Even his fellow NBA players are proud of Jayson Tatum.
The star Celtics forward, who had been sidelined all season as he rehabbed from an Achilles tear, made his grand return to the court on Friday night, just 10 months after he blew out the tendon in the 2025 playoffs. It’s a truly remarkable comeback timeline, and one that defies conventional wisdom; although a shorter rehab is possible depending on the severity of the injury, many athletes who tear their Achilles are forced to sit out at least a full season.
