Kevin Durant revealed in a conversation with agent and business partner Rich Kleiman that when he tore his Achilles tendon in the 2019 NBA Finals, he initially believed his basketball career was over. He described hearing a pop during the injury, and in that moment, he thought about his entire basketball journey. Durant recounted the fear and uncertainty, stating that he didn't know who he was about to become. The injury occurred in Game 5 of the NBA Finals while Durant was with the Golden State Warriors, and it led to a significant recovery process.
Durant eventually signed with the Brooklyn Nets and returned to play after sitting out the 2019-20 season. He reflected on the fear associated with various injuries and surgeries throughout his career, emphasizing the challenges professional athletes face during the recovery process.
