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Jayson Tatum is currently in the midst of what may be the most challenging period of his NBA career after suffering a devastating ruptured right Achilles tendon during the Celtics playoff loss to the New York Knicks back in May. The 27-year-old star underwent successful surgery shortly after the injury and has been documenting his recovery journey ever since.
Just this week, the Celtics forward posted another promising update video on social media showing his progress in rehabilitation. According to Heavy and Sports Illustrated, Tatum has become an unexpected mentor figure to Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, who suffered a similar Achilles injury during last season's NBA Finals. The two connect regularly, with Haliburton revealing they talk once every week or two, sharing workout videos and cheering each other on throughout their parallel recovery processes. Their friendship actually dates back to Team USA's gold medal run at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Tatum is expected to miss most if not all of the 2025-26 NBA season according to multiple reports, though doctors expect him to make a full recovery. His absence has sparked intense speculation in the basketball world. Times of India recently reported on a hypothetical blockbuster trade scenario where the Celtics could potentially acquire Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo in exchange for Jaylen Brown and other assets, though this remains purely speculative at this point.
The injury occurred in dramatic fashion during the final minutes of Game 4 when Tatum stepped backward while chasing a loose ball and immediately collapsed in visible pain. He couldn't put any weight on his injured foot and had to be wheeled off the court through the tunnel. Days after surgery, he shared a hospital bed photo on Instagram showing his heavily bandaged right foot elevated on a pillow while giving a thumbs up, captioning it "Thankful for all the love and support."
Meanwhile, as the Celtics prepare for their season opener against Philadelphia next week, Tatum remains focused on his rehabilitation, providing inspiration not just to Haliburton but to a whole group chat of NBA players dealing with similar injuries.
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