Vásquez played on the injured ankle for some time before the 2015 surgery despite ample discomfort. The bone structure remains unstable. Forget playing basketball. Vásquez, 32, says he cannot walk, jog or run correctly. “It’s pretty bad,” Vásquez said. “I’m not out of the league because of my talent. I’m out of the league because of an injury. It’s pretty depressing, but it’s something I have to face. It’s something I have to take.”
More on Greivis Vasquez Injury
Alex Raskin: Sean Marks: “Greivis did everything we asked of him and more to try to get back on the court at full strength... The passion, grit and perseverance he has shown since he joined the team have been remarkable... We are thankful to Greivis for all of his efforts and wish him well in the future.” #Nets
Michael Scotto: Brooklyn Nets coach Kenny Atkinson says Greivis Vasquez is day-to-day with his ankle injury.
I know you missed Rio and you’re recovering, but how have your offseason and your preparation for the year been? Greivis Vasquez: I feel much better. I feel healthier. I’m like a few weeks away, so I’m really happy with the fact that I’m in Brooklyn. I’m in New York. It’s gonna be a career year. I love this market. I identify myself — I’m from Caracas, I’m from a major city, so I think things are gonna turn out pretty good for myself this year. Like I said, it’s a career year, so I’m very focused. The main thing is just to be back healthy so I can be myself and go out there and compete and help my team win games. It’s gonna be exciting. It’s gonna be fun, and we’re looking forward to the season.
Reports in the Venezuelan press seem to indicate that Greivis Vasquez's status with the Venezuelan Olympic team remains uncertain. Vasquez didn't play this weekend in a "friendly" game vs. Spain, meaning that of the Venezuelans' four friendlies so far, he's only played in one vs. Lithuania and only 17 minutes in that one, contributing three points, an assist, and a rebound. In the matches against Belarus and the Netherlands he did not participate at all because he was working out the details of his contract with Brooklyn. He signed a one-year, $5 million contract, including bonuses, in New York on July 10.
In explaining why Vasquez did not play against Spain, Venezuelan coach Nestor Garcia said he has been "concentrating on getting in shape physically." Vasquez had surgery in December to remove a bone spur and loose bodies from his ankle. He was expected to be ready to return in April, but the Bucks season had already ended by then. There's been no indication that Vasquez won't be ready for training camp in October.
Bucks guard Greivis Vasquez was on the floor taking shots with his teammates following shootaround Friday morning at Philips Arena. But Milwaukee coach Jason Kidd said Vasquez has yet to receive medical clearance to return to action. Vasquez has been sidelined since undergoing right ankle surgery in mid-December.
Vasquez has not played since undergoing right ankle surgery in mid-December and it was thought his injury might keep him out the rest of the season. "I'm four weeks ahead," Vasquez said. "I'm probably going to come back very soon, probably next week start practicing with the team. "People thought I was going to miss the whole season, but I'm not."
Marc J. Spears: Bucks point guard Greivis Vasquez told Yahoo Sports that he expects to return to action in 3-4 weeks after having ankle surgery in December.
Greivis Vasquez is determined to play again this season. Nothing has gone according to plan for the Milwaukee Bucks guard after his arrival in an off-season trade with the Toronto Raptors. The 29-year-old Venezuelan was hoping to add playmaking skills and three-point punch to the Bucks lineup. He was hoping to mentor young Bucks point guard Michael Carter-Williams.
Vasquez was with the team on its recent trip to Memphis but is not close yet to returning to the court. No timetable has been set for his return. "I'm better, mentally," Vasquez said. "I was beat up mentally because I wanted to really perform and do well for the team. I didn't play the way I wanted to, but I needed to get healthy. "I know I'm going to come back before the season is over. Hopefully we rack up a few wins and I can help. "Everything happens for a reason, I believe. I'm going to come back stronger and better and we'll see what happens. I still believe in our team and what we have."
Q: Will Vasquez be back this season (following right ankle surgery) and in hindsight was it a gamble to give up a 2017 lottery protected first-round pick in the trade for him? John Hammond: There is no timetable. We're hopeful that he can (return). I think he's going to do everything that he can to get himself back on the floor. I think he wanted to play; he wanted to be on the floor. But at the end of the day he had to have the surgery. It's a part of business. Look, he played 82 games last year, almost 2,000 minutes and was a great contributor for that Toronto organization. We thought he could play well for us.
Charles F. Gardner: Bucks announce G Greivis Vasquez had surgery today to remove bone spur and loose bodies from his right foot. Update on recovery to come. Surgery performed by Dr. Martin O'Malley in New York. Vasquez limited to 16 appearances this season, all off the bench.
