Kevin Durant Shares Behind-the-Scenes Insight on Jayson Tatum’s Recovery
In an exclusive interview with CLNS Media, Kevin Durant revealed that Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla and Jayson Tatum’s mother contacted him for advice after Tatum suffered an Achilles tear.
BOSTON — After scoring 26 points on 8-for-11 shooting against the Celtics at TD Garden, Kevin Durant paused before boarding the team bus. Recently turned 37, he reflected on how his own Achilles rupture in 2019 changed the way he plays.
“It was small, subtle changes, subtle tweaks,” he told CLNS Media. “My short to mid-range game became my bread and butter. I can still shoot from deep, but I needed to be more efficient and attack closer to the rim.”
Durant admitted he has become the go-to voice for players dealing with Achilles injuries — the dreaded sensation of a sudden kick to the calf followed by collapse. His perspective carries weight: few athletes have recovered as successfully as he did.
After missing 15 months, Durant returned to average 26.9 points per game, earning an All-Star selection within his first 35 games back. Now in his sixth season since the injury, he maintains elite numbers — 27.8 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game — while shooting 53.1% from the field and 41.4% from beyond the arc. His current production stands on par, if not beyond, the level of his first 12 seasons.
Author’s Summary
Kevin Durant offered rare insight into recovery and adaptation after an Achilles tear, reflecting on his journey and how it now helps stars like Jayson Tatum approach their comeback.
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