The Sports OrthoPods return to discuss the disturbing injury trend during the NBA playoffs. As the injuries, particularly to star players, continue to mount, controversy exists regarding whether the lack of standard rest due to the shortened off-season plays a role or not. Lebron James is of the opinion that the lack of rest is to blame, and while a recent Baxter Holmes article cites data of an increased injury rate this season, the NBA argues the opposite - that the injury rate this year is similar to that of years past. We also talk Kawhi Leonard's mysterious knee injury and surgeries for Pascal Siakam and Serge Ibaka.
