When Damian Jones checked in with a few minutes left in the Golden State Warriors Game 1 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, it marked the first time he’d seen the court in 164 days.
Talk about a recovery.
Jones began the year as the Warriors starting center. He didn’t exactly get starting minutes - no Warriors center consistently has in the last few years - but he was an integral part of the team.
After he torn his pectoral muscle, the Warriors center position evolved. Kevon Looney turned a hot start into a stellar year.