Amare has a new surgery - done for the season

Stoudemire to have surgery today on right knee Arthroscopic procedure will address cyst; Suns forward probably done for season

Paul Coro
The Arizona Republic
Apr. 5, 2006 12:00 AM Amaré Stoudemire will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee this morning and likely will not attempt another comeback this season, the Suns star's manager said.

Stoudemire decided to have an exploratory scope to address a Baker's cyst behind his right knee and determine what is causing the fluid to collect, said Stoudemire's manager, Rodney Rice. The right knee has troubled Stoudemire for five weeks, just as his surgically repaired left knee was improving for a three-game return.

"As of right now, I'd say he's not going to play again this season," Rice said. "I feel that's the best thing for him."

Suns team physician Thomas Carter, who will perform the surgery, has said there is no right knee defect like what was diagnosed before an October scope on Stoudemire's left knee. That lesion was larger than expected, prompting a microfracture procedure.

Possible causes for a Baker's cyst include general wear, torn meniscus or ligament damage. Rice said the doctors believe Stoudemire has nothing more than "wear and tear" with some debris to remove in the joint.

"Just to be sure and definite about that, Amaré wants to go in and make sure," Rice said.

Draining the cyst was an option, but the fluid could return. He is facing four to six weeks of down time. Stoudemire could participate in USA Basketball's July 19-25 camp in Las Vegas.

"Whether it happens a month or four months from now, nobody can say," Rice said of a possible return. "I'd like to think by the time USA Basketball goes to camp, Amaré will be 100 percent."

http://www.azcentral.com/sports/suns/articles/0405amare0405.html

Can you sing 'holy shit' with me?

Not really suprised to be honest, I heard about this Baker's thing a few days ago

Good luck to Amare though Im actually kinda glad we aren't risking it anymore I mean now he's gonna be in full flight and fully prepared for next season

Hate to say I (not literally 'I') told you ('you' meaning Amare) so.

Well, no championship run for Phoenix this year then.

A setback for Amare and the Suns, but hopefully just a minor one. You never want to see a rising star fade so quickly because of troublesome injuries. We saw that too often towards the end of the last decade and early on in this one.

Wow, how unfortunate, hopefully he'll have a speedy recovery and can play the same like he did last year.

What a waste of a fantasy league pick this was

no surprise....didn't expect him to be ready to go this season....I would've just sat him out....guess it was Amare's call though

A friend mentioned it the other day and I agrred with him: do you really think Amare will ever be back on the same level as last year? Cuz I'm pretty sure he won;t.

Crap..i wanted them to win the championship. Oh well, i'll cross my fingers for dallas/miami..cause i've had enough of san anboringo. Too bad Amare is a dumbass.

Well, no championship run for Phoenix this year then.

If we can get to WCF then get Kurt back, anything can happen from there

Yay! Its not that i'm happy he is out, its i'm glad that without him phoenix won't have a chance at the championship!

Well, no championship run for Phoenix this year then.

If we can get to WCF then get Kurt back, anything can happen from there

Yep, I think Kurt Thomas is the real key. Unless you follow the suns, you sorta overlook his impact.

A friend mentioned it the other day and I agrred with him: do you really think Amare will ever be back on the same level as last year? Cuz I'm pretty sure he won;t.

I don't think it's a foregone conclusion, but given the fallout from knee injuries in professional sports in years gone by you may well be right. He may not be quite as explosive as before but I'd like to think he'll still find a way to be a great player should that be the case.

What a waste of a fantasy league pick this was

Why fret? That fantasy league was abruptly locked off months ago by some sore loser.

I'm sorry to say I smell another Grant Hill...

I'm sorry to say I smell another Grant Hill...

Maybe just another McDyess... from athlete to shooter.

I was worried about this. He should've came back when he felt "100%" not "80%"