Joakim Noah, welcome back to the NBA. Injured last September, the pivot was signed by the Los Angeles Clippers just before the suspension of the season. From the trip to Orlando, Jooks is very happy to have this opportunity to be able to win the title at 35 years old. But above all, an incredible chance to be able to play basketball again.
It’s a beautiful novel, it’s a beautiful story. On the French side, this is the good news of this recovery. Signed in the form of a 10-day contract last March, the former Bulls has been extended by the Clippers so that he can shout, jump, dance on the floors of Florida. A little cliché if we imagine Jooks dancing on Saga Africa if the Clipps win? Just to see Kawhi do the same, we fully approve! After his “complicated” adventure with the Knicks (it’s very Facebook status), seeing Noah in the NBA did not look as simple. Signed by the Grizzlies last year, Joakim has acquired a new reputation. Rather at the end than at the beginning, the epilogue of his career could have taken a totally different turn. Injured at the Achilles tendon last September, LeBron’s poto did not want to end like this – as reported NBC Sports – and hoped to have a place at the Clippers. It is now done.
“You know, in September, I had a weird accident and I injured my Achilles tendon, and you know, I told myself that this was not how I wanted to end my career.
So, you know, the day after the surgery, I was in the gym hoping to be able to join the Clippers. I knew that if I didn’t continue training, if I got a call from the Clippers and I wasn’t ready, I would have had regrets for the rest of my life. “
The words are strong, touching and when you mix Joakim Noah with a dose of energy and motivation, the result can be quite violent. At 35, Jooks seizes the chance he has to integrate this squad, second in the Western Conference and a dangerous contender for the final victory.
“I really feel very fortunate to be in this position, to be with God, to be great players, to be in a position to win the championship, it’s not something I take for granted. “
We feel him very happy Jojo, normal it comes from afar. It remains to be seen what responsibilities he will have within the Clippers, if he will do more than turn the towels and applaud on the bench. Behind Ivica Zubac and Montrezl Harrell, Jooks may still have some good minutes to come off the bench with defense, experience and rebounding. Always precious to have a guy like him in his roster. And you shouldn’t be surprised when Noah goes to counter LeBron during the Californian duel on July 30, Joakim should roar like never before and show his fangs…
What a joy to see Joakim Noah again for the Florida recovery. A big competitor, the ping pong games against Pat Beverley already promise and the fight is likely to be fierce.
Source texte : NBC Sports
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