28
May
2026
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16:35 PM
America/New_York

Donte DiVincenzo’s Return Is Now a Real Possibility – Here’s Why

Last Word on Sports reported on Donte DiVincenzo's recovery and future return following Achilles repair surgery.

DiVincenzo‘s operation was performed by Martin O’Malley, MD, foot and ankle surgeon at HSS. Dr. O'Malley's name carries enormous significance in NBA circles, having performed the same procedure on Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum last May, less than 24 hours after Tatum suffered an identical injury.

Dr. O’Malley is known for using the SpeedBridge technique, which reinforces the repaired tendon with an anchor-based support structure to accelerate healing. The method has reshaped how NBA franchises approach Achilles recovery. A catastrophic injury that once ended careers is increasingly viewed as a setback rather than an NBA death sentence.

Read the full article at lastwordonsports.com.