If any Golden State Warriors players know what DeMarcus Cousins is going through, it's point guard Stephen Curry.
Ravaged by ankle injuries early on in his career and hit by a couple of knee injuries over the last few seasons, Curry understands the grueling process of rehabilitation.
With Cousins nearing a return to the basketball court, there is a visible light at the end of the tunnel, but Curry knows how alone Cousins probably feels at times, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic:
“Rehab can be lonely,” Curry said. “You’re on your schedule, it seems like nobody else is around, it’s just these empty walls and the hoop and you just want to be able to play basketball. You kind of can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel.”
Cousins essentially confirmed what Curry was saying, noting that the program has been “frustrating”:
“It’s been super frustrating,” Cousins said. “Those drills. Constant drills. Same thing every day.”
The good news is that Cousins is moving closer and closer to an actual return.
The bad news is that when he does return, it will likely take him quite a bit of time to get into game shape, because there is nothing Cousins can do that will simulate live game action.
The 28-year-old center has been sidelined since last January with a torn Achilles, which he suffered while playing for the New Orleans Pelicans. Cousins then signed a one-year deal with the Warriors over the summer for this exact reason: to rehabilitate his injury and get a shot at a championship before moving on for a bigger contract.
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