“I would say just, it lights a fire under me a little bit,” Hardaway Jr replied fervently. would have been a valuable contributor to the team had he been healthy and commented on how he feels going into this season with the success of last year. missed the long playoff stretch where the Mavericks prevailed over the Utah Jazz & Phoenix Suns in the first two rounds before being defeated at the hands of the eventual 2022 NBA Champion Golden State Warriors. humorously replied, saying: “That’s classified. When asked about the details of some of those conversations with coaches while spending time on the bench recovering, Hardaway Jr. In order for me to go out there and succeed and help the team.” I think it helped me out tremendously knowing what they need me to do. “And just being able to to be a sponge and hear what they have to say throughout that whole entire time (of) me being injured. And just hearing what the coaches are talking about on the sidelines and where their mindsets are going before each & every game and after the game,” Hardaway Jr stated introspectively. Being able to watch from the sidelines, you know a little bit more than the guys that are on the floor, I believe. “I don’t think it’s gonna be tough for me. That doesn’t seem to be much of concern for the nine-year veteran though. In the NBA, a foot injury can be difficult to return from, as it means adjusting from the rehabilitation treadmill to the pace of the NBA game. will be tasked with adjusting back to NBA game speed in most likely limited minutes to start the season. “Very happy with the surgery, very happy with the rehab process and also very happy that (I) was able to come out here and go out there and support my guys while I was out.”

I was able to get back to doing what I love most,” exclaimed Hardaway Jr.

only affirmed Kidd’s confidence in him when asked about his current condition and how well his recovery has gone.

And he’s ready to go and I know he missed most of the season last year… I know Tim is excited to be able to get back and help the guys on the court.” “He’s been here for the last week or a little bit longer playing with the guys. Head coach Jason Kidd seemed jovial and optimistic about the small forward’s injury rehabilitation while speaking at Dallas Mavericks Media Day. missed close to half of the Mavericks’ games last year with a fractured foot, keeping him sidelined for the Mavs’ playoff run to the Western Conference Finals against the Golden State Warriors. will be healthy to start the 2022-2023 NBA season for the Dallas Mavericks as they seek to replicate their success from last year as well build upon and exceed it.

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