After suffering a complete ACL tear, Ronald Acuña Jr. processed the setback with resilience. He expressed determination to regain his form and win the MVP again. His trainer, Juan Aular, noted Acuña's growth in maturity and focus during rehab, encouraging him to maintain his intensity while being strategic about his gameplay. Acuña initially considered changing his aggressive style, but Aular argued that adjusting his approach was unnecessary, emphasizing the need for careful decision-making rather than a complete overhaul of his playing style.
We're gonna do this again,' Acuña told Aular, the man who guided him through the torn ACL on his right knee less than three years earlier. 'We're gonna win MVP again.'
Changing his style of play was unnecessary, Aular repeatedly told Acuña. Toning down his level of intensity might actually be dangerous. He simply needed to pick his spots.
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