11-14-2019, 06:07 AM
I think it's important to understand that KP's rehabilitation was unique from most rehabilitations that players go through. He was not sidelined for 20 months, because he was not medically ready to play during that time period. He underwent a timely process to try to deconstruct the playstyle tendencies that 'allowed' him to suffer the torn ACL (similar issues had Derrick Rose and we know what happened after his first knee injury):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPxsK1mQnhQ&t=2m0s
It's especially noticeable, when you factor that a 7'3 footer was playing like this:
https://twitter.com/Ballislife/status/11...0761058305
With reckless abandon the body will naturally took the toll.
You add in the fact that he has not played for almost two years, had to adapt a new play style to a new franchise/teammates and naturally things will take time. The positive is that admist the issues he's had, he's still a great catch up and shooter and his protection of the rim is as good as ever. On top of that, the Mavericks have the some of the best medical staff in the league and he has acess to the greatest 7 foot shooter that has played the game to teach him some moves.
Like KP has said before, it's all in his head. The potential is there.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPxsK1mQnhQ&t=2m0s
It's especially noticeable, when you factor that a 7'3 footer was playing like this:
https://twitter.com/Ballislife/status/11...0761058305
With reckless abandon the body will naturally took the toll.
You add in the fact that he has not played for almost two years, had to adapt a new play style to a new franchise/teammates and naturally things will take time. The positive is that admist the issues he's had, he's still a great catch up and shooter and his protection of the rim is as good as ever. On top of that, the Mavericks have the some of the best medical staff in the league and he has acess to the greatest 7 foot shooter that has played the game to teach him some moves.
Like KP has said before, it's all in his head. The potential is there.