Kevin Durant's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Basketball
Kevin Durant's Sports Injuries Table
| Type | Area | Date | Consequences | Content | How It Happened | Recovery Duration | Rehabilitation Details | Impact On Career | Psychological Impact | Previous Injuries | Return To Competition | Severity | Treatment | Medical Staff | Long Term Impact | Preventive Measures | Competition Missed | Initial Symptoms | Re Injury Risk | Support System | Rehabilitation Location |
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| Calf Injuries | Right Achilles | 2019-06-09 | Required surgery and extensive rehabilitation. | Durant's Achilles injury was a major blow for the Golden State Warriors. The injury occurred during his first game back after recovering from a calf strain. | During Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors. | Approximately 12 months | Underwent surgery and followed a strict rehabilitation program focused on regaining strength and mobility. | Missed the entire 2019-2020 NBA season. | Significant, as Achilles injuries are known to be career-threatening. | Calf strain in the same leg just prior to the Achilles rupture. | 2020-12-22, with the Brooklyn Nets. | Severe | Surgery and extensive physical therapy. | Golden State Warriors medical team and specialized surgeons. | Potential for reduced explosiveness and agility. | Strengthening and conditioning programs. | Entire 2019-2020 NBA season. | Sharp pain and inability to continue playing. | Moderate to high, common with Achilles injuries. | Family, teammates, and medical staff. | Various, including team facilities and specialized rehab centers. |
| Fractures | Right Foot | 2014-10-11 | Required surgery and an extended period of recovery. | Durant suffered a Jones fracture in his right foot, a common injury for basketball players. | During preseason training with the Oklahoma City Thunder. | Approximately 6 months | Surgery followed by a lengthy rehabilitation process focused on healing and regaining strength. | Missed the first 17 games of the season and had recurring issues. | Significant, as foot fractures can be career-threatening. | None directly related to this incident. | 2014-12-02 | Severe | Surgery and extensive physical therapy. | Oklahoma City Thunder medical team and specialized surgeons. | Potential for recurring issues and long-term management. | Footwear adjustments and monitoring. | First 17 games of the 2014-2015 NBA season. | Pain and inability to bear weight on the foot. | High, common with Jones fractures. | Team medical staff, family, and friends. | Various, including team facilities and specialized rehab centers. |
| Sprains | Right Ankle | 2018-03-13 | Missed a few games for recovery. | Durant landed awkwardly after a jump, causing a right ankle sprain. | During a regular season game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. | Approximately 1-2 weeks | Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) method along with light physical therapy. | Minimal, short-term absence from games. | Minor, as ankle sprains are relatively common and less severe. | None directly related to this incident. | 2018-03-27 | Mild | RICE method and light physical therapy. | Golden State Warriors medical team. | Minimal. | Ankle strengthening exercises and proper footwear. | Several regular season games. | Pain and swelling in the ankle. | Moderate, common with ankle sprains. | Team medical staff and family. | Team facilities. |
| Strains | Right Calf | 2019-05-07 | Missed the remainder of the series and the Western Conference Finals. | The calf strain was initially thought to be minor but eventually led to the more severe Achilles rupture. | During Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Houston Rockets. | Approximately 4 weeks | Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) method along with physical therapy. | Short-term impact, leading to the more severe Achilles injury. | Concerns about returning too soon and risking further injury. | None directly related to this incident. | 2019-06-10, prematurely returned leading to Achilles rupture. | Moderate | RICE method and physical therapy. | Golden State Warriors medical team. | Set the stage for the subsequent Achilles rupture. | Proper warm-up and conditioning. | Western Conference Finals. | Pain and tightness in the calf. | High if not fully healed. | Team medical staff and family. | Team facilities. |
Kevin Durant's Sports Injuries Videos
Kevin Durant Achilles Injury - Game 5 | Warriors vs. Raptors | 2019 NBA Finals
Golden State Warriors vs Toronto Raptors - Full Game 5 Highlights | June 10, 2019 NBA Finals
Kevin Durant goes down holding his leg after an attempted play. The fans initially cheer, but Raptors players like Kyle Lowry, Pascal Siakam, and Serge Ibaka quickly urge them to stop, showing respect for Durant's injury and greatness.
Kevin Durant Leaves Game with Leg Injury | Warriors vs. Rockets Game 5
Back to the isolation, the one-on-one ball. It's Durant. Laces 1 through 10. Hurt heels, holding on to his right Achilles. His hard works into Iguodala, who just picked up the Golden State foul. As soon as he made that shot, he started with this look. Wow. I think he has, but he did. There's no one around him, but you think someone hits you in the back of the leg. He makes it, he's running down, he goes to the locker room, and this is a major story.
Thomas, here's the shot made by Kevin Durant. I've heard this from numerous people who have torn their Achilles. Well, I'm not saying this has happened to Kevin Durant, but they say it feels like someone kicked them right in their Achilles. No one was around Kevin Durant, but he felt like someone was, and we hope that's not the case for KD. Durant has averaged 45 minutes a game in this series. He's played 32 tonight.
