Former Lakers star Nick Van Exel blames NBA’s achilles epidemic on sneaker trend
Nick Van Exel hasn't played in an NBA game since 2006, but the former Lakers point guard still knows how to spark a conversation. And this week, he lit one up.After a full night of playoff action, Van Exel jumped on social media to share his take on something that's quietly become a big issue around the league-Achilles injuries. His diagnosis? It's the shoes.Dwyane Wade ropes in LeBron James amid Luka Doncic trade buzz"There have been Achilles tears throughout the years, but my thoughts on them is that they happen more now-and I think it has something to do with them dam lows the players wear nowadays,"he posted. No filters, no hedging. Just Nick being Nick.That comment-along with a follow-up urging players to "cover them ankles up fellas"-caught fire, racking up over 520,000 views by the next morning. As the […]