The NBA is turning into a high-speed injury carousel, and Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is sounding the alarm. With players zipping across courts faster than your food delivery and stretching their bodies to superhuman limits, lower-body injuries are becoming as common as avocado toast at a brunch spot.

In a stunning breakdown, Kerr revealed that out of 53 players on the injury report, a whopping 42 are sidelined with lower-body issues ranging from hip to ankle problems. The culprit? Insane game pace and relentless athletic performance that’s pushing human physiology to its absolute limit.

The Speed Trap

The league’s transition to lightning-fast gameplay means players are covering more ground at higher speeds than ever before. Kerr points out that everyone’s trying to beat opponents down the court, which sounds exciting until bodies start breaking down like old smartphones. Medical teams are tracking every millisecond of movement, desperately trying to prevent these athletic casualties.

Star Power Down

Some of the NBA’s brightest stars are getting caught in this injury nightmare. Names like Paolo Banchero, Ja Morant, and Victor Wembanyama are sitting out, turning dynamic rosters into glorified medical waiting rooms. Even last year’s Achilles’ tendon ruptures are haunting the league like a bad retrospective.

The Potential Solution

Kerr has been consistently advocating for a reduced 72-75 game season, but money talks louder than player health. The NBA seems more interested in ticket sales than athlete longevity, leaving players to push through increasingly demanding schedules.

Until something changes, get ready for more injury reports and fewer jaw-dropping plays. The game is evolving, and not necessarily for the better.