse to have a genetic predisposition to soft tissue injury than to just “not be working hard enough” because it’s out of his control. Must be frustrating.
His foot got caught against the Jokers leg and then released in a quick flicking motion, could this tension build up and then quick release have caused an issue? Especially in someone with previous foot issues. I've had injuries myself where it lets go on the release of tension, a little like throwing your shoulder out when you drop the ball, but continue a throwing action. Could that be possible?
Hi Doc! My concern here is the diagnosis if Xray & MRI couldn’t get it done, then there is more into this foot injury right? The right foot soreness is kinda vague :/ 😢
Serious question hopefully you see this. AD is playing at the highest level in his perspective sport, Meaning his body is undergoing alot of stress, do you think him growing like 6 inches in one year has anything to do with his injuries, like his body didn't adapt to the rapid change
Props to him for coming back every time though, he was performing really well ever since he got back and I have no doubt he will do the same when he’s healthy again. Dude deffo needs some milk tho 😅
@Zacc He needs to gaf about training and injury prevention which people have been saying for years but he has never taken seriously.. Dude is generational talent and nobody is questioning that but beyond that? I don't trust him in the slightest to remain healthy for much longer then a month or two if you're truly lucky. Now he's getting into his 30's and it will only get much worse if he doesn't make some major changes which I don't expect at this point obviously. Nothing surprising here at all though.
I'm not a doctor of anything: I wonder if something happened when AD was going through a growth spurt that he couldn't fully adjust to his body so he gets injured a lot?
@Chris Montes it’s not weak, it’s just too much force for how tall he is. It doesn’t have anything to do with him not trying hard enough and being too weak mentally
@EverythingLakers17 I honestly believe that he grew too fast and his ligaments and tendons are weak because of it. He shouldn't be playing professional sports. He is just too fragile. And I agree it's not his fault. Lakers aren't going to be able to trade him. His value has gone way down. Everybody knows he is injury prone and not worth the hassle.
Imagine building a tall skyscraper. If you build it too fast, it probably is not very stable and strong. AD was average height and then suddenly had a huge growth spur in matter of months. His body tissues, bones, tendons and joints are just low quality. That’s why he’s always hurt and hurts different parts each time.
hey doc I have been watching your channel for a while now, and i love that you show combat sport injuries. Yes, some will hate on wrestling because its all scripted, but those guys risk life and limb for what they do. To my question I would love if you would find a pro wrestler named Adam Cole. He suffered a concussion this year in a four way match. You can actually see the point where Adam gets injured in the match. I think you could get good video out of explaninig how Cole gets injured in the move, his direcet actions after the injury that should be a good sign for non trained eyes on how to recognize someone who has sustained a concussion and then a a good wrap up. I am surprised you have not seen or heard about this injury considering Adam Cole has been out for a bit because of the concussion.
I'm assuming him and his team are smart enough for him to be wearing ankle stabilizers/braces all the time, which makes it even more strange how often this is happening for him. Definitely feel bad for the dude. He was starting to play some of his best basketball he's ever played.
I'd heard there are those that are more susceptible to injury due to having loose ligaments and tendons verses someone that doesn't. Dr Sutterer, any truth to that theory? You seemed to talk about that somewhat. A doctor in the military talked about this type of circumstance.
Wouldn't be surprised if he simply has an anatomical package that, while facilitating incredible athletic ability, also comes with the trade-off of being incredibly prone to injury
If it was just the case of bigger, taller players being more at risk, then why do some (Jokic) seem to never be significantly injured? Is it more style of play (athletic explosive vs non-athletic explosive)?
AD has the talent of an all time great but his body doesn't keep up. He singlehandedly was saving LAs season and was getting MVP talks and like clockwork he gets hurt doing something normal and he'll catch shit for it forever. It must be being frustrating
Or his ligaments could be completely fine and normal and he could be playing out of position and getting his CNS fried leading to typical overuse injuries.
You have 30 starting "centers" in the NBA, and their backups. So you could say that fifty-nine other players at the same position, perform the same move sets that Anthony Davis does. We don't hear about them constantly being out for a month or two every year. Maybe this is why he is hesitant to play inside. He knows at some point he'll tweak a knee, ankle or foot. Make him a 2 guard and let him hoist threes all day so he can avoid any movement or contact in the paint.
AD could be a victim of sudden growth spurt, everytime he jumps his legs looked like jelly and always fall. I didn't know any player who had their legs wobbling like jelly while mid-air and landing afterwards.
6:36, top left correction. This is a major caveat. AD just hasn’t done enough to keep his body as healthy as he could have. He arrived at training camp heavy and out of shape.
COL5A1 (rs12722) and COL1A1 (rs1800012) are two gene variants that AD is most likely a carrier of. These single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP's) may be part of his genotype that make one more susceptible to exercise-related tendon or ligament injury., especially with engaging in activities that include plyometrics (jump training) and quick, forcecful movements. HIs training needs to include more flexibility & mobility exercises. his diet may need more protein (250 grams/day for his weight - divided in 3 equal servings/day), proper zinc/copper balance, vit c, silica, choline (500-600 mg/day), ionic calcium - balanced with magnesium, boron, zinc, and all other trace minerals. He also may have sleep issues that needs to be addressed. He appears to have awkward body mechanics, perhaps due to unbalanced strength development between the front leg and back leg muscles. Genomic testing is available for under $150 and he needs to find a practitioner who is expert in interpreting his SNP's to confirm his inherited susceptibilities.
Last year his injuries are exactly what will cause any other players injury but at this point i cant defend this man. Like what the hell happen? After that he played the 1st half normally but it super strange i dont know whats wrong with this
I would be willing to bet my life on it that he doesn’t play until at least mid March, if he even plays at all considering the Lakers will be probably be near last place come that time and way out of the playoff race. I love AD to death. he’s such an amazing talent but the Lakers have to move on from this guy unfortunately.
Sadly, his body isn't built to last long. I wonder if the reason alot athletes born in the 1990s get injured alot is because of the lack of calcium. The 90s and 2000s were very anti dairy because it was thought it was one of the causes of the obesity epidemic. It wasn't until the 2010s when they recommended full fat milk for kids again.
Yeh I don't like people calling AD soft. Coz you can see the guy really tries and toughs it out and plays through pain. BUT he is fragile. Gets injured way too easy but really not in his control
Here we go again. Anthony “I Stay Injured” Davis, Kawhi “Load Management” Leonard, Ben “Mental Health” Simmons, Kyrie “I’m Scared of the Jab” Irving, the list goes on.
I get that people are built differently, but it's happening more and more in the modern game for some reason. He ain't called street clothes for nothing...
He needs to see a foot specialist to design special shoes for him. Since this is an ongoing problem. Bill Walton had constant foot problems too..Kareem Abdul Jabbar,, nicknamed him Dr Scholl.
AD could single handedly ensure that you never run out of content.
😂😂😂 damn hahahaha
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Embiid seems to be following in his steps.
LOL 😂 that’s tough
Facts 😭😭
I have never seen a player get injured so consistently when nothing in the play even happened
It shows you just started the video and commented.
That's crazy Lakers fans was making jokes about curry being hurt now AD hurt💀
@Pip Lonf aren't the Lakers and Warriors both out of the play-in tournament right now?
I know it may be considered "ancient history" to some, but AD reminds a lot of Bill Walton. Walton's foot and ankle issues are the stuff of legend as it relates to consequential, consistent, "fluky" type of injuries. Like Walton, AD's "foundation" - his feet, ankles and legs are just weak, relatively speaking and making it even worse, he has a knack for landing awkwardly whether there was contact or not--a formula for disaster.
I was thinking the same thing. The blazers have the curse of the glass big man since Walton
Maybe injuries you can compare. Toughest???? SO WEAK
I was thinking Sam Bowie
I came here to hear your explanation on the injury. As a lakers fan it's hard to see him get injured but knowing what the injury is puts my mind at ease a bit. Thanks for these videos they help alot.
Street Clothes. He's gonna be hurt for ever. His career is one big rehab from injury
@Scott No More why is bro so mad🤣
Lisfranc is usually pretty bad
@dudesouls it’s the truth, AD gets hurts consistently. It’s surprising when he plays a few games in a row
@Adrian Pliszka adrian LMAOOO
Man I just feel bad for AD. Like we know what he's capable of WHEN healthy but he just finds new ways to get injured. It's so frustrating.
Facts he has all the talent in the world but almost never healthy smh
Gotta give him credit for consistently finding new ways to injure himself lol
He needs load management throughout the season like kawhi
AD shouldn't have gained so much weight
@Jethro... I have a rule to never feel bad for multi millionaires
Not a huge name out there but it would be awesome to see a breakdown of the injury that happened to Teven Jenkins (Chicago RG) yesterday. It didn’t look like anything out of the ordinary but he sustained some type of injury to the neck. One of my favorite players in the league would love to hear your thoughts
I love having Davis when he's healthy but man he is injury prone. Sometimes I can't tell if he's just overthinking, leading to injuries, or actual just this unlucky. I learned after having temporalobectomy it's possible to have a negative mindset leading to injuries. The human mind is very strong, but can backfire if you constantly picture the downside. Will power helped me overcome things quite often. Kobe was very strong in that category, with how bad those fingers were he never let it bench him. Once the negativity is pushed aside, changes will happen. Unfortunately, I feel like Davis is still stuck there at the moment.
Have you ever thought about why the coaches keep putting him at the highest injury prone position in basketball? LA coaches are the problem not Davis. They would have a better record also with Bryant at 5, and AD at 4 and AD would be healthy. 100% of Davis injuries have been at the center position 1 coming off a screen last year and this year against Joker playing center requires a durable body and AD isn't that. All on the coaches.
@Lolz Davis breaking his shit regardless of what position he playing. Made of play dough
@Manz not at pf all his injuries at center his shoulder problem dont count thats a long term stress that he has always played thru
@Lolz Don't get me wrong. What I mentioned was just one of many factors. But a very strong one. Overcoming or avoiding injury can be done.
@Lolz I'm sorry but blaming the position a player is playing for his injury history is incorrect. Davis has never played a full season in his career. Never. Regardless of position, he's just injury prone. Seven of his seasons he has been listed at the 4 by the way.
If the 5 is a more injury inducing position then explain why he lists as below average risk of injury (according to the 20 yr study by the National Institute for Biotechnology on NBA injuries) according to his height, weight and age but he still cannot complete a full season. At this point we need to accept that he is a significant injury risk the second the game starts, regardless of where he plays.
Fluke injury describes most of his career. And I don’t “blame” him but da*n it’s frustrating.
why did you blur out the word "damn" lmao
@panda are cool youtube/Google shadowban comments for saying anything nowadays.
@Manz ah true
He finds ways not to play
I like hearing a medical assessment like this, it's something that has been missing for many years.
I was thinking about what you said about Davis' tissue composition. It makes you wonder about players like Karl Anthony Towns, KD, Rudy Gobert, etc....they never sustained consistent major injuries. AD is always getting injured so it's definitely his own body he's up against. There was another player like him: Greg Oden Greg was so messy it only took him 3 injuries and he was done for good. So Anthony actually has a pretty good run of it.
Well something about AD is that he had a huge post puberty growth spurt so his body grew irregularly. KAT and Gobert were probably always tanks
I remember specifically giannis twisting his knees in the finals. I was quite sure he would be done for the series, then he came with literally no injury at all.
KD had an Achilles rupture. That is a major injury
@D Chicago I said "consistent" injury. KD is not injury prone. Big difference.
Thanks for the helpful video. In watching AD play, it seems that part of the issue is the awkward positions he gets himself into...he's often falling to the floor or contorting his body at weird angles before landing.
Hi doc, what are your thoughts on the injury maybe happening during the plant and jump right before the contact? It looks to me like his right foot may have partially contacted his left ankle and he was unable to fully plant his right foot. Could this cause something like a mid-foot strain as reported?
I love this channel because of the true medical empathy of Sutter. Really using science to promote understanding!
Some people really do have either weak bodies or insanely unlucky injuries... I do also feel like when it comes to the legs, once you start dealing with injuries, it will probably never go away. I mean if you are constantly injuring your ankles, knees, feet, you are always going to be overcompensating or rushing back from injury and just tweaking body parts all the time. It's going to be a never-ending cycle. Especially with how hard these athletes play.
I'm sure this is probably accurate as well. Especially with how complex the body is. I would love to hear feedback or opinions on this, or if there is any merit to what I'm saying. I feel like I've heard it before.
Oh yeah and like the Dr. said in this video, every single person in this world is different and has different genetics. The fact we expect athletes to be healthy and have no issues their whole career is insane lol.
AD should consider retirement. If he keeps getting injured it’ll probably cripple him when he’s older
I genuinely thought he’d have an AD injury playlist by now. Get well soon Big man
AD is the most fragile player I've ever seen. The wind blows and his bones break.
Greg Oden
It's almost as if you didn't watch the video haha.
Grant Hill
@mnm addict I forgot about him.
He’s never broke any bones in the nba .. learn before you speak .. he’s never tore anything either .. 0 surgery’s
Do you think that AD'S durability issues could be a result of the large growth spurt he had during high school (8 inches in 2 years)? Could it be that his bones grew and matured quicker than his muscles, tendons and ligaments could adapt properly?
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His plant and take off looked awkward...he probably strained a tendon in his foot. AD's body is broken at this point. Probably has a few years left in the league
Isn't it more like a few good months combined?
He looks to have knock knees and at his weight and height you are probably right. Big men seem to have the shortest careers, so maybe it’s nothing new.
AD just trying to keep the content mill rolling for the Doc. He's single handedly providing the top tier content we come for with all these wild injuries
😂😂😂👍
poor guy. I really feel bad for AD.
You feel bad for a guy getting paid millions to sit on the bench?
Feel bad for whatever team he’s on. Signing him is like choosing to be a man down
I feel bad for AD… I’m sure he’s doing all he can to stay on the court. Honestly, I think it’s worse to have a genetic predisposition to soft tissue injury than to just “not be working hard enough” because it’s out of his control. Must be frustrating.
It’s so frustrating having AD. We have to drop him for the sake of his health. Sorry AD
Love seeing him on the floor. Hopefully we get to see him more this year 🙏 💛💜💛💜
You love seeing him injured laying down on the floor? Wtf man!
This man just scientifically explained the plot of unbreakable
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His foot got caught against the Jokers leg and then released in a quick flicking motion, could this tension build up and then quick release have caused an issue? Especially in someone with previous foot issues. I've had injuries myself where it lets go on the release of tension, a little like throwing your shoulder out when you drop the ball, but continue a throwing action. Could that be possible?
Hi Doc!
My concern here is the diagnosis if Xray & MRI couldn’t get it done, then there is more into this foot injury right? The right foot soreness is kinda vague :/ 😢
Serious question hopefully you see this. AD is playing at the highest level in his perspective sport, Meaning his body is undergoing alot of stress, do you think him growing like 6 inches in one year has anything to do with his injuries, like his body didn't adapt to the rapid change
If you look at him he will break. This is ridiculous but who didn't see this coming.
Props to him for coming back every time though, he was performing really well ever since he got back and I have no doubt he will do the same when he’s healthy again.
Dude deffo needs some milk tho 😅
@Zacc He needs to gaf about training and injury prevention which people have been saying for years but he has never taken seriously.. Dude is generational talent and nobody is questioning that but beyond that? I don't trust him in the slightest to remain healthy for much longer then a month or two if you're truly lucky. Now he's getting into his 30's and it will only get much worse if he doesn't make some major changes which I don't expect at this point obviously. Nothing surprising here at all though.
I'm not a doctor of anything: I wonder if something happened when AD was going through a growth spurt that he couldn't fully adjust to his body so he gets injured a lot?
Good question
Weak bones. Yes
@Chris Montes it’s not weak, it’s just too much force for how tall he is. It doesn’t have anything to do with him not trying hard enough and being too weak mentally
@EverythingLakers17 I honestly believe that he grew too fast and his ligaments and tendons are weak because of it. He shouldn't be playing professional sports. He is just too fragile. And I agree it's not his fault. Lakers aren't going to be able to trade him. His value has gone way down. Everybody knows he is injury prone and not worth the hassle.
Imagine building a tall skyscraper. If you build it too fast, it probably is not very stable and strong.
AD was average height and then suddenly had a huge growth spur in matter of months. His body tissues, bones, tendons and joints are just low quality. That’s why he’s always hurt and hurts different parts each time.
hey doc I have been watching your channel for a while now, and i love that you show combat sport injuries. Yes, some will hate on wrestling because its all scripted, but those guys risk life and limb for what they do. To my question I would love if you would find a pro wrestler named Adam Cole. He suffered a concussion this year in a four way match. You can actually see the point where Adam gets injured in the match. I think you could get good video out of explaninig how Cole gets injured in the move, his direcet actions after the injury that should be a good sign for non trained eyes on how to recognize someone who has sustained a concussion and then a a good wrap up. I am surprised you have not seen or heard about this injury considering Adam Cole has been out for a bit because of the concussion.
I'm assuming him and his team are smart enough for him to be wearing ankle stabilizers/braces all the time, which makes it even more strange how often this is happening for him. Definitely feel bad for the dude. He was starting to play some of his best basketball he's ever played.
This reminds me of the Derrick Henry foot break. Very minimal to see but it kept him out.
I'd heard there are those that are more susceptible to injury due to having loose ligaments and tendons verses someone that doesn't. Dr Sutterer, any truth to that theory? You seemed to talk about that somewhat. A doctor in the military talked about this type of circumstance.
At this point I wouldn't even be surprised if AD got injured jumping for the ball at the start of the game during tip off.
This man is always getting foot/ankle injuries and still wears low-tops, he deserves that at this point
I dont think people are blaming him for being injury prone. He's just born that way.
Wouldn't be surprised if he simply has an anatomical package that, while facilitating incredible athletic ability, also comes with the trade-off of being incredibly prone to injury
Anthony Davis always finds the most creative ways to become injured, it's impressive.
Still collects a LARGE check
If it was just the case of bigger, taller players being more at risk, then why do some (Jokic) seem to never be significantly injured? Is it more style of play (athletic explosive vs non-athletic explosive)?
EXCELLENT EXPLANATION! Right foot last year, right foot in this injury.
He was playing so well too! So sad
Could you do an updated video based off the interview that AD did where he spoke on the specifics.
It’s just happening too, it’s not even like he’s doing it on purpose. It’s actually getting crazy.
Having a fifth metatarsal fracture atm, initially I thought I was just twisted my ankle.
I agree I can’t imagine my body failing me and then being scrutinized for that
AD has the talent of an all time great but his body doesn't keep up. He singlehandedly was saving LAs season and was getting MVP talks and like clockwork he gets hurt doing something normal and he'll catch shit for it forever. It must be being frustrating
Because you're not being paid millions to play a children's game.
@mraajaxx hes like kise from KNB has the talent but his body cant keep up
@Manz “children’s game” as if it is not played at all levels and stages of life, you just kinda sound like jealous not gonna hold you.
There goes our season again no way we stay around 500 for a month without him
Davis famously had a late growth spurt. He went from 6'2 at 15 to 6'10 at 19. Could that maybe why?
It was an 8 inch growth spurt within a period of 18 months
you cannot be 7'0 and that fragile. my 96 year old grandma has taken falls off of staircases better than Davis.
6’10
It’s all the hgh he took
Yes you can wtf. Freakishly tall people bones don't develop normally for copious amount of physical activity that 6'5 and under people are used to.
LMAOOOOOOO THAT'S FUNNY
Anthony davis has the strangest injury history it's never a clear indication of what happens to him or how he received the injury
Even the doctor is baffled as to how he got hurt lol
Fr never seen anything quite like this
Or his ligaments could be completely fine and normal and he could be playing out of position and getting his CNS fried leading to typical overuse injuries.
The man was ballin’ too. Sadly, “His health won’t allow it!”
You have 30 starting "centers" in the NBA, and their backups. So you could say that fifty-nine other players at the same position, perform the same move sets that Anthony Davis does. We don't hear about them constantly being out for a month or two every year. Maybe this is why he is hesitant to play inside. He knows at some point he'll tweak a knee, ankle or foot. Make him a 2 guard and let him hoist threes all day so he can avoid any movement or contact in the paint.
that means he need to retire or atleast be outside of NBA. not worth the contract that he has.
AD could be a victim of sudden growth spurt, everytime he jumps his legs looked like jelly and always fall. I didn't know any player who had their legs wobbling like jelly while mid-air and landing afterwards.
Doc you knew this was just a matter of time for AD to get hurt. He was bound to have some type of injury as usual every season he began in the league
6:36, top left correction. This is a major caveat. AD just hasn’t done enough to keep his body as healthy as he could have. He arrived at training camp heavy and out of shape.
Ngl at this point whos even surprised this man got hurt once again such a great player thats allways pain man that sucks
COL5A1 (rs12722) and COL1A1 (rs1800012) are two gene variants that AD is most likely a carrier of. These single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP's) may be part of his genotype that make one more susceptible to exercise-related tendon or ligament injury., especially with engaging in activities that include plyometrics (jump training) and quick, forcecful movements. HIs training needs to include more flexibility & mobility exercises. his diet may need more protein (250 grams/day for his weight - divided in 3 equal servings/day), proper zinc/copper balance, vit c, silica, choline (500-600 mg/day), ionic calcium - balanced with magnesium, boron, zinc, and all other trace minerals. He also may have sleep issues that needs to be addressed. He appears to have awkward body mechanics, perhaps due to unbalanced strength development between the front leg and back leg muscles. Genomic testing is available for under $150 and he needs to find a practitioner who is expert in interpreting his SNP's to confirm his inherited susceptibilities.
I think he was probably still dealing with residual effects from last year's injury on the same ankle and it just got reaggravated.
You really think so doctor?
Last year his injuries are exactly what will cause any other players injury but at this point i cant defend this man. Like what the hell happen? After that he played the 1st half normally but it super strange i dont know whats wrong with this
He gonna need some extra support on the ankle.
He's so fragile. His value keeps on dropping every passing season
I had a Lis Franc fracture in 2011. I was told it was a sprain.
I would be willing to bet my life on it that he doesn’t play until at least mid March, if he even plays at all considering the Lakers will be probably be near last place come that time and way out of the playoff race. I love AD to death. he’s such an amazing talent but the Lakers have to move on from this guy unfortunately.
This is the AD we all knew
Sadly, his body isn't built to last long. I wonder if the reason alot athletes born in the 1990s get injured alot is because of the lack of calcium. The 90s and 2000s were very anti dairy because it was thought it was one of the causes of the obesity epidemic. It wasn't until the 2010s when they recommended full fat milk for kids again.
I was born in the 90s and it seems like all i drank was milk. But i remember schools only gave fat free milk which was trash.
You will always be in business as long as AD is playing.
Went from day to day Davis to month to month Davis.
Anthony Davis moves awkwardly because of his long legs. This makes him prone to injury from freak accidents.
Thank you for the explanation.
His playing style made him better than most and injured than most.
Yeh I don't like people calling AD soft. Coz you can see the guy really tries and toughs it out and plays through pain. BUT he is fragile. Gets injured way too easy but really not in his control
Top 5 when healthy but he’s never got there consistently feel bad for him man
Just recent update, his injury is a stress foot injury. No timetable yet for return.
I swear AD is made of glass....lol. Hope he gets better.
Here we go again. Anthony “I Stay Injured” Davis, Kawhi “Load Management” Leonard, Ben “Mental Health” Simmons, Kyrie “I’m Scared of the Jab” Irving, the list goes on.
His injury list is so long for just a 29 years old. 😕😕😕
Whenever a.d. is really balling that's when you know he's about to go down. At least he's consistent! 😆 🤣
Not a fan of either team but I can imagine AD and Kawhi must be the the most mindblowingly frustrating players to be on a team you follow.
Having scar tissue around your ankle makes any future damage blow up quickly.
An AIR injury…. He was hurt by oxygen. Why in some weird way am I not surprised?
Anthony day to day Davis, Street clothes, Adisney, Glass man back at it again
He made out of Popsicle sticks. Always hurt. Amd no one touches him Most of the time.
When I look at AD run up court I'm amazed he's a pro athlete. He runs like an old man
we need a center to keep AD away from the heavy contact.
Could've it been because he was running football routes with LeBron last week
Back fresh as hell on the bench
Can you do one on jalen hurts shoulder injury against the bears
It's always on those plays were he's trying to be like a guard
This man needs to be studied, how can you make it to the NBA but be made out of glass?
How did that even do any damage to him?
No one's saying he doesn't work hard. His soft tissues are not as resilient as others'. Therefore, he's made of glass
His foot and ankle was already hurt before this game
AD is going to miss the rest of the regular season because when he does come back he'll break down again. 🤔
I get that people are built differently, but it's happening more and more in the modern game for some reason. He ain't called street clothes for nothing...
I was there live watching that game n was wondering what happened n why he never came back into the game.
Is there a significant difference between people who look like they're supposed to be tall vs people who look like they had a pituitary malfunction?
Tissue that's more susceptible to injury.. or you could say injury prone.. not his fault. But apparently a reality of his situation.
Unfortunately you could have a mini series on AD injury history.
He needs to see a foot specialist to design special shoes for him. Since this is an ongoing problem. Bill Walton had constant foot problems too..Kareem Abdul Jabbar,, nicknamed him Dr Scholl.