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Durant dismisses load management for playoff injury
9 Oct
Summary
- Kevin Durant believes load management wouldn't have prevented his injury.
- He stated that playing full games contributed to his durability.
- Durant averaged 26.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists last season.
Despite a first-round playoff exit for the Houston Rockets against the Los Angeles Lakers, Kevin Durant's perspective on load management has come into focus. The 38-year-old veteran, who played in 78 regular-season games last season, suggested that rest strategies would not have averted his playoff-altering injury.
Durant asserted that his injuries were contact-related, and that his commitment to playing at full throttle throughout the season was instrumental in his ability to participate in 78 games. He remains a vital player, with averages of 26.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists last season, earning him a spot on the All-NBA Second Team.
The Rockets are looking towards a breakthrough season, bolstered by promising teammates like Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson, and the anticipated return of Fred VanVleet. With improved support, Durant is expected to continue his elite scoring, aiming for another strong performance as the Rockets contend in the Western Conference.
