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Kenneth Faried Gives Encouraging Update Following Scary Injury vs. Warriors

By Jonathan Savitske

January 2, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) receives medical attention after the game against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Nuggets 111-108 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
January 2, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) receives medical attention after the game against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Nuggets 111-108 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Denver Nuggets power forward Kenneth Faried suffered a scary neck injury Saturday night against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena.

In overtime, Kenneth Faried suffered a neck injury while attempting to secure a rebound. Following the play, Kenneth Faried look lethargic, stumbling to the bench and draping a towel over his face. He was carted off the court in what was a scary moment for all basketball fans.

Thankfully, Kenneth Faried gave an update following his injury on Saturday via Instagram, sounding upbeat and reassuring fans that he will make a recovery and is feeling better. Faried stated on his Instagram account:

"“I want to thank everyone for the get will soon calls, text, tweets & comments! I’m doing much better a little sore but I’m the Manimal I’m not going to letting this keep me down & out long! #UnleashTheManimal“"

It is great to hear that Kenneth Faried is recovering, though his status his yet unclear following this injury. The Denver Nuggets team doctor did report today that Kenneth Faried suffered a “lower cervical vertebrae issue”, and there is no lingering neurological damage or symptoms in his spine or extremities. Keep it here for continued updates on Kenneth Faried’s injury and the Denver Nuggets.

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