Injured Kyrie Irving: 'It's tough watching from the sidelines'
Kyrie Irving hasn't played yet for the Cavaliers this season, and as he continues to work his way back from the fractured kneecap injury he suffered during the NBA Finals, he admitted (in an interview with SLAM) that watching his team play without him is one of the most difficult parts of the process.
SLAM: What’s your health status right now? Do you have a timetable for your return?
KI: I have a date, but I’m not sharing it with anybody. I’m looking forward to being back with my teammates soon, and just doing everything possible to get back on the court. That’s the most important thing right now.
SLAM: What’s the single hardest thing about not being out there?
KI: The hardest thing is not being there for your teammates, and them playing. It’s tough watching from the sidelines. But you just learn a lot of patience, and your competitive drive never goes away. If anything it’s strengthened. The only thing is, you don’t want to rush back or do anything that’ll put you in a worse place. For me it’s just about being patient, doing everything I can to be back on the court.
