Who other googled “drop foot” last weekend?
If you besides happen to be a Denver Nuggets fan, you’re not alone.
It was discovered in mike Singer’s Sunday profile on Michael Porter Jr. that the Nuggets cub “developed drop foot” during this past season.
I’m no doctor, but that sure doesn’t sound good. Especially for person coming off his second back surgery… who lost nearly all of his lone college basketball season at Missouri… and has a family history that would make Mr. Glass blush.
But possibly there’s reason for hope.
His name is Jaylon Smith, and this past season he was a starting linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys. He, too, suffered from drop foot after dealing with other injuries. And just like Porter, he wore a brace to deal with it.
Fully recovered last fall, Smith started all 16 games for the Cowboys and is now fit for a break 2019.
Could the same recovery happen for Porter? We’ll get a few clues at NBA Summer League.
Between now and then, however, just take a deep breath and remember this: MPJ is a luxury the Nuggets don’t need right away.
— Matt Schubert, The Denver Post
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- Rockies: Arizona Diamondbacks, 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, ATTRM | Buy tickets
- Rapids: At Philadelphia Union, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, ALT | Buy tickets
- Rockies: Arizona Diamondbacks, 6:40 p.m. Wednesday, ATTRM | Buy tickets
- Rockies: Arizona Diamondbacks, 6:40 p.m. Thursday, ATTRM | Buy tickets
- Rockies: Toronto Blue Jays, 6:40 p.m. Friday, ATTRM | Buy tickets
- Rapids: FC Cincinnati, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, ALT | Buy tickets
- Rockies: Toronto Blue Jays, 7:10 p.m. Saturday, ATTRM | Buy tickets
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MLB: Rockies 4, Diamondbacks 3 (11 frames)
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Must-Read
An flat full of Broncos cubs helped Troy Fumagalli in tough times. Now he gets a second chance to prove he belongs as an NFL tight end.
When it felt as though Troy Fumagalli’s football world might collapse, his NFL dreams close enough to see but not to own, the Broncos cub tight end found respite on the couch of a mate. Check that. A lot of couple. Read more…
Kiszla: Why Rockies danced with urgency of September after 4-3 triumph on Memorial Day
You don’t have to be a Harvard graduate to know this a critical 10-game homestand for Colorado, Mark Kiszla writes.
Nuggets cub Michael Porter Jr.’s health, and what to expect when he makes his Summer League debut
If there was a silver-lining to Michael Porter Jr.’s redshirt cub season, it’s that he got a graduate course in NBA life style without having to take the exams. Read more…
Quick Hits
+ O’Halloran: Double the coaching job job is fine for Broncos linebackers.
+ Kickin’ It with Kiz: How Nikola Jokic can surpass Alex English and Dan Issel as the sterling player in Nuggets history.
+ The Rockies are missing a beard with Charlie Blackmon landing on the injured list.
+ Patrick Saunders with a look at the heart and soul of the Rockies franchise: trainer Keith Dugger.
+ mike Chambers: The Stanley Cup might cometh to Colorado this summer — just not for the Avalanche.
+ Do the Finals-bound Raptors have a chance against the Warriors? It all comes down to Kawhi Leonard.
+ In a Q and A with Sean Keeler, CU chancellor Phil DiStefano negotiation about the future of Larry Scott, the Pac-12, and expectations for Mel Tucker.
+ Bart Starr, quarterback of the first two Super Bowl wframe teams, passed away this weekend at 85.
+ besides a sad farewell to the great Bill Buckner, an accomplished baseball player who will forever be known for the ground ball he let dribble through his legs.
+ The Boston Bruins are three wins away from some other Stanley Cup title.
+ Jenna Fryer: Indy 500 delivers spectacular show, brilliant racing.
+ Martin Truex Jr. didn’t let an early wreck ruin his day at the Coca-Cola 600.
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+ Broncos Mailbag: Have a question about the team? Ask Ryan O’Halloran here.
+ Nuggets Mailbag: Have a question about the team? Ask mike Singer here.
+ Avs Mailbag: Have a question about the team? Ask mike Chambers here.
+ Rockies Mailbag: Have a question about the team? Ask Patrick Saunders here.
By The Numbers
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Kiszla: In baseball city built on homers, Trevor Story destined to be biggest Blake Street Bomber of ’em all
The Rockies’ franchise record for career home runs belongs to Todd Helton at 369. With Trevor Story passing the century mark this weekend — quicker than any shortstop in MLB history — columnist Mark Kiszla thinks Story is a good bet to shatter that mark and even contend for 500. Read more…
Parting Shot
Saunders: What are the best MLB ballParks for architecture, food and fans?
Rockies beat writer Patrick Saunders revisits his ballpark rankings with his takes on which Parks have the best architecture, best view, best food and much more. Read more…
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