The operation is successful! Whether Tatum can return to the top like Durant, the reality may not be optimistic

Tatum's surgery was successful, and he was the same doctor as Durant used! Maybe he himself hopes to return to the top like Durant. However, rupture of the Achilles tendon has always been called an "athlete killer", and its recovery cycle is long and the recovery effect is full of uncertainty. According to statistics, after the Achilles tendon rupture, the explosive force and transverse movement speed will decrease by 20%-30%, and the bounce height will be reduced by 10 cm, which will undoubtedly bring great challenges to offense and defense.

In the past 30 years, Durant has returned to the peak after a rupture of the Achilles tendon! More than 60% of players withdraw from the main lineup within three years. This injury not only destroys the body, but also disrupts the player's control and confidence in the movements. Players are forced to try to change their playing style (such as Wilkins develops three-pointers and Durant's transformational projection), but most people are difficult to complete.

Tatum's successful surgery

Historical classic case

1. Durant (return to the peak)

Performance before injury: In the 2018-2019 season, the 30-year-old Durant averaged 32.3 points in the finals. He was misplaced with the unsolved singles. He had his unique ability to take over the game at critical moments, and his title of "Death" deserves!

Durant's Achilles tendon rupture

Performance after injury: After returning in 2020, the breakthrough proportion dropped by 50%, and the signboard's major change of direction cross over is already difficult to see; the horizontal movement speed of the defense has also dropped significantly, and the defensive coverage has decreased. However, relying on his historically-level central shooting ability and height advantages, he still averaged about 28 points per game and was extremely efficient! Still one of the strongest scorers in the league.

2. Kobe (cliff decline)

Performance before injury: In the 2012-2013 season, the 34-year-old Kobe averaged 27.3 points per game and is still a top star in the league. Thanks to his explosive physical fitness and skillful scoring skills, his shooting percentage when he entered the basket can reach a terrifying 62.1%! Kobe's performance after a ruptured Achilles tendon: his explosiveness and shooting stability dropped significantly after his comeback. His shooting percentage was only 37.3% in the last three seasons, and his shooting percentage at the basket dropped to 54.7% until he retired in 2016.

3. Cousins ​​(cliff decline)

Performance before injury: In the 2017-2018 season, the 27-year-old Cousins ​​averaged 25.2 points, 12.9 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game, making him the No. 1 center in the league! The first person below the neck!

Cousins ​​was the league's number one center

after injury: his data dropped sharply to 16.3 points and 8.2 rebounds after returning, and his movement speed plummeted. After turning to multiple teams, he faded out of the NBA at the age of 32. Later, he wandered in the Puerto Rico League, Taiwan League, and even the Mongolian League.

4. Wall (cliff decline)

Performance before injury: In the 2018-2019 season, the 28-year-old Wall averaged 20.7 points and 8.7 assists per game. With his league-leading speed and super explosive power, the fast break score accounted for 23.5%! Seize firmly as the number one point guard in the East.

Wall was the first point guard in the East after injury: his breakthrough ability disappeared after his comeback, his average score dropped to 6.9 points, and his fast break scored to 9.2%. He had no ball to play after he was 33 years old.

5. Klay Thompson (remarkable decline)

Performance before injury: In the 2018-2019 season, the 28-year-old Tang Shen averaged 21.5 points per game, the top ten defensive efficiency in the league, and a historical 3D star with excellent offense and defense!

Thompson's Achilles tendon rupture

Performance after injury: Two serious injuries (Anterior cruciate ligament + Achilles tendon) were superimposed, and the defensive efficiency dropped to outside 200 after returning, and the average score dropped to 17.9 points per game, especially the scoring efficiency and stability declined significantly. He is currently barely starting at the Mavericks.

Tatum averaged 27.1 points, 8.4 rebounds and 6 assists per game in the regular season this season, and increased to 28.1 points, 11.5 rebounds and 5.4 assists in the playoffs. He is regarded as the league's number one small forward. Tatum is now a typical "magic ball" style, relying heavily on breakthroughs and three-pointers. After injury, he needs to transform into a projective style. Referring to the case where Durant's PER value dropped by 2.9 after injury, his athletic ability recovery is doubtful. I hope everything will get better.