The devastating news broke out on Tuesday as it confirmed what everyone believed: Jayson Tatum broke down his right-wing fatal weakness.
The Boston Celtics superstar is now facing a long and long recovery as hard injuries affect many players in major ways.
The Celtics beat the New York Knicks 3-1 and are likely to exit the playoffs in the second round.
If one player knows about a horrible Achilles breakdown, it is Kevin Durant, who is 30 years old.
Durant made a stunning comeback with the Golden State Warriors. He joined the Brooklyn Nets, which can be said to be a better version of himself.
Tatum, 27, will miss a year's peak, although replicating Durant's recovery can maximize his championship.
However, the Phoenix Suns superstar is an anomaly. Achilles' tears and ruptures were almost the end of his career.
Modern medicine and strategies make the reward feasible, although some people strive to return to their former forms. Not only did Durant return to form, he surpassed the game and made progress.
Charles Barkley simply put it: Tatum needs to call Durant.
"The first call I'm going to make was Kevin Durant...(he) removed six years from the time he bombed Achilles... The best experience was someone who had already experienced it before," Barkley suggested the NBA on TNT.
"The first call I was going to make was Kevin Durant...(he) six years from the moment he blew up Achilles...the best experience was someone who had already experienced it before."
- Clutchpoints (@clutchpoints) May 13, 2025
Jayson Tatum's season-ending Achilles injured Charles Barkley.pic.twitter.com/lfeyjxyjrn
Durant joins LeBron James and Stephen Curry "Golden years."
Unlike James and Curry, Durant blew his Achilles. However, his return is inspiring, and Tatum should certainly consider asking for some pointers before his recovery, as he has enough ability in the tank to add to his already comforting career.