On Monday, October 5, New York Knicks associate coach Kurt Rambis told reporters that the team would be, “Very cautious,” with injured shooting guard Arron Afflalo. On Tuesday, October 6, that notion was confirmed by the team’s actions.
Afflalo’s bothersome hamstring kept him sidelined for a fourth consecutive practice.
The fortunate news is that Afflalo doesn’t have a break or a tear. The unfortunate news is that the preseason, often utilized for team building, is not being kind to the 29-year-old.
Knicks head coach Derek Fisher announced to reporters that Afflalo will not play in the team’s preseason opener against Brazilian club Bauru.