Turiaf recuperating and hopes to play again

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http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ap-lakers-turiaf&prov=ap&type=lgns SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) -- Los Angeles Lakers second-round draft pick Ronny Turiaf said Friday he's well on his way to recovery from heart surgery and is hopeful he'll one day wear the purple and gold. Ronny Turiaf說他在心臟手術後復原情況良好並且希望有一天能在穿上紫金戰袍。 Turiaf, who is recuperating here after open-heart surgery to repair an enlarged aortic root on July 26, said he will be cheering for his potential teammates this season as he works his way back into playing shape. 在經過手術後目前在復健的Turiaf說在本季這段復原期間，他將會為他充滿潛力的隊友加油。 A decision on whether he can eventually play in the NBA is "way down the road" and up to his physicians and team management, Turiaf said, vowing to return stronger and better than before. Turiaf是否還能重回球場必須考量他的身體狀況和球隊經理，而Turiaf說他發誓將會比以前變的更好更強壯。 "I'm going to play basketball again,"he said."My heart is fixed ... there is no question. There is no need to tell me I can't play basketball if my heart is fine. So, I will play basketball, unless you don't want me to." "我將會再次的拿起籃球"，"我的心臟已經沒問題了，這是毫無疑問的"，"我將再次回到球場，除非你不需要我。" Turiaf, 22, was the 37th pick in this year's NBA draft. The 6-foot-9 power forward averaged 15.9 points, 9.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.9 blocked shots as a senior at Gonzaga last season. Turiaf's contract with the Lakers was voided when the potentially life-threatening condition was discovered in a post-draft physical, but the Lakers paid for his pre-operation medical costs and the cost of the surgery. His post-operation costs are being paid through a fund approved by the NCAA and administered by Gonzaga for student-athletes in situations similar to Turiaf's, sports information director Oliver Pierce said. Turiaf, who canceled a scheduled news conference on Aug. 5 because of a severe headache, said he is feeling much better and has begun riding a stationary bicycle and is dribbling a basketball up and down the court. He lost 25 pounds and is still weak and fatigued, he said. Turiaf他在八月五號時因為些許頭痛取消了他的記者會，現在他覺得好多了並且開始騎腳踏車及在球場上運球，他減輕了25磅且仍然有些虛弱並且容易疲倦。 His doctors told him he can start playing basketball again on a limited basis in about three months, Turiaf said. 他的醫生說最快三個月他就可以再次回到球場。 "What does that mean? I don't know,"he said."Can I start playing professional basketball? Can I start having contact in three months? I don't know." "這代表什麼?我不知道"，"我能開始我的職籃生涯嗎?我能在三個月後拿到我的合約嗎? 我不知道" Turiaf said he wants to use his situation to show others that"you can come back from heart surgery." Turiaf說他想要用他的例子向其他人證明，"在心臟手術後你還能夠重新開始"。 He said he would like to try to return to Los Angeles and begin practicing with the team in late December or early January, but that will be up to the team. He said he talks to team doctors and management weekly. 他說他希望能回到LA並且在十二月底到明年一月初開始練習，但還是要看球隊的決定，他有和隊醫及經理談到這方面的問題。 While recovering, Turiaf said he'll be watching his potential teammates on television. 在這段復原期間，Turiaf說他將會在電視看著他隊友打球。 "It's a great team for me to watch,"he said."I'm going to pull for the Lakers." The experience has left the popular Gonzaga star in a reflective mood. "One day I was under contract and I was happy and I was going to play in the NBA and the next day my career is put on hold,"he said."I have no doubt that I'm going to play basketball again but, that can happen, so you better enjoy yourself and your family and friends. I'm pretty happy with the situation I'm in." "這是支很棒的球隊可以讓我觀摩。""我將會幫助湖人隊" "我將會再次回到球場，這是可能發生的" "對於現在的情況我感到很快樂" -- ※ 發信站: 批踢踢實業坊(ptt.cc) ◆ From: 140.114.57.22