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The calf is a complex muscle and the correlation between it and an achilles injury is almost non-existent. I think KD is the only one to have such a problem. I don't think GSW's medical team would have ever sent him out there if they actually thought he was at risk for one of the worst injuries you could get in sports. 

Either way, this calf issue has been a lingering one for almost a year at this point and its about time Luka just sits.

Just wanted to respectfully chime in a bit here.  

Although they're separate structures, the Achilles tendon and the calf cooperate with the same movements.  

Trying to play through a calf strain will increase the stress on the Achilles and will increase the risk of a tear.  An Achilles tear is fortunately a rare event either way so it would be unlikely.  

However, I think the Mavs recognize the danger here and that's why they've gone ahead and set at least a month off for Luka to rehab.  Hopefully, Luka sees this opportunity not only to rest his legs but also to learn to eat like a professional and consider his summer priorities.