After harboring hopes of returning from an Achilles tear by training camp, DeMarcus Cousins scaled back his expectations while talking to reporters in Las Vegas on Friday.
The All-Star center, who officially signed with the Golden State Warriors, told media members that he would re-take the court “when I’m ready.”
“I was aiming for training camp, but I’ve kind of communicated with the staff and the coaches,” Cousins said. “It’s kind of up in the air. It’ll be when I’m ready, one hundred percent ready.”
DeMarcus Cousins updates the rehab process of his Achilles, says he's cooled on idea of being ready for camp, Warriors give him "luxury" of easing back pic.twitter.com/wom58ZtdZ5
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Cousins suffered his injury in the midst of a career season with New Orleans in which he averaged 25.2 points, 12.9 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.6 blocks per game. He then shocked NBA circles by announcing via Showtime’s Twitter account that he would be joining the defending champions. If healthy, Cousins would give Golden State five current All-Stars on its roster, joining Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green.
