Pistonsโ forward Jonas Jerebko has been turning heads for his work ethic in practice as he tryโs to rehab his injured Achilles tendon and work his way back into the lineup.
Unfortunately for Jerebko, that return probably wonโt happen this season.
According to Chris Iott of Mlive.com, head coach John Kuester shook his head no repeatedly when asked if Jerebko would return this season.
โThis kid โ Iโve been in the business for 20 years โ Iโve never seen a kid work so hard to try to get back,โ Kuester said. โItโs killing him. Itโs killing him. This young man is working extremely hard to put himself in a position to play.โ
Jerebko injured his Achilles tendon during the first game of the pre-season all the way back on October 5th against the Miami Heat. He has been working with Pistons head trainer Arnie Kander in hopes of returning this season and says that he appreciates Kuester taking note of his hard work.
โItโs good to have people notice it because Iโm in there when nobodyโs there, when nobody sees me work out,โ Jerebko said. โIt just feels good that they see it. Iโm glad that they notice.
โI donโt want anybody to outwork me or for Arnie to say, โHe didnโt work hard enough โ thatโs why he didnโt play this year.โ Iโm just going at it every day until he says stop.โ
Source: Mlive.com