Troy Hudson Might Be Done for Good

When I think of the words "career-ending injury," I picture a basketball player suffering a grotesque knee injury or a football player taking a vicious hit that leaves him paralyzed. Sometimes, though, these things just kind of creep up on you, as in the case of Troy Hudson and his sore hip. From the San Francisco Chronicle (via BallHype):

"I think Troy's probably done," coach Don Nelson said after Tuesday's shootaround. "I don't think he'll play again. I'm serious. It's unfortunate, but he has a hip problem, and I haven't heard a second opinion, but it doesn't look good for him.

"He's going to have to have a new hip as he gets older, but we're quite concerned about him being able to play again. Right now, we're talking maybe four to six weeks off and then check again. But he has some spurs on his hip and arthritic conditions and it's just not a positive for him."

Hudson's doctor did suggest surgery to remove the spurs, but Hudson is reluctant considering the ensuing 18 months would most likely end his NBA career. He's going to seek a second and third opinion, but no matter what happens, it doesn't look good. The Warriors, meanwhile, are in a crunch without a backup point guard. Nelson isn't sure if they'll be adding another player anytime soon, but if they do, there are a handful of offensive minded point guards available on the free agent market (Earl Boykins) and trading block (Flip Murray?) who'd probably fit right into Golden State's style of play.