Amar’e Stoudemire has played in just two games so far this season.
While many would guess it’s because the 33-year-old is struggling through injuries, that couldn’t be further from the case—it’s actually because he’s on a long-term maintenance program. The maintenance program is designed to keep Stoudemire fresh for the playoffs.
According to Stoudemire, via Shandel Richardson of The Sun Sentinel:
“We’ve got a big picture in mind. We know we want to be there in the postseason. We want guys to stay healthy. Now, it’s not about wearing somebody down during the regular season.