Celtics Forward Jayson Tatum Shares First Message After Crushing Achilles Injury

Celtics Forward Jayson Tatum Shares First Message After Crushing Achilles Injury
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Jayson Tatum has suffered an Achilles injury in Game 4 of the round 2 playoff series against the New York Knicks.

Boston Celtics are 1-3 down in the series.

Having sustained a torn Achilles during game 4 of the Round 2 playoff series against the New York Knicks, Jason Tatum successfully underwent surgery on Tuesday. While the team is in dire straits, the fans are relieved as Tatum has been put into immediate recovery. After surgery, the star forward disseminated a message, expressing gratitude for all the love and wishes he had received.

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Jayson Tatum Opens Up After Surgery

Jayson Tatum went to social media to convey his acknowledgement to all the "get well soon" wishes he is receiving. Here's what he wrote:

“Thankful for all the love and support.” Jayson Tatum shared this photo following his Achilles surgery.

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When Will Jayson Tatum Return?

While it goes without saying that Jayson Tatum's season is over. Hence, even if the Celtics manage to the better of the Knicks somehow in the series, Tatum will not be there. So, the question that emerges is when will he be completely recovered. Kevin Pelton of ESPN would discuss the conversation, saying that most of the time, it takes 10 and a half months for a player to come back from the injury Tatum had, even saying that a return in the 2026 playoffs is unprecedented. 

The Boston Celtics will enter Game 5 of the playoff series against the Knicks without their frontman, which means the challenge for the Celtics will be heightened as they are already on the verge of elimination. Boston is 1-3 down in the series, and it will take a monumental effort to overturn the situation from here. The onus will be on Jalen Brown to cover the ground that will be left void by Tatum. Moreover, the Boston Celtics are known to be dependent on one player. All the players have chipped in almost equally during the regular season, and it is time they replicate the same unison, as the situation cannot be more precarious.