"Going into it, I was just trying to get my mind wrapped around it just because it's been so long. It took a while for me to get used to it. Get used to warming up and just going through the normal routine again. But it was just so much gratitude to be out there again."
"Having the jersey on, playing, being on the court. It's like seeing him at home. And he looked good today. I thought he looked really comfortable out there. Doesn't look like he's missed as much time as he has. So it is a credit to his work and how much time he's put into it, but we're all just super happy for him being back out there."
Jaden Ivey returned to NBA action after more than 10 months, making his season debut in Detroit's 129-116 win over Milwaukee. Ivey scored 10 points on 4-of-6 shooting with two assists and a steal in 15 minutes off the bench, helping the Pistons to their 12th straight victory. He broke the fibula in his left leg on New Year's Day, missed the remainder of last season, appeared in one preseason game, then had right knee surgery on Oct. 16 after experiencing discomfort. Ivey felt gratitude while reacclimating to warmups and routines. Cade Cunningham praised Ivey's appearance and credited his work and preparation for the comfortable return.
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