07-01-2025, 01:22 PM
(07-01-2025, 01:09 PM)cow Wrote: I'm sure he'll come back. Most players do, but in a diminished capacity. The only two to buck that trend were Nique and Durant. And like we discussed regarding Durant, his age and immense skill probably helped disguise any perceived decline.
I think Kobe was the first one to come back really strong and afterwards it was kind of a blueprint to be able to almost get to the same level. Klay is another example, combined with his ACL tear the worst injury you can have.