Aaron Rodgers Displays 1 Kobe Bryant Tendency Amid Major Setback, Claims 30YO Jets Star

Aaron Rodgers went down with an Achilles injury on September 13th earlier this year. But he has shocked the entire sports world by making tremendous progress in his recovery. The usual timeline for an athlete to return to playing shape is over a year. But Rodgers, within two months, has already begun walking without crutches.

When New York Jets defensive end Quinton Jefferson was asked about Rodgers’ recovery, he could not help but remember a similar injury experienced by Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.

Aaron Rodgers is on a “Kobe-esque” journey to recovery

A-Rod is following the path of the Black Mamba. This began with Rodgers getting his surgery from the same doctor who performed it for Kobe Bryant. It’s the world-renowned surgeon, Dr. Neal ElAttrache.

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The doctor apparently used a ground-breaking Speed Bridge technique while performing the surgery for Aaron Rodgers.

According to Fox News, when 30-year-old Jefferson was asked about Rogers’ recovery, he said, “It’s Kobe-esque“. He also mentions that people counted Kobe out when he went down with a third-degree Achilles tear. But he fought his way back and proved people wrong.

Rodgers is constantly going to physical therapy while also keeping in mind not to overdo things that can derail his progress. This was one of the toughest challenges that Kobe faced during his time.

According to Lakers athletic trainer Gary Vitti, he told Kobe that he had to let it heal and not put too much strain on it or practice. Staying away from the sport was one of the toughest sacrifices that Kobe made.

Rodgers thought of Kobe Bryant after the injury

As soon as Rodgers suffered his injury, he immediately thought of Kobe Bryant and what he had done.

He knew that Kobe’s surgery was performed by Dr. ElAttrache. Rodgers found out soon that Kobe got his surgery the very next day after he got injured. This can be looked at as one of the reasons for him to get back on the court so soon.

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So Rodgers decided to do the same. Although he could not do it the very next day, he went to Los Angeles as quickly as he could and had his surgery performed, and now, within two months, he is already throwing over 50 yards.

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