Kevin Durant Opens Up About The Injury That Changed His Career
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- čas přidán 6. 04. 2022
- JJ Redick talks to Kevin Durant (The Brooklyn Nets) about playing injured during the 2019 NBA Finals between The Golden State Warriors and The Toronto Raptors which eventually led to him tearing his achilles and The Raptors to win an NBA Championship.
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KD lives for basketball. It's all he does and cares about. It's good to see him notice how the negative emotions from missing shots and being so into it wasn't good for him, and recognize the stress, so he could correct himself and deal with it. And no player has returned from an Achilles injury like him. He's one of the greatest scorers and hoopers ever.
Hey now, Dominique Wilkins did it first. Don't overlook it. Tore his Achilles and came back averaging 30.
@@KxngKUDA he said like him, not has returned from Achilles can’t over look Dominique but, he ain’t no KD
@@markblue6464 I don't really think either return is more impressive. Idk much about Dominique other than that but I've heard he came back even better than when he left. N KD (imo the better player) came back almost identical to before the injury
@@KxngKUDA True, Wilkins does deserve a lot of respect for that too. My point wasn't to make it a competition though, just how much KD's had to overcome to be as great as he is
@@KxngKUDA
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KD saying that he had to learn to not talk to himself in a negative way is very important. That level of discipline and respect to the craft is one of the reasons why he’s great. Valuable gems these guys dropped this episode.
IF he could only have that discipline for social media
@@StonerKitchen he doesn’t need to do that for social media it’s actually great he expresses how he feels
@@WetsuMir So why have burners??
@@StonerKitchen that was years ago he dishes it out on his own profile now and you know this .
@@WetsuMir The fact remains that he had them, and had he not been found out, would still have them. And whose to say he still doesnt have one??
“I didn’t want to talk to myself that way”
KD gotta have a great therapist because I’ve definitely seen how much more self-aware he is over the last year.
Or it could just be his own wisdom
@@chejulian6092 Exactly 💯
@@chejulian6092 I think it's clear when someone is in therapy
@@chejulian6092 yeah he's an intelligent dude
The respect JJ has from current NBA players though. To come on his show, not everyone can do that.
Why wouldn't he have respect?
@@shiroism8039 "Not every player can do that".
@@shiroism8039 Shaq "back in my day" O'Neal. That's why
@@shiroism8039 dude JJ was basically Grayson Allen until Grayson Allen came along. Guarantee KD, Jimmy Butler etc ain’t coming on no Grayson Allen podcast
@@danshowlund JJ was levels above Grayson, my friend. JJ ended his college career as the player of the year, all time NCAA 3point leader, and Duke's all time scoring leader.
Man hearing KD speak about his injury makes me have a better understanding about what players go through when it comes to athletes recovering from big time injuries some overcome it, but some stay in that mindset that they can't be the player they once was and then their careers end or fall off. It takes time to recover so we can't fairly criticize a players season or game when just recovering from massive injuries because they are still trying to get back in their peak form and could take from months to years to get that rhythm back. That's why we see guys like Hayward, Klay, Cousins, Rose, Wall, PG, IT, and now KD rediscovering their forms or roles to be impactful player for their teams.
Man I hope Wall comes back one day he was easily my favourite player
Kd deserve this injury
@@joewu280 ?
@@joewu280 lmao relax
This is really inspirational. I just ruptured my Achilles earlier this week, and I’m gonna try to keep this same energy during my own recovery process. Watching KD return to his peak powers on court is gonna be a major inspiration for hella hoopers down the line who suffer major injuries too.
Hey godspeed man. I fully ruptured mine in the summer hooping and its been a long road but I am finally back out hooping and getting closer to full recovery. Just know you are gonna come back stronger than before and be patient.
Good luck man. You can do it!
Stay strong both, rest up and hope you both make a full recovery. Horrible injury but as can be seen… you can come back stronger!
Best of luck man! Great mindset, Kobe would have respected it. Great book to listen to while going through it: Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins. That book will carry you through the toughest points and keep you moving forward. It’ll be a long recovery, but you will grow from this adversity and be better off for it 👊🔥
@@Humanbodymentorshipacademy wow it’s funny that you said that because I actually just recently read that book hahah definitely gonna use some of Goggins’ pointers to get through this. Appreciate all the support and encouragement everyone 🙏
Best injury comeback EVER
KD or Adrian Peterson. Tore his ACL and came back to win MVP and almost break the single season rushing record.
And also Dominique Wilkins. Tore his Achilles as well, came back averaging 30 next season.
Not really. He’s suffered other injuries ever since. Hasn’t gotten a full season in.
Lmao have you seen Shawn An’s comeback bro? 🥵🥵
@@bansheeofinisheerin not totally in his control though. Can’t prepare for awkward falls from opponents.
Idk how you can not like this dude, breathing definition of "ball is life"
Stopping negative self-talk really half the battle in this thing called life.
4:34 when he’s about to talk about the Achilles and his thoughts in the aftermath he reaches down to adjust and feel that leg ….. like he reaching back to that day
GOOD EYE
anyone notice when jj says Achilles you see kd glance at his Achilles and his leg motions up. just the question itself causes a physical reaction .
2:24 This is a bar: “maybe I have to chill on how I talk to myself.
Obsessed with your podcast man, started listening a few weeks ago and am just binging them.
Love the insight on these podcasts, keep up the grind
Appreciate it.
@@JJRedick great Job - thx 4 real
This podcast is awesome!
I also like hearing these athletes talk about their struggles and how they process theme. Tysm!
Really appreciate the honesty from these guys, and particularly from KD. Authenticity is important... great to watch and hear.
Podcast after Podcasts have been Gems. JJ s growth as a interviewer has been unreal!!
"if I miss I'm pissed" KD is a lyrical genuis
Every Interview Gets More n More Introspective w/ The Best Of The League Past & Present 🔥🔥🔥 JJ U Dat Dude Salute Bro 💪🏾🏀💯
I’ve been watching these videos for a while and after this video I can 100% say that I come to you guys for the news on the nba. It’s right from the players themselves lol. Along with the smaller stories and guys relating on a professional lvl? A masterpiece 🙏🏾 subscribed and turned on notifications
80% at game speed in practices is crazy
He mentioned even since his Duke days he would always practice at game speed. So that's just another practice as normal. Wild work ethic
Thank you JJ, this has reignited my love for the game.
One of the hardest things I’ve gone through is missing basketball during injury. Wanting to shoot the ball and you can’t even raise your arm, or chase down a rebound but your ankle won’t support you lunging for it. To anyone coming back from injury, don’t get complacent, keep working, you can do it.
Damn 🔥 content, the questions and answers are so freaking interesting for the basketball nerds like myself
Love the podcast!!!
Thanks for watching!
KD talking about how he couldn’t have a good time in Cabo cause his shot was off is crazy & amazing. This man is truly my personal GOAT 🐐
“It’s true love Kevin, basketball.”
That was an entertaining and insightful video
Gentlemen........this convo was a true gift to the game.
I've got addicted to all KD content lol. The ETC's show has a great flow, and smooth presentation. These dudes live & bleeed hoop. JJ invited to the BBQ. He knows what that means. 💯
These podcasts are such a breathe of fresh air. Really glad JJ and Draymond have been ripping the sports podcasting scene apart with organic basketball talk. So tired of the drama that big sports networks have to cram into every topic.
When KD talks like this about just basketball and not responding back to trolls is pure gold. Wish he just did this more often
Thanks JJ best basketball podcast!
KD is one of the greatest !! Thanks for this interview !! Golden State Champ!!
This is off topic. But yo JJ, I was in middle school when Better Shooting was dropped. My coach had my team studying that DVD like ACT prep. Till this day when I think of great shooting form... you're the first person who pops in my head. Secretly I'm sure manyyyyy players in and out the league has gotten their foundation from you. Much respect.
KD will forever be my most favorite player of this generation
Awesome conversation!!
A lot respect for how KD approaches the game.
Never rooted for him. But to be honest I'm a Raps guy so I don't root for anyone outside. But the guy is an absolute legend and an all time great. The league with KD in it is WAYYY better then without
@@Cbrunning849 yeah man he just wants to hoop and he so skilled. League definitely better when his out there.
JJ, you have inspired me and my best friends to start our podcast as well. Love your content so much. Thank you for the inspiration 💪🏽💪🏽
What's the podcast about?
@@duncansiror5033 life, hoops, everything. Like JJ we have a different guest on every episode haha. Would you like the link?
When the camera zooms out, you realize how freaking massive kd is.
This is greatness. But JJ needs his own late light talk show. 💯
This makes me want to apply a different training regimen in my life.
Me too!
We gon act like he didnt almost turn the momentum around in the finals against the Raptors , toronto was nervous lol
He scored 1 point per minute xd
Hey JJ. It would be really awesome if u I retire and join the Nets because u were one of my favorite shooters when u played. I really miss you on the court. Even though u retired, ur play can help a lot of contending teams.
Slim reaper excited to see this year playoffs 💪💪 scary hours 🇺🇾
Crazy part about it KD’s legacy for the game is going to be even greater once he retires cuz he’s always gone be a voice for hoop heads
Thanks KD for the joy you bring to our lives watching you play.
I hope players see comments like this sometimes because its so true
Powerful words by Kevin. Corrected the way he talks to himself. We can all do better at that. Powerful change when you your kind to yourself
Sheeesh. I feel this one. I tore my ACL 3 times. Once in HS n then 2 times in college. Then I finally gave up playing. I know the recovery tho, 9 months of hell of what I described it as.
Now he’s BALLLINN
I still can’t believe he came back from that injury
Not only that, but he’s still averaging 30😤
love how kd brings his lackey for all interviews 😂
KD IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE PLAYERS EVER! 🐐
Woo they talked about it! Nice
I can imagine KD going out of a training (98 of 100 threes) thinking… “what happend today? Bad workout…”
KD has a good mentality. These mindsets combined with talent are what make great players tbh…
Hearing real athletes talk reminds me of how long it’s been since I’ve stepped on the court😪
I’m sure you have days off work to go
KD felt that at 3:10
JJ is my GOAT. Period.
Imagine livin yo dream it can’t be that hard🥺💯
It’s not easy at all hard work and dedication
There’s a reason most people don’t reach their dreams or are afraid to pursue it
At 3:25 did he say he was in Kabul?
i didn’t wanna talk to myself that way kd funny af
GET DERRICK ROSE ON THE SHOW PLEASE ‼️
I love you Durant
this podcast is 10000x better and more fascinating than any of the dumbass debates on the ESPN shows. thank you JJ.
Kd doesn't have his own family at the age of 33 bruh , I saw basketball is life for him.What a passion and love for it!
That's why I idolize kd
Love kd from pH🇵🇭
Focus on one goal only before turning the next page !
Sorry for my English construction , English is not my main language
I still can’t believe the Warriors pressured him to play in that finals (I know he said they didn’t but let’s be real), no way he was ready to go full speed with that calf injury smh
Great come back KD
This man’s whole life is focused on being the best basketball player he could possibly be
And he wont he that because he left golden state. Had he not left he would have 3-4 rings at least.
@@mattk8810 well seeing as how he’s only actually played one season since he left probably not
He’s still the best player in the world regardless
@@Ballen81587 Giannis is
@@williamrisso3065 the man who doesn’t even have a jump shot?
He’s a gifted athlete with a great build for basketball but KD is way more skilled
It's funny how the word uphill and downhill have a similar meaning.. I understand what he was saying but him saying "downhill" in a positive fashion still sounded a bit off lol
kd easily my goat. just plug him in the game and its WRAPS
Bro having your only stress in the world be missing basketball shots…”who’s willing to trade”
KD dropping gems, I’m deffo gonna stop cursing myself out when I miss shots because he’s right it can bleed into and effect the next shot, it’s better to say nothing and just think the next ones deffo going in
If It’s One Play JJ Is Gonna Run, Issa DHO
Dude in the supreme an airhead
This is nba level when they say ‘if I shoot a straight up shot I shoot 90% plus’ like wtf!?
Us normal people can’t even comprehend what it’s like to shoot 70% in any work out or game we do. Imagine being so good at your craft that only 70%-80% pisses you off. Absolutely unreal talent these guys have
FACTS
who's the dude beside kd
If I was a nba player I would not talk about my past injuries on J.J Reddick Podcast… Have y’all notice they always end up hurt relatively quickly after his podcast lol 😂
KD MVP… LETS GO NETS🏆
please whats a DHO?
Dribble hand off lol
JJ loves saying DHO 😂
Who is that with Kevin?
Curry and dray and Kerr forced the man to play injuries. No verbal is stronger than verbal.
Am I tripping or do kd voice sound like Kobe’s
why are JJ's ears so red.
By time KD retires he gonna realised no one loves him more than Curry and those Warriors.
That team was a juggernaut
@@daundefeatedtakedaundefeat62 Im no hater but KD's rings stops with the Warriors. Thats the bottomline.
@@PeopleLoveShorts hopefully he gets 2 more
Every jj redick title clip says “opens up” why every body gotta be opening up? Why can’t men just talk?
Yall see kd had to cover them ankles up 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
This is a rare moment JJ is going out of his way to brag hahah
Is Kevin Durant being interviewed or JJ? Bruh
It’s called ‘relating’
Someone count how many times KD got interrupted.
Needs to get rid of those two bozos in the middle.
@@Piece-O-Pie JJ and Kevin seem to ignore them
Derrick rose took all the stones 1st that make these current nba players not painted as villains or quiters when they take they time to come back. D.rose was something we never seen before and media and even me was so selfish for him to hurry up and come back from all injuries and play and didn't give him patience
KD a legend ... These podcasts are the best! Screw Stephen A and those clowns making up narratives that aren't real . That is a thing of the past I think now with all these podcasts
This is going to sound crazy. But KD was never a very explosive athlete. His game is based on length, height and pure skill. So the injury wasn’t as devastating as it would be for a player that needs pure athleticism
It would’ve been though. The reason he’s so good is because he can move like a guard at almost 7ft. But you’re right it would’ve been worse for someone like Zion
Ok I know everybody except the dude next to kd.
KD need to get a vacation. Turn the phone off and choose the best place for him to go
Take notes. NBA players expect to hit 80% of their shots in workouts. That speaks to the level of skill they've developed.
I would say the top skilled shooter are closer to 90-95% depending on the type of shot.
And that’s gamespeed workouts. Shoot around they are probably making 90%
KD should gone to Toronto.
Game 7 is eating him alive......bucks got a ring because he couldn’t hit the “LAST SHOT”