Kevin Durant is currently facing some calf soreness that has prevented him from fully participating in the USA Basketball training camp for the Paris Olympics. However, he has reassured team officials that he does not believe it will be a major issue. U.S. coach Steve Kerr stated that they are taking a day-to-day approach and being cautious with Durant’s injury.
Durant is not the only forward who has been unable to fully participate in the camp. Jayson Tatum from the Boston Celtics was excused from the first two days of workouts for personal reasons but is expected to join his U.S. teammates on the court soon. It is uncertain when Durant will be cleared to play or if he will be ready for the first exhibition game against Canada on Wednesday. The team has five exhibition games before heading to Paris for the Olympics.
Kerr mentioned that Durant may have tweaked his calf a few days before arriving at the camp, but Durant himself has assured him that it is not a serious injury. They plan to proceed with caution and monitor his progress day by day. Durant has the opportunity to become the first four-time gold medalist in men’s Olympic basketball history, having won titles in London in 2012, Rio de Janeiro in 2016, and the rescheduled Tokyo Games. He currently holds the record for the most points scored in Olympic play for the U.S. men’s team.
As Durant works on his recovery, fans are eagerly awaiting updates on his condition and hoping for his swift return to the court. The team is taking all necessary precautions to ensure his health and readiness for the upcoming Olympic games. Stay tuned for more updates on Durant’s progress as the training camp continues.