OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- The Golden State Warriors staved off elimination in Toronto when they beat the Raptors 106-105 in Game 5. But with the win came the loss of Kevin Durant. It was his first game back from a calf injury and this time, he injured his Achilles.
So is an Achilles injury a career ender for a sports star? Here's a look at NBA players who have recovered from this injury and how long it took them to get back on the court.
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