During the conference semifinal matchup against the New York Knicks, the Boston Celtics were hit with devastating news. In a non-contact play, star forward Jayson Tatum suffered an Achilles injury that will have him sidelined for months.
This is a massive blow for the Celtics, as Tatum is the primary pillar of the franchise. Since getting surgery done, he has provided minor updates throughout the early stages of his recovery journey. Based on Tatum’s recent post, frustrations already appear to be mounting.
Late Friday night, the Celtics forward updated his countdown with a small message for his fan base. To put it simply, he doesn’t seem to be enjoying being laid up post-surgery.
Day 45… this is some bullshit
— Jayson Tatum (@jaytatum0) June 28, 2025
Before getting injured, Tatum was continuing to cement himself as one of the top stars of his generation. Fresh off winning a championship and gold medal, he put together a dominant regular season campaign that landed him on the All-NBA First Team. Tatum carried that momentum into the postseason, averaging 28.1 PPG, 11.4 RPG, and 5.4 APG across eight matchups.
With Tatum bracing for a long road to recovery, the Celtics have already begun making changes for what could be a gap year. They drastically lessened their payroll by trading away veterans Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis. In return, they’ve acquired some depth pieces and a near All-Star-level player in Anfernee Simons.
Though it likely won’t come until the end of the 2026 campaign, there is a chance Tatum sees the floor next season. At just 27 years old, he will attempt to return to form in hopes of instantly putting Boston back in the hunt to compete for more championships.
