“I think everybody’s concerned with Jayson. I’m not sure how bad it is. Didn’t look great. But I think everybody is kind of more concerned with that,” said Jaylen Brown in the aftermath of Jayson Tatum’s injury. Losing to the New York Knicks 3-1 in the playoffs was bad enough, but having the star player be sidelined was just straight out bad luck. The Celtics’ current situation is a far cry from the dominance they displayed last season, and the emotional toll is evident across the roster. With Jayson Tatum sidelined and unable to speak publicly about his mindset, we’ve had to rely on those close to him to offer insight into how he’s coping.
As the Celtics-Knicks Game 5 continued in the 4th quarter, Reggie Miller was able to switch his focus to Tatum. The former NBA player turned analyst revealed receiving a message from the Celtics star.
Miller revealed that he had checked in with Tatum about his mental state following the devastating injury. According to Miller, Tatum responded with a mix of heartbreak and determination: “Look, I’m devastated by this, and I appreciate all the love and support from everyone.” But he wasn’t about to let the story end there. “This injury will not define me,” Tatum made clear. “And I can’t wait to be back in Celtic green, to show you why.” Woah. That’s the kind of resolve that turns a setback into a legacy moment.
This is a developing story.
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