Kevin Durant Praises Jayson Tatum's Rehab Progress
Kevin Durant expressed admiration for Jayson Tatum’s rapid recovery from an Achilles tear after the Rockets' dominant 128-101 victory over the Celtics on Saturday night in Boston. Durant, 37, delivered a stellar performance with a game-high 26 points, demonstrating his continued excellence six years after his own Achilles injury in the 2019 NBA Finals.
Durant’s Reflection on His Own Recovery
Durant shared insights about his own rehabilitation journey, noting differences compared to Tatum’s 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’s Confidence in Tatum’s Comeback
Durant observed Tatum’s condition and expressed optimism about his future return:
“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 gets back on 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 Return Outlook
Tatum has publicly targeted a comeback this season, aiming to return within 11 months of his injury sustained in May.
Summary: Kevin Durant commends Jayson Tatum’s impressive Achilles rehab progress, expressing optimism for his timely return to the NBA this season.