May 12, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau reacts in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers in game five of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Following a season marred by high-profile injuries to the likes of Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard, it is no wonder that the need for injury prevention is rising in the NBA.
The NBA regular season schedule is one of the most physically demanding in the world of sport. Although data shows that injury in the most recent season stayed relatively similar to the previous one, 2014-15 affected a higher-profile of player, which is concerning for NBA coaches and fans.