Kevin Durant Praises Jayson Tatum's Rehab Progress
Kevin Durant expressed admiration for Jayson Tatum’s rapid recovery following his Achilles injury. After leading the Houston Rockets to a 128-101 victory over the Boston Celtics, Durant embraced Tatum, highlighting the young star’s impressive comeback journey.
Durant’s Performance and Perspective
The 37-year-old forward demonstrated his enduring skill, scoring a game-high 26 points, six years after his own Achilles rupture in the 2019 NBA Finals. Durant compared his recovery with Tatum’s, noting advances in medical treatment and Tatum’s remarkable progress.
“I wouldn’t say I felt that confident to dunk the ball,” Durant said about his rehabilitation six months post-injury. “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 emphasized Tatum’s strong physical condition during rehab, observing, “You don’t see a limp. For somebody who just had Achilles surgery in the playoffs, he looks amazing.” He expressed hope for Tatum’s continued progress and return to the court, stating that the NBA is eager to see the talented player back in action.
Tatum’s Comeback Plans
Jayson Tatum has been open about aiming for a potential return within this season, which would be approximately 11 months after his injury. His determination and recovery pace have garnered positive attention from teammates and fans alike.
“The game misses him, the NBA misses him, just, you know, all world talent, man, so looking forward to have him back on the floor,” Durant added.
Summary
Kevin Durant commended Jayson Tatum’s impressive Achilles rehab progress, highlighting medical advances and expressing optimism for Tatum’s imminent NBA return.