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

Kevin Durant Praises Jayson Tatum's Rehab Progress

Kevin Durant expressed admiration for Jayson Tatum's swift recovery from an Achilles tear after the Houston Rockets defeated the Boston Celtics 128-101. Durant, 37, scored a game-high 26 points, showing he remains in excellent form six years after his own Achilles injury during the 2019 NBA Finals.

Durant Reflects on His Recovery Compared to Tatum's

Tatum is working hard to return after his Achilles injury in May, aiming to follow Durant's example. Durant noted that he wasn’t as confident in his recovery six months post-injury as Tatum appears to be now.

“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 Highlights Tatum's Impressive Progress

Durant emphasized the noticeable improvement in Tatum's condition, saying:

“You don’t see a limp. For somebody who just had an Achilles surgery in the playoffs, he looks amazing. Hopefully, continue to progress and he gets better and get back on the court soon. 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.”

Tatum’s Return Targeted This Season

Tatum has publicly stated his goal to return within 11 months of his injury, aiming to play again this season.

Summary

Kevin Durant acknowledges Jayson Tatum’s remarkable Achilles rehab progress, expressing hope for his return and highlighting advancements in medical recovery.

Would you like the tone of this summary to be more formal or conversational?

more

MassLive.com MassLive.com — 2025-11-02

More News