Dallas Mavericks rookie sensation Olivier-Maxence Prosper has been battling an ankle injury as the team gears up for the NBA Finals. Head coach Jason Kidd provided an update on Prosper’s injury status during a recent press conference.
Kidd provided insight into the young star’s development and revealed that Prosper was unable to join the Mavericks’ practice session. The Mavs head coach also expressed uncertainty regarding Prosper’s involvement in the upcoming NBA final game between the Mavericks and Boston Celtics.
“He did not participate in our practice. He did everything individually. I don’t know if he’s going to participate in this Finals but he’s doing better..So we’ll see,” Kidd said.
Prosper’s ankle injury has kept him sidelined since April 21, when he sprained his ankle during a practice session. As a result, Prosper has missed a total of 16 consecutive games.
Olivia-Maxence Prosper’s Rookie Season Performance
Despite limited playing time, Olivia-Maxence Prosper made significant contributions to the Dallas Mavericks team’s performance this season.
Throughout the season, Prosper appeared in 40 games for the Mavericks, averaging 8.4 minutes, 3.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 0.6 assists per game.
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Even after seeing his continuous performance, Jason Kidd felt motivated to compare him with P.J. Washington.
“Just understanding what the future holds for him is very bright. When you look at his size and his ability to shoot the three and put it on the floor, I’m not saying he’s [P.J. Washington] but there are some similarities there,” Kidd said.
While it’s uncertain whether the rookie star will be able to participate in the Mavericks’ finale, his performance will undoubtedly remain on the minds of Mavericks fans.
