12-03-2020, 03:07 PM
I agree with the above and yes the idea was that it might heal on its own. It was worth the risk to wait a bit. Meniscus tears are evidently pretty common for NBA players, some guys don't even know they have a tear. The issue with KP of course (and to an extent any professional athlete) is that he is putting a lot of strain on his knees during the course of a season.
His unusual frame and play style make you wonder if his body can hold up. Maybe it can maybe it can't but I am optimistic that Mavs will get it figured out. If they give him basically the Kawhi treatment at age 25 then maybe his body can hold up. I certainly think it can. Mavs should be in a position where KP never has to play back to backs, ever. If the Mavs aren't good enough to rest him on those nights then they aren't good enough to not rest him on those nights if that makes sense. KP is a guy you want to manage minutes carefully every single year to keep him fresh for the playoffs. Mavs are a smart organization and can give him the best shot to be healthy year to year.
His unusual frame and play style make you wonder if his body can hold up. Maybe it can maybe it can't but I am optimistic that Mavs will get it figured out. If they give him basically the Kawhi treatment at age 25 then maybe his body can hold up. I certainly think it can. Mavs should be in a position where KP never has to play back to backs, ever. If the Mavs aren't good enough to rest him on those nights then they aren't good enough to not rest him on those nights if that makes sense. KP is a guy you want to manage minutes carefully every single year to keep him fresh for the playoffs. Mavs are a smart organization and can give him the best shot to be healthy year to year.