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Tony Parker Injury: Updates on Spurs Star's Knee and Return

Tim DanielsDec 2, 2016

San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker missed a Dec. 2 matchup against the Washington Wizards due to a minor knee injury. However, he would not miss any additional game action.

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Parker was avalaible to play on Monday against Milwaukee, according to Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News.

Parker Can't Seem to Shake Injury Bug

Parker is no longer the electric playmaker he was during his peak seasons. A 16-year career combined with the Spurs' annual trips to the postseason have taken a collective toll on his 34-year-old body. But the team figures to lean more heavily on him once the playoffs roll around.

While the four-time NBA champion has been able to avoid major injury setbacks throughout his career, he hasn't played more than 72 games in a season since the 2010-11 campaign. The most recent issue was a knee injury that forced him to miss a few games in early November.

His absences are usually a combination of minor lingering ailments and the Spurs' efforts to get their aging veterans rest during the course of a long season. Popovich likes to give his older players an occasional game off, usually in back-to-back situations.