Why don’t you envy James and KD for having billions of wealth? You will understand after reading these 6 photos

. Although Durant can still make accurate three-pointers, his explosive power is no longer as good as his peak period - the "split dunk" that was once easily completed has now become more "open dunks"; the sprint speed in the fast break is also nearly 20% slower than before he was injured. That photo of "muscle atrophy calf" is a direct proof that he overdraws his body in order to make a comeback and maintain his competitive state.

The fifth photo: Durant's "deformed toes"

Durant's "big soles" are well-known to fans - his shoe size is 53 (US size), and he is one of the largest shoe sizes among current NBA players. But if you have seen the photos of him taking off his sneakers after training, you will find that his toes have long deformed: the toes are protruding, the fingernails become purple due to long-term squeezing, and some of the toes even appear "curved", which is very similar to the "alien toes" in the movie.

The reason for toe deformation is the "sneaker squeeze" in all year round high-intensity competitions. In order to pursue speed and flexibility, Durant's sneakers are designed to be tighter, and his big soles are constantly exerting force and rubbing during the game, resulting in the toes being in a "squeezing state" for a long time. Over time, the toes and joints deformed and the fingernails were repeatedly damaged and fell off. The doctor once suggested that he undergo surgical correction, but in order not to affect the competition, Durant has always chosen conservative treatment. He once said helplessly in an interview: "Every time I take off my sneakers, my toes hurt so much that I dare not touch them, but the next day, I still have to wear sneakers to play."

The sixth photo: Screenshot of Durant's "Injury Record List"

If you have seen Durant's "Injury Record List", you will be shocked by the above content: In 2015, the fifth metatarsal bone fracture of the right foot (commonly known as "Jones fracture") was broken, missing 27 games; in 2017, the right collateral ligament on the left knee was sprained, missing 14 games; in 2018, the rib cartilage fractured, missing 15 games; in 2019, the Achilles tendon ruptured, missing 55 games... So far in his career, Durant has suffered 4 major injuries and missed more than 200 games.

These injuries are not "accidental", but the inevitable result of long-term physical overdrawing. Durant's style of play seems to be "easy" - he relies more on shooting and scoring, but in fact, he needs to run and jump frequently during the game, and his joints and muscles are under tremendous pressure at all times. Especially after "Jones fracture", his athletic ability declined significantly; ruptured Achilles tendon made his body even worse. That screenshot of the "injury record sheet" is like a "body overdraft account book", recording the health price he paid for basketball and wealth.

In the NBA business league, "billion-million assets" have never been the direct return of "talent", but the sum of "talent + effort + physical overdrawn". The reason why James and Durant can stand at the top of the league is not only because they have extraordinary talents, but also because they are willing to use their bodies as a "bet" - betting that they can withstand injuries and bet that they can persevere in overdrafts. So, don't easily envy their billions of assets. Because what you see is their glamor in front of the camera, what you can't see is their physical therapy in the training room, the pain in the middle of the night, and the sequelae that may accompany their life after retirement.

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