Brooklyn Nets head coach Jason Kidd said on Saturday PG Deron Williams could possibly miss a few games to start the season as he recovers from a sprained ankle.
"But we're not rushing him. So if we have to start the season with him still trying to get better, I think we all feel comfortable, but we would feel a little bit more comfortable if he was starting."With the additions of Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett to virtually take Brooklyn to the next level of contention, Williams' health and presence are equally important. Of course the slow and steady method would be best being that ankle injuries do die hard. Still, this team will need ample time to mesh. Brooklyn went through a substantial makeover this summer by adding a new head coach in Jason Kidd and greats Pierce and Garnett.
Williams has been limited in training camp and won't play in any of the four preseason games Brooklyn has. Brooklyn needs to strike while the iron is hot. Williams is still in his prime so the time is now.
As a sidenote, Jason Kidd will also miss the first two games of the season after being suspended by the NBA for pleading guilty to driving while impaired. That is the least of Brooklyn's problems right now though.
Sources: ESPN New York, ProBasketballTalk
