New York Knicks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. has finally slowed down a bit following his impressive start to November. He’s scored just 13 points in each of his last two games, in part due to a nagging foot problem. However, Hardaway says he’s not suffering from plantar fasciitis, but rather just soreness with “ligaments and stuff.”
Tim Hardaway said he doesn’t have plantar fasciitis in his foot, “just intense soreness with ligaments and stuff.” He says he felt fine on the court tonight and will keep treating the foot injury to remain on the floor.
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) November 21, 2017
The Knicks will certainly be hoping Hardaway’s foot injury is really no more than mere soreness. The 25-year-old has emerged as a crucial player for the Knicks this season, and has been a big factor in their early-season success. He’s averaging 17 points per game as the team’s second option behind Kristaps Porzingis, and has been by far their most dangerous wing player.
With the Knicks short on reliable wings, they really can’t afford to have Hardaway sidelined for a significant period of time. They also can’t afford for Hardaway’s effectiveness to take a dip, which is why they need Hardaway’s foot soreness to eventually clear up sooner rather than later.
But if Hardaway is incorrect and he actually is suffering from plantar fasciitis, it’ll be an ongoing issue he’ll have to deal with for most of the season since that type of injury doesn't really go away without prolonged rest.
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