Kevin Durant Shares Insight on Jayson Tatum's Recovery
Kevin Durant revealed in an exclusive CLNS Media interview that both Joe Mazzulla and Jayson Tatum's mother sought his advice following Tatum's Achilles injury.
Durant Reflects on His Own Achilles Injury
After scoring 26 points on 8-for-11 shooting against the Celtics at TD Garden, Durant reflected on how his 2019 Achilles rupture reshaped his playing style. He described subtle but important adjustments:
“It was small, subtle changes, subtle tweaks. But I felt like my bread-and-butter was my short to mid-range. I felt like I can still shoot the threes, the side-steps, the step-backs, that was cool, but I just felt like I had to be way more efficient and get closer to the rim.”
Becoming the Go-To Player for Achilles Advice
Durant has reluctantly become the player others consult after similar injuries, given his remarkable recovery. He described the injury's impact as feeling like someone kicked his calf, followed by a fall to the floor.
His comeback was impressive: missing 15 months, then averaging 26.9 points per game and making the All-Star team within his first 35 games back. Now in his sixth season post-injury, Durant posts 27.8 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game while shooting 53.1% from the field and 41.4% from three-point range.
This performance equals or surpasses his output from the previous 12 seasons.
Summary
Kevin Durant shared his experience and advice on recovering from a serious Achilles injury, highlighting subtle game adjustments that helped him return stronger and serve as a resource for other players facing similar challenges.
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