Drake Shouts Out Kevin Durant on Instagram After Likely Disastrous NBA Finals Injury

After Kevin Durant's hard-to-watch Achilles injury in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, many stars across the game expressed their support for the Warriors forward on social media.

Of course, since this is a Toronto-based event, those well-wishes came from Drake's corner, as well. The rapper and Raptors mascot wished the best for KD, knowing the long road ahead of Durant before he is capable of returning to the floor.

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Was tough for any of us to even enjoy that game tonight after seeing this transpire. Praying for our brother. That’s my only concern tonight is your well being. “The game needs me” is an understatement when it comes to 35. Please wish the best for this true warrior. ??

A post shared by champagnepapi (@champagnepapi) on Jun 10, 2019 at 11:58pm PDT

Although Durant's absence will most likely result in better odds for Drake's favorite NBA franchise to win their first championship, this post shows that some things are more important than basketball. KD's dominance on the floor has earned him the respect of both his supporters and his enemies, and winning the NBA Finals now won't feel the same as taking down a lineup that features two MVP-caliber players, as well as Klay Thompson, one of the best shooters of a generation.

Just like anybody with a heart and an iota of respect for the NBA game, I feel horrible for Kevin Durant.

But I’d said since the day after the initial injury he should shut it down. I’m far from an expert, but it was obvious.

There are a goodly number of people who own this.
— Alan Goldsher (@AlanGoldsher) June 11, 2019

While an MRI has yet to be conducted, Kevin Durant and his camp fear his Achilles is torn, which could hold him out for the entirety of the 2019-2020 season.

Breaking: The Warriors believe Kevin Durant's MRI on Tuesday will confirm a torn right Achilles tendon, per @ramonashelburne and @wojespn. pic.twitter.com/P5yusmXFQ1
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 11, 2019

Golden State took the risk of bringing back Durant quickly in hopes of keeping them afloat, but that decision came back to bite them, as they are now without their star for the foreseeable future, should he decide to be a Warrior next season at all.