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Former NBA All-Star gave Jayson Tatum thoughts that will thrill Celtics fans

DeMarcus Cousins labels the difference between his and Jayson Tatum's rehab from a torn Achilles as "night and day."

Boston Celtics, Jayson Tatum. | Jason Miller/GettyImages

DeMarcus Cousins can relate to the uncertain road Jayson Tatum is traveling. He shared the same fears and defiant determination to return to All-Star form after suffering an Achilles tendon tear in 2018.

One of the most significant differences is the strides made in treating what is perhaps the most devastating injury an athlete can suffer.

"Now, in almost every one of these injuries, in every ankle sprain, almost every soft tissue injury that we see, in order to help the athlete come back faster and stronger, we add these growth factors to these injuries," shared Dr.