LeBron James Wishes Aaron Rodgers Speedy Recovery After Achilles Tear

LeBron James wished Aaron Rodgers a speedy recovery after he tore his Achilles during the New York Jets' season opener.

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• LeBron James has shared his well-wishes with former NFL MVP and Super Bowl Champion Aaron Rodgers

• Rodgers tore his Achilles in the Jets’ season opener 

• Kevin Durant had also expressed support for Rodgers when the injury took place

NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers saw the new phase of his career hit with a massive setback after he tore his Achilles during his debut with the New York Jets after spending 17 seasons with the Green Bay Packers. The Achilles tear has led to LeBron James sending his wishes to Rodgers, a modern-day NFL legend.

“Damn man!! That hurt. Get well ASAP 8!”

LeBron James

Achilles’ tears are incredibly concerning to any athlete, and nobody wants to see someone else go through the same. James has been fortunate enough to avoid major injuries like this throughout his career, but rivals in the league, like Kevin Durant, haven’t been that lucky. 

Durant shared a message about Rodgers’ injury as well, knowing full well what the NFL star is going to go through at the age of 38 to attempt a comeback in the sport. 


LeBron James Hoping For An Injury-Free Season

LeBron James has enjoyed a relatively healthy career for most of his years in the NBA but has been prone to the injury bug in recent seasons. He has had a variety of foot injuries, including a torn tendon that he played through during the playoffs. In addition, James’ age makes him more susceptible to minor injuries such as pulled hamstrings or groins. 

Given the depth on the Lakers roster for next season, James will feel comfortable enough to miss a game or two whenever he needs his rest. With the new rules on stars not sitting out nationally televised games, fans around the country can see James more often playing in those games if he isn’t injured.

He averaged 28.9 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 6.8 assists last season and proved that he still can provide valuable minutes at the highest level. It’s just a question of how much longer he will be able to provide like this.


Kevin Durant Can Help Aaron Rodgers’ Recovery

While LeBron has shared his thoughts and prayers with Rodgers, he doesn’t know what the former MVP is going through. The person who is intimately familiar with Rodgers’ current situation is Kevin Durant, who tore his Achilles during the 2019 NBA Finals and didn’t play until December 2020. 

Durant helped Klay Thompson recover from his Achilles’ injury, and both players returned as high-level contributors for their teams. They are more injury-prone than they were before, but that is a given considering their age and physical health after the Achilles tear. Regardless, it didn’t stop their career from continuing and Rodgers could expect similar results.

Missing out on a whole season has to be tough, especially at the age Rodgers is at. But if he dedicates himself to his recovery, we may see him return next season and give the Jets a chance to end their playoff drought from 2010.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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