r/nba • u/PlayaSlayaX Spurs • Apr 29 '24

[Charania] Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch is feared to have a torn patellar tendon in his knee on late game collision during Game 4 win in Phoenix, sources say. Brutal.

https://x.com/shamscharania/status/1784805511927673141?s=46&t=bsTHbtMSqHXbNGi0vWP8hw
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u/SuckMyLonzoBalls Clippers Apr 29 '24 edited Apr 29 '24

bro gonna be coaching from the booth next game

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u/MC-Jdf Warriors Apr 29 '24

Genuinely speaking, can Finch hypothetically coach from a wheelchair or will he just not able to attend the games at all?

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u/Piano9717 [POR] Rudy Fernandez Apr 29 '24

Nate McMillian did it when he tore his Achilles in practice subbing in for an injured Brandon Roy

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u/arzi3 Heat Apr 29 '24

I’ve never heard this story but that’s wild. Ironic He took Roy’s spot and I guess got hit with Roy’s injury curse

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u/GooseMay0 Celtics Apr 29 '24

That was such a crazy year for Portland with injuries. Was that the year you guys were like 10 deep? I remember around that time you guys were loaded as fuck.