It’s been just a few days shy of eight months since Kevin Durant went down with an Achilles injury in Game 5 of the NBA Finals with Golden State.
And while the Nets have essentially ruled Durant out for this entire season as he continues to recover, the two-time NBA Finals MVP seems to be ramping up the intensity in his current rehab progress.
During Tuesday’s practice in Brooklyn, reporters got a glimpse of Durant running at near-full speed and then trying to throw a football for good measure. The running part was great to see. The throw … uh … could use some more work.
An Achilles injury typically requires at least six months of recovery time — and in basketball where an Achilles tear can cause a major performance drop-off, it’s often longer.
But at the very least, Durant looks to be on schedule with his rehab and moving well. Nets fans will like to see that.
