NBA Champion accuses media of unfair coverage of Kevin Durant’s playoff injury
An NBA broadcaster says the media did a poor job covering Kevin Durant's injury and claims questioning his toughness is illogical given his Warriors history.
NBA Champion accuses media of unfair coverage of Kevin Durant’s playoff injury originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Kevin Durant’s injury became a major topic during Houston’s playoff loss, but new comments from a Houston Rockets broadcaster changed the discussion around the veteran star.
Durant started the playoffs after one of his healthiest years. The Houston Rockets forward played 78 games and worked hard even though he turned 37. Former NBA center Brendan Haywood was surprised by how people reacted to Durant's injury.
Haywood criticized the media coverage after Houston lost to the Lakers . Some reports said his teammates were not updated on his health, and people online doubted if he was really hurt. “I think the media did a poor job covering his injury,” Haywood said during a broadcast appearance.
“There were reports saying his teammates didn't know what was going on. ” Durant had knee and ankle issues during the series. He played in Game 2 and scored 23 points, but another injury slowed him down.