Durant, often regarded as the “Achilles guy” in the NBA, shared insights into the arduous rehabilitation process. He emphasized that both Lillard and Tatum are navigating uncharted territory as they confront the reality of being sidelined for potentially an entire year. “It’s just probably the first time in their whole lives they got to sit down and not play sport,” Durant remarked, underscoring the mental and physical toll of such a setback.