Jalen Duren is nowhere to be found with the team this week, and Coach JB Bickerstaff isn’t sugarcoating why he’s not around. When asked about navigating Duren’s absence, Bickerstaff dropped a blunt truth bomb that should resonate with every fan who follows the league closely.
Bickerstaff Pulls Back The Curtain
This isn’t your typical injury report or a minor setback; Bickerstaff laid it all out. “The most difficult part of our job is the business of basketball,” he stated. That’s a quote that hits different, isn’t it? It tells you everything you need to know without saying a single extra word. It’s a stark reminder that as much as we love the game, there’s a whole other side to it, a side that sometimes keeps players off the court even when they’re healthy. Bickerstaff even added, “It’s a part of it, and it is what it is.” That’s the cold reality, spoken plain and simple.
The Waiting Game for Duren
So, what does this mean for Duren and his teammates? The coach made it clear that whenever Duren does return, there won’t be any hard feelings in the locker room. Bickerstaff confirmed that when “JD comes back, he’ll be welcomed with open arms and his teammates will do the same.” It sounds like whatever is going on, the team is ready to move forward once he’s back in the mix. For now, everyone’s just waiting to see when that “business” gets resolved and Duren can rejoin his squad. The season’s just getting going, and having a key player absent, no matter the reason, is always something to keep an eye on.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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