Brooklyn Nets’ fans didn’t lose hope that their superstar Kevin Durant might recover in time to play this season, but this still remains an unlikely scenario. According to the player’s agent Rich Kleiman, it is “unrealistic” to expect that Durant returns during 2019/20.
Durant, who signed with the Nets last summer, was previously scheduled to miss the entire season due to Achilles tendon injury he suffered during the 2019 NBA Finals. However, due to the NBA’s decision to suspend the competition due to coronavirus pandemic, many believed that Durant could end up playing if season resumes later in the summer.
Asked about his opinion on the matter during an appearance on SiriusXM NBA Radio, Kleiman expressed doubt that Durant ends up playing so soon.
“From my standpoint, no,” said Kleiman. “I think it’s unrealistic. That’s just my view on it. We haven’t gotten deep into the conversation about it because of how unrealistic it all seems to me. I figure that, if something changed, he would tell me.”
Kevin Durant didn’t comment on his possible return in the past, but Brooklyn Nets’ general manager Sean Marks recently didn’t want to rule out that possibility. However, such a move probably wouldn’t be wise.
Once the NBA season returns, the schedule will be more pack and the games will be played with more intensity, which would increase the risk of injuries. Also, Nets aren’t particularly good at the moment and have lost their coach midway through the season, which decreases their chances of being competitive. So, even if Durant is ready to play, it would be better to keep him on the sidelines and have him ready for the 2020/21.
