The USA’s all-time leading scorer, who is aiming to become the first player to win four gold medals, missed all of Team USA’s preparatory games this summer due to a calf injury. However, Durant practiced on Wednesday, participated in a scrimmage on Thursday, and is scheduled to practice again on Saturday. Having coached him before, he’s one of the few guys I’ve been around who can step back onto the court and immediately look like Kevin Durant, a player of his caliber. Most players would need some time to get their rhythm back, and he will too to some extent. But he’s pretty special.”Source: EuroHoops.net

Source: New York Times July 27, 2024 14:14 UTC