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Brooklyn Nets: Caris LeVert's Return Expected Soon

Published Jun. 30, 2017 6:28 p.m. ET

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The Brooklyn Nets have been patiently awaiting for Caris LeVert to make his NBA debut. LeVert indicated today that his return may be soon.

This summer, Caris LeVert arrived to the Brooklyn Nets via a trade that brought Thaddeus Young to the Indiana Pacers. Though the rookie has yet to set foot on the NBA hardwood, Nets fans have been high on him, and his return is highly anticipated.

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Today, LeVert and fellow Net Rondae Hollis-Jefferson appeared on SiriusXM NBA Radio at the NBA Store in Times Square. LeVert was asked about his return date, and to the delight of Nets fans, the 22-year-old stated that it is approaching.

Caris LeVert on @SiriusXMNBA, asked about his return date: “Probably within the next couple of weeks…We’re right there right now.” #Nets

— Brian Lewis (@NYPost_Lewis) October 27, 2016

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The former Michigan Wolverine has been recovering from a foot injury that has plagued him for most of his college career. LeVert first underwent surgery to repair a stress fracture in his foot in May 2014, but re-injured his foot the following season. In his last year at Michigan, he suffered a lower left leg injury.

LeVert last played on February 13, 2016. Michigan announced on March 1 that LeVert’s string of injuries would end LeVert’s collegiate career. In four seasons at Michigan, LeVert posted 10.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.7 assists in 26.4 minutes per game.

Even before getting drafted, LeVert underwent three surgical procedures on his left foot, all within the span of 22 months. He spent the entire offseason rehabbing, not playing in a single Summer League nor preseason game.

At 6-foot-7, LeVert fits well in the Nets’ roster theme of versatility, and it should be interesting to see how head coach Kenny Atkinson plans on using LeVert in his lineups. If LeVert’s return comes to fruition in the next couple of weeks, then Nets fans can finally set their minds at ease.

The Nets continue their season tomorrow night against the Pacers, the team that drafted LeVert. We’ll get to see LeVert in action in a black-and-white uniform soon enough.

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