Alex Toohey’s Grind to Recovery | San Jose News

San Jose News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 15, 2026 · 1m

Alex Toohey, a former Warriors second-round pick, turned his knee surgery recovery into a literary marathon, devouring classics like “The Kite Runner” while bedridden — all while plotting his comeback. Now eight months post-op and back with the team for drills, his upbeat spirit is lifting the coaching staff. With his high school roommate Lachlan Olbrich by his side and rehab split between Australia and the U.S., Toohey chose surgery over playing hurt — a decision he stands by. Though not cleared for live play yet, his ramp-up plan is in motion, and his resilience is already making waves…