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 rapid recovery from his Achilles injury. After leading the Houston Rockets to a 128-101 victory over the Boston Celtics, Durant embraced Tatum, recognizing his impressive progress.

Durant's Own Achilles Recovery Compared

The 37-year-old forward, who has maintained peak performance six years after rupturing his Achilles in the 2019 NBA Finals, scored a game-high 26 points. He noted that his own recovery was slower at a similar stage compared to Tatum's current rehab.

“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 highlighted the noticeable absence of a limp and praised Tatum’s condition so soon after surgery.

“For somebody who just had Achilles surgery in the playoffs, he looks amazing. Hopefully, he continues to progress, gets better, and returns to 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 Expectations

Tatum has been open about aiming to return to play this season, which would mark fewer than 11 months since his Achilles tear in May.

Author’s Summary

Kevin Durant commends Jayson Tatum’s remarkable Achilles rehab, noting medical advances and optimistic hopes for Tatum’s timely NBA return.

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

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