Caris LeVert: ‘I feel I can control how good I can be’

Nicole Sweet-USA TODAY Sports His teammates at Michigan didn’t call Caris LeVert “Baby Durant” for nothing. When healthy, LeVert could dominate with his shooting, driving, defense, etc. ... just like Kevin, only a few inches shorter.

There was something else. Like KD —who eventually became a good friend— LeVert had the desire to be great and the confidence to get there. If only his body would let him. Now, after being the best player in the Nets visit to the playoffs, LeVert tells Michael Lee of The Athletic he’s ready.

“I’ve always felt like I was that guy,” LeVert told Lee. “I’m at the point where now I feel I can control how good I can be. I’m going to push myself every single day and see…