Sergey Karasev promises "New Karasev" post-injury

On Media Day, Sergey Karasev was all smiles. When asked about his prospects for this season, Karasev gave his biggest smile yet. "This year, you will see a new Sergey."

"Because I missed [the game] and I was really hungry about basketball," Karasev told Tim Bontemps recently "I was working hard all summer long to build up muscle, and I feel more confidence on the court, and I think when I feel more confidence in my game, I feel I play way better."

Karasev, who had never been injured before, filled his Twitter and Instagram feeds with pictures of his progress following surgery for a dislocated patella and torn MCL last March. Then, Saturday, he finally got back in a game, even preseason, He…