“Franz has been a warrior,” Bane added. “He’s been …
Cunningham averaged 6. 8 turnovers in Games 1-4. Wagner suffered a right calf strain late in the third quarter of Game 4.
In Games 5-7 without Wagner on the floor, Cunningham’s turnovers dipped to 4. 6 per contest. “That doesn’t make it necessarily feel any better,” Bane said speculating on the series outcome had Wagner not gotten hurt.
“This is reality and that’s a what if. ” “Franz has been a warrior,” Bane added. “He’s been fighting to get back from his ankle all season.
(He) came back early just to try to build some chemistry with us. I never doubt where Franz’s heart is at. He wants what’s best for the team and that’s just who he is.
Injuries happen. It’s unfortunate and he shouldn’t feel like this is on him or feel any weight. Some of those things you just can’t control.