Kevin Durant gives candid take on Jayson Tatum rehab after Rockets win

Kevin Durant Praises Jayson Tatum's Rehab Progress

Kevin Durant continues to admire Jayson Tatum's rapid recovery from his Achilles tear. After leading the Houston Rockets to a commanding 128-101 victory over the Boston Celtics, Durant embraced Tatum outside the Rockets' locker room.

The 37-year-old forward remains in excellent shape six years after rupturing his Achilles in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals, scoring a game-high 26 points during the win. Meanwhile, Tatum is aiming to make a similarly successful comeback from his Achilles injury sustained in May.

Durant’s Observations on Recovery

“I wouldn’t say I felt that confident to dunk the ball,” Durant reflected about his own rehab 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.”
“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 Ambitions

Tatum has openly shared his goal to return this season, aiming to recover within 11 months of his injury. His swift rehabilitation has drawn praise, highlighting advances in medical treatment and his dedication.

Summary

Durant highlights Tatum’s impressive and advanced recovery from Achilles surgery, expressing optimism about his return and the positive impact on the NBA.

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