Kevin Durant on injury: ‘I got a boo boo’

MANILA, Philippines – Golden State Warriors fans may be anxiously awaiting positive developments on the health of Kevin Durant’s knee, but Durant isn’t letting on that he’s worried about his playing future.

“I hurt my knee. A lot of guys go through this,” Durant told reporters before the Warriors’ 99-86 loss to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, March 8 (Thursday Manila time). “It is nothing to be concerned about. I got a boo boo playing basketball.”

Durant, who is expected to be evaluated again in 3 weeks, was hurt during a February 28 game against the Washington Wizards when Marcin Gortat pushed Zaza Pachulia, who fell into Durant’s left leg. He says he’s focused on setting “small goals” each day as his leg improves in fitness.

“I’m not even trying to put a date on it,” Durant said, according to the San Jose Mercury News.

“Straightening my leg out, that was a big goal of mine throughout this week. I was able to accomplish that. Got some range of motion as I bent my leg. So that was a key for me.”

Durant reminded reporters of his 2014-15 season, where he played just 27 games after fracturing his right foot during the pre-season, and the injury lingered through multiple surgeries.

“It could be a lot worse,” said Durant.

While Durant has a brace on his leg and is walking on crutches, the defending Western Conference champs have been hobbling, losing 3 of their last 5 games. The Warriors at 52-12 remain 1.5 games ahead of the Spurs, whom they’ll meet on Saturday, March 11.

“We’re in a tough spot in the schedule, obviously, and with KD’s injury,” said Warriors coach Steve Kerr. – With reports from Agence France-Presse/Rappler.com