Brooklyn Nets stud Caris LeVert still targeting February return

Brooklyn Nets star Caris LeVert is targeting his return in February. LeVert’s rehabilitation process has reportedly been going smoothly.

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Caris LeVert is set to see the floor again soon after suffering the season’s most brutal injury.

Back in early November, the young Brooklyn Nets stud suffered a horrifying ankle injury against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Many people thought that it would be the end of LeVert’s season.

Since then, LeVert has undergone a successful rehabilitation process. With no major setbacks (always a risk for lower extremity injuries), LeVert is set to make his return at some point after the All-Star break.

LeVert’s early-season triumph has somehow become a bit of an afterthought (due to Brooklyn’s success without him).

He was undeniably Brooklyn’s best player for the first month of the season, leading their drive-and-kick offense with his ferocious downhill game. At times, LeVert looked to be the second-coming of DeMar DeRozan, thanks to his flashy footwork and a keen sense of timing around the rim.

LeVert was also one of Brooklyn’s better playmakers, averaging 3.7 assists per game; a very solid number for an off-ball guard.

Before his injury, LeVert was emerging as Brooklyn’s leading player down the stretch. In 14 games, LeVert hit two game-winners; one against the second-seed Nuggets, the other against the crosstown rival, the New York Knicks.

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Not to mention, Caris was the team’s best two-way player. LeVert’s 1.2 steals per game led the rest of Brooklyn’s roster by a considerable margin.

The timing for this announcement, made by Adrian Wojnarowski, couldn’t have been more perfect.

Fellow Nets’ guard, Spencer Dinwiddie, is reportedly out for the next 15-to-20 games due to a thumb injury. The Nets’ will greatly miss his scoring. Dinwiddie’s 17.2 point average ranks third for Brooklyn.

With injuries piling up, the All-Star break can’t come soon enough for the Brooklyn Nets.

Hopefully, LeVert will continue to recover swiftly. His 18.4 points per game and hustle on defense will be a welcomed sight for this tarnished Brooklyn team when he returns.

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