Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder will make his first start of the year tonight against the New Orleans Pelicans. Durant has missed the past 6 1/2 weeks with a broken foot.
"Just excited to get back out there with my teammates," Durant said Tuesday. "It's been a long 6½ weeks just trying to get better and get my foot right. The training staff did a great job, so I'm just looking forward to playing tonight.
As with any lengthy time off from a skilled position in a physical league, Durant may look rusty but he will be on the court going full bore.
When asked about the layoff in terms of his conditioning and team chemistry, Durant had this to say, "I know it's going to be a little bit different for me not having played
... and then going out there and playing the highest level of
basketball. But I'm looking forward to going out there and seeing where I
am and playing as hard as I can for my team."
Durant's return could not have come at a better time for the Thunder. Russell Westbrook is back and the Thunder are languishing at 5-12 early on in the NBA season.
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Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Thursday, October 23, 2014
NBA 2014-2015 Season Preview
LeBron is back in Cleveland, Kobe is the 40th best player in the NBA, Kevin Durant has a broken bone in his foot...
These are some of the stories, above and below, to watch this season.
Blake Griffin seems to be saying "I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore..."
Carmelo Anthony says he won't win the scoring title because of the triangle offense.
And let's not forget the reigning Champion San Antonio Spurs!
Mike Prada of SBNation.com has a wonderfully complete breakdown of the NBA's upcoming season. Be sure to read it all here. It's a little cumbersome but a great read.
These are some of the stories, above and below, to watch this season.
Blake Griffin seems to be saying "I'm mad as hell and I'm not going to take it anymore..."
Carmelo Anthony says he won't win the scoring title because of the triangle offense.
And let's not forget the reigning Champion San Antonio Spurs!
Mike Prada of SBNation.com has a wonderfully complete breakdown of the NBA's upcoming season. Be sure to read it all here. It's a little cumbersome but a great read.
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Kevin Durant Fractures Foot - Out 6-8 Weeks
One could see this as a setback for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Kevin Durant, the 2013-2014 MVP of the NBA has broken hi foot. He has what is known as a "Jones" fracture.
A Jones fracture is a fracture of the diaphysis of the fifth metatarsal of the foot, at the base of the small toe. The proximal end, where the Jones fracture occurs, is in the midportion of the foot. Those who sustain a Jones fracture have pain over this area, swelling, and difficulty walking.
Read the ESPN story here.
A Jones fracture is a fracture of the diaphysis of the fifth metatarsal of the foot, at the base of the small toe. The proximal end, where the Jones fracture occurs, is in the midportion of the foot. Those who sustain a Jones fracture have pain over this area, swelling, and difficulty walking.
Read the ESPN story here.
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