Kevin Durant Praises Jayson Tatum's Recovery After Rockets Win
Kevin Durant continues to be impressed by Jayson Tatum's quick recovery from his Achilles tear.
Game Highlights and Personal Remarks
On Saturday night, after leading Houston to a 128-101 victory over the Celtics, Durant embraced Tatum outside the Rockets' locker room. Durant, 37, still appears to be in excellent form six years after rupturing his Achilles in the 2019 NBA Finals, scoring a game-high 26 points during the game.
Tatum's Rehabilitation and Durant's Comparison
Tatum is striving to follow Durant's example in bouncing back from his Achilles injury, which occurred in May. Durant has noted that his own recovery at six months was less confident, stating:
"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. You don’t see a limp, for somebody who just had an 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; he’s just, you know, all-world talent, so I look forward to having him back."
Tatum's Goals and Future Return
Tatum has expressed publicly that he hopes to return this season, which would need to happen within 11 months of his injury.
Author's summary: Durant admires Tatum's rapid recovery, highlighting advancements in medicine and his own experience, while Tatum aims for an early return, demonstrating resilience and high-level talent.