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Caris LeVert thanking Nets fans for their support will have you tear up

ByThomas Carannante|
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 10: Caris LeVert #22 of the Brooklyn Nets celebrates a 104-102 win over the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on March 10, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 10: Caris LeVert #22 of the Brooklyn Nets celebrates a 104-102 win over the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on March 10, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

While the Brooklyn Nets are looking forward toward a bright future (well, two years-ish) with their new big three after the James Harden trade turned the NBA upside down, Caris LeVert, who was sent to Indiana in the blockbuster deal, is out indefinitely after a mass was discovered on his kidney during his physical with the Pacers.

The news was as sobering as it gets. But the silver lining here is that if LeVert was never traded, this may have never been discovered and he could’ve been enduring an even scarier battle with his health a year down the road.

LeVert spoke to the media on Tuesday, which was the first time since both the trade went down and he received the life-altering medical news. He made things even more emotional when he was asked to give a message to Nets fans who supported him throughout his tenure with the team.

Grab some tissues, guys.

LeVert played in 225 games for the Nets ever since being selected 26th overall in the 2016 NBA Draft out of Michigan. And he’s right, it sure had its ups and downs. Before becoming a bonafide stud in the NBA bubble last year, he underwent thumb surgery in November and missed more than a month of action. The season prior in 2018, he broke his leg and played in just 40 games.

But Nets fans stood by him because they knew he had star potential and they loved the way he played on both sides of the ball. LeVert’s engine is like no other, and he further proved that by battling through countless injuries and managing to perform despite nonstop personnel changes.

In case you needed to know, Caris, the loyal Nets fans still got your back and can’t wait for you to get back on the court and start your new chapter with the Pacers. We certainly wish things didn’t turn out this way, but everything happens for a reason.

We’re just glad LeVert is in good spirits and thankful for all the support and love he got in Brooklyn. It’s really all you can ask for.