Kevin Durant Reportedly Wasn’t ‘Anywhere Close to 100 Percent’ Heading into Game 5
TORONTO,ONTARIO – JUNE 10: Serge Ibaka #9 of the Toronto Raptors tries to calm the fans down after an injury to Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors during Game Five of the 2019 NBA Finals at Scotiabank Arena on June 10, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)
Credit: Claus AndersenReport: Durant "Not Anywhere Close To 100%" Before Game 5
Kevin Durant re-injuring his right leg was the biggest story of Game 5, with the team reportedly afraid that he suffered an Achilles tear. But should Durant have been out there in the first place?
According to Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes, Durant was "not anywhere close to 100 percent" during pregame warmups.
The star forward had missed a month with a calf injury and reportedly "fought valiantly" to return in time for the Finals. Warriors president Bob Myers called Durant's return a "collaborative decision".
