This weekend, the Phoenix Suns will open their postseason campaign with a seven-game series in the first round against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Despite being the lower seed, the Suns are led by superstar forward Kevin Durant, who has considerably more postseason experience than any player on the Wolves going into this game.

However, as the cliché goes, Durant’s most valuable skill is his availability, and this season he’s been able to overcome a couple injuries to remain on the court. This season, Durant made 75 appearances in the regular season for the Suns, which is more than he has since joining Golden State for the 2018–19 campaign.

There’s a straightforward explanation for Durant’s recent health.

No players this year flopped into my legs, according to Durant, as reported by AZCentral. “I suffered MCL injuries the last two years as a result of being flopped by a teammate and an opponent two years in a row. I’m relieved that nobody flopped into me, but I doubt I would have played as many games if it hadn’t been for that. Had a few bothersome injuries, but they were minor, everyday issues. I’m appreciative of that.

Durant asserts that preventing these kinds of injuries requires some expertise rather than just good fortune.

Durant said, “Just stay away from the crash dummies, you know.” “The guys that dive on the ground to try to sell a call and don’t care whether they hurt someone. I attempt to avoid those guys since I am aware of who they are.

Durant Has Experienced A Few Untimely Injuries in the PastDurant must play for the Suns if they hope to advance in the postseason.

Although Durant has a lengthy history of injuries, this is a normal side effect of playing in the NBA for more than 20 years.

Durant famously hurt his calf while playing for the Warriors in the 2019 Western Conference playoffs. Durant made an attempt to return to the court in the NBA Finals after sitting out the whole conference finals matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers and the series finale.

Durant tore his Achilles tendon minutes after he got back on the floor. Due to the injury, he would miss the entire 2019–20 season and be eliminated from the playoffs.

Then, one year before to what was meant to be his home debut in Phoenix following his mid-season trade to the Suns, Durant injured his ankle during warm-ups. Even though Durant was able to rejoin the club prior to their playoff run, the ankle injury cost him and the team crucial on-court time when they may have started to gel before the postseason.

Durant, who is accustomed to playing for the Suns this season, will team up with rising star guard Devin Booker to try to lead Phoenix to a deep postseason run. They have a great chance to win the West if he can remain on the floor.