The Boston Celtics’ hope of defending their title was already looking pretty slim as they stared in the face of defeat. However, when Jaylen Brown lost the ball with just around three minutes remaining in the must-win Game 4, things took an even darker turn. Brown’s teammate, Jayson Tatum, who was having a phenomenal game with a 42-point effort that carried Boston, lunged for the loose ball. OG Anunoby of the Knicks beat Tatum to the ball and dribbled the length of the floor for an easy dunk. However, the dunk was no one’s concern at that point in time, as all eyes were on Tatum as he clung to the floor holding his right leg.
The Boston star was in extreme pain, and his night came to an unexpected end. In fact, not just his night, but it might have marked the end of his team’s campaign as well. After the game, Tatum exited the arena in a wheelchair as Boston’s worst fears were confirmed later. The Boston superstar did, in fact, tear his right Achilles tendon during that play in Game 4. If you are not aware, Achilles injuries are devastating and can be career-ending. Tatum’s injury is similar to the one Milwaukee’s Damian Lillard suffered, and he is set to miss the upcoming season. So, what’s the update on JT? Well, things aren’t much better for him either.
After suffering an Achilles tear, Tatum underwent surgery on Tuesday, the team announced. With this, the 27-year-old Boston forward is set to miss the upcoming 2025-26 campaign. This news is huge! Moreover, it changes the entire outlook for the Celtics’ foreseeable future. Amid this shocking news, prayers started to pour in as this devastating news emerged, as the Boston forward took to Instagram to thank everyone. “Thankful for all the love and support.” Tatum wrote in the caption of the picture he posted, in which he’s seen in a hospital bed after successfully undergoing the medical procedure.
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