Kevin Durant Praises Jayson Tatum's Rehab Progress
Kevin Durant expressed admiration for Jayson Tatum's rapid recovery from his Achilles injury following the Houston Rockets' 128-101 victory over the Boston Celtics. The 37-year-old forward appeared in excellent shape, scoring a game-high 26 points six years after rupturing his Achilles in the 2019 NBA Finals.
Durant Reflects on His Own Recovery
Tatum is aiming to emulate Durant's successful comeback from his Achilles tear, which Durant suffered in 2019. Durant noted he was not as confident at the six-month point of his rehab compared to Tatum’s current progress.
“I wouldn’t say I felt that confident to dunk the ball. I don’t remember if I was that far along in my journey, but medicine has advanced so much since I had Achilles. Jayson looks like he’s just killing the rehab and he looks great.”
Durant on Tatum’s Condition and Future
Durant was impressed by Tatum’s apparent lack of a limp and overall recovery despite the recent surgery during the playoffs.
“You don’t see a limp. For somebody who just had Achilles surgery in the playoffs, he looks amazing. Hopefully, he continues to progress, gets better, and returns to the court soon. The game misses him, the NBA misses him, just, you know, all world talent, man, so looking forward to having him back on the floor.”
Tatum's Recovery Timeline
Jayson Tatum has openly stated he aims to return to play this season, which would mean returning within 11 months of his injury.
Author’s Summary
Kevin Durant commends Jayson Tatum's swift Achilles rehab, noting his impressive progress and optimistic outlook for Tatum's return to the NBA this season.