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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – FEBRUARY 14: Kevin Garnett, a finalist for the 2020 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, speaks during a ceremony announcing the finalists at the United Center on February 14, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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This season, many players in the NBA have gone down with ankle injuries, with Boston Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis being the latest one. Having witnessed all these NBA stars suffer, Celtics legend Kevin Garnett has a bit of advice for the players to make themselves more durable.
“So I’m watching all these ankle injuries… TO all the athletes out there that’s having ankle problems here’s some free game!! ANKLE ROTATIONS.. start with 20 each way on both feet!! I’m telling you sh*t works! Try it n check back in with me!! Your welcome.. thank me later,” wrote the 2008 NBA champion on his Instagram story.
A small ankle sprain is enough to keep a player out for weeks. So Garnett wants the players to make themselves more durable by working on their ankle mobility since it is a very common place to get injured. This can easily happen while stepping on someone else’s foot, similar to how Porzingis got injured earlier today.
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Nov 24, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Boston Celtics forward Kristaps Porzingis (8) dribbles the ball against the Orlando Magic in the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports
Currently, there are many stars in the NBA who are missing time due to an ankle injury, 12 to be precise. Stars like Zach LaVine and Bradley Beal are yet to come back from their injuries, while LaMelo Ball, who went down in November, recently made his return to the court.
Kevin Garnett, who has had his own share of injuries in the past, knows the importance of being healthy and injury-free.
Kevin Garnett’s injury cost him a championship
Back in 2008, the Celtics won the NBA championship with Kevin Garnett. The very next season, the Celtics were hoping to make a run back to the NBA finals.
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Midway through the season, the Celtics were on top of the standings with a 44-11 record. However, during a random match against the Utah Jazz, Kevin Garnett suffered a knee injury that kept him out for a while.
Despite trying to make a comeback, the big man re-injured himself and missed the rest of the season, ruining their chances of going back-to-back as NBA champions.
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