For the first time since OKC Thunder leading scorer and reigning league MVP Kevin Durant was diagnosed with a Jones fracture and underwent successful surgery. He addressed the media about his recovery, expected return date and how this setback will impact his team.
I’m not going to rush it all. That’s the one thing I don’t want to do,” he said. “I’m sure I’ll feel better in two or three weeks, but definitely don’t want to rush it and wind up hurting it even more. I’m taking my time with it. I’m just blessed it happened early in the season where I can get past it, and hopefully by December I’ll be ready to play.”
Durant also discussed what this meant for his partner in crime Russell Westbrook.
“Nothing has to change,” Durant said of Westbrook. “Just stay who he is and continue to play the way he plays, and everybody is going to follow. He’s going to do a great job. I’m not worried about Russ.
“[He] may get more opportunities now, but you don’t have to change what you do. He knows that. He’s a smart player. He knows we all have to do it as a team, and it’s going to be fun. I’m excited to see the team play.”
Last season Durant averaged 32 points, 7.4 rebounds and 5.5 assists in 81 games.
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