Lakers' Fisher has partially torn tendon in foot

[CameronCrazy06]

Derek Fisher has a partially torn tendon in his right foot, an injury that typically requires six to eight weeks of rest, although the Lakers point guard will try to play through it.

An MRI exam Friday confirmed that Fisher injured his peroneus longus tendon after pushing off the foot while changing direction in Wednesday's game against Charlotte.

"I feel good enough to see if I can help the team," Fisher said. "That's basically what the decision is going to be based on, is how I feel out there and whether I can really be effective enough to be a positive influence on helping us win games. If at any point I start to feel like I can't do that, then I'll make a decision at that point."

Fisher said he initially felt tightness under his foot a couple of weeks ago that was similar to the sensation of plantar fasciitis, which is painful swelling in the arch of the foot. The flash point came against Charlotte, although further damage cannot be done to the tendon, Lakers officials said.

"If this happened during the middle of the season or something like that, he would probably rest for six to eight weeks in order to heal," team spokesman John Black said Friday. "It's a pain and inflammation thing. If he can play, he'll be on anti-inflammatory and pain medication, and try to play through it."

The Lakers will officially list Fisher as day-to-day.

Fisher, 33, has been a steadying influence in the locker room during his second tour with the Lakers. He was averaging 12 points and 2.9 assists before Friday and has played in all 73 games this season.

If Fisher's injury eventually sidelines him, Jordan Farmar will pick up a majority of his minutes. Sasha Vujacic would also assume some ball-handling duties.

"My concern is more about Fish and his health," Farmar said. "But if need be, I'll step in and try to help this team win any way I can."

 

[RipCity32]

Another Laker joins the injured crew lmao.

 

[sheed]

YESSSS. GOOD :]

 

[bulls12]

YESSSS. GOOD :]

Lol.

Another one bites the dust.

 

[AirForceFlash_3]

That's pretty mean. As much as I hate other teams, I would never wish injury upon another player, bad karma IMO. I hope he can play well through the injury and not risk it too much. Wish him the best.

 

[sheed]

haha i know. but still. he deserves it.

 

[bulls12]

haha i know. but still. he deserves it.

he doesn't deserve it IMO, but sometimes it can be fun to make fun of the Lakers. :lol:

 

[AirForceFlash_3]

haha i know. but still. he deserves it.

Eh, no player ever deserves to get injured, well, unless he purposely injured another player, but that's not the case right now. Your only saying it because you hate the Lakers, lol.

 

[sheed]

Eh, no player ever deserves to get injured, well, unless he purposely injured another player, but that's not the case right now. Your only saying it because you hate the Lakers, lol.

Nooooo, I dont hate the Lakers, I just hate Kobe and Fisher, the rest of them are fine.

 

[CameronCrazy06]

For what he did to Monta and the Warriors, he just might deserve it...

 

[playmaker7]

Damn. Injury bug is ruining LA. All I can do is hope he gets better...

 

[AirForceFlash_3]

Nooooo, I dont hate the Lakers, I just hate Kobe and Fisher, the rest of them are fine.

Well, then there you go! Case solved! Karma will not be on your side soon, lol.

And CC, you might have a point there...

 

[sheed]

For what he did to Monta and the Warriors, he just might deserve it...

Yessir, agreed.

 

[VC3]

For what he did to Monta and the Warriors, he just might deserve it...

 

[Mexi]

oh but Baron whacking Kobe and giving him stitches right below his eye is ok > _>
Fisher played yesterday with the injury btw

 

[AirForceFlash_3]

oh but Baron whacking Kobe and giving him stitches right below his eye is ok > _>
Fisher played yesterday with the injury btw

How did he do? Not stat wise, like what you saw from him...

 

[Mexi]

How did he do? Not stat wise, like what you saw from him...

he played like sh*t
but then again, so did everyone not named Kobe(look at the box score)
he wasnt limping or anything. i didnt even know he was "injured" 'til right now lol

he'll be fine. he'll be ready for the playoffs

 

[CameronCrazy06]

oh but Baron whacking Kobe and giving him stitches right below his eye is ok > _>
Fisher played yesterday with the injury btw

Kobe elbows people all the time...

 

[Mexi]

Kobe elbows people all the time...

twice
lol i know what you mean

 

[AirForceFlash_3]

he played like sh*t
but then again, so did everyone not named Kobe(look at the box score)
he wasnt limping or anything. i didnt even know he was "injured" 'til right now lol

he'll be fine. he'll be ready for the playoffs

Yea well Kobe did own everything and didn't pass much. And you better hope he'll be ready for the playoffs, I don't think Farmar could jump in and do as well as he has.