I agree, the time table is what prompted me to do some additional research. You did make a good point, the front office would have been quick to dispel the rumors of a Jones Fracture if it wasn't the case. As you mentioned above its hard to see Sammy playing a full season coming off this, which blows. This injury is far more concerning to me personally than Shaq's, hopefully the surgeons experience dealing with Julio injury leads to more success with Sammy's recovery. (Same surgeon, also alarming).