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“Load management” has become one of the defining terms of the Raptors 2018-19 season. loung_s breaks down what exactly it means and why Toronto is relying on it for Kawhi Leonard:

, “the aim of load management is to optimally configure training, competition and other load to maximise adaptation and performance with a minimal risk of injury. Load management therefore comprises the appropriate prescription, monitoring and adjustment of external and internal loads.”

As it relates to Leonard and the Raptors, it’s important to remember Leonard played just nine games last season due to a quad injury and an alleged breakdown in trust between he and the San Antonio Spurs over his rehabilitation. As far as the NBA league office is concerned, “load management” is as legitimate a reason to miss a game as a sprained ankle or a back spasm.

In order to get permission to sit Leonard — or anyone else for that matter — for load management reasons, Toronto must first provide medical documentation to the league. It should also be noted that not all requests are necessarily granted.

 

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loung_s Because they want to re-sign him.

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