Kobe Bryant’s recovery from his Achilles rupture may very well be tied to Dominique Wilkins.
Indeed, much like Bryant, Wilkins was a victim of the same injury early in the 1990s. The highflyer bounced back and performed at a very high level in the ensuing season. Heck, an argument could be made that the perennial All-Star enjoyed one of the best seasons of his career after tearing his Achilles.
Keep in mind, Wilkins’ game was built almost entirely on his jaw-dropping athleticism. He had a knack for getting himself in the lane and leaping over defenders for scores.
He was a fearsome dunker that also found creative ways to get his points. Wilkins used jumpers, put backs, post-ups and drives to torture opponents.
The horrific Achilles rupture should have robbed him of these skills given its devastating impacts. Most of the evidence submitted on the injury indicates that players become damaged goods after suffering it. Typically, the athletes fail to regain their form, or they simply retire.
Wilkins is the outlier in all of this. Thus, it stands to reason that Bryant and his doc ...
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