The Nets will take whatever small steps and minor contributions they can get from Kevin Durant for the time being, whether it’s hoisting a few shots without leaving his feet away from his teammates in the gym or sharing bits of advice from the bench during home games.
Nets coach Kenny Atkinson offered a broad smile when asked about both scenarios concerning his injured $164 million superstar after practice Wednesday in Brooklyn.
“I just like hanging out with him and watching that ball just go in every time,” Atkinson said. “It’s amazing. It’s just a thing of beauty watching him shoot.