In Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals, Klay Thompson suffered a torn ACL during an awkward landing, marking a significant injury in his otherwise resilient career. This incident parallels Jayson Tatum’s recent Achilles tear, as both players were seen as iron men for their teams, with Tatum logging the most minutes in the NBA since his 2017 draft. The increasing frequency of injuries among star players in a physically demanding modern game raises questions about the game’s toll on athletes, with Tatum becoming the sixth player this season to suffer an Achilles injury.
