Jayson Tatum for as controversial as he is truly is an inspiration for young men like me. I mean I’m 24 so I’m getting older but to see what he’s done in his career already is amazing in my opinion. Also I can say this as someone who genuinely hates the Celtics I’m a nuggets fan but I’ve always been a Tatum supporter.
The question the Celtics have to ask themselves is, do they REALLY wanna risk it rushing Tatum back so quickly. Yeah HE might wanna play, but you know what they say? "Just because you can do something doesn't always mean you should" and it would really suck if the Celtics let him play and he has another bad injury or re-tears the achilles.
Idc how much medicine has helped players progressed I would still be very cautious cuz an achilles injury is still a career ender or at the very least you'll never have the same type of athletic speed ever again.And age has nothing to do with better chances of recovering faster for a injury like that,if I'm boston dude is gonna sit out til the latter half of the season if even doing that
Hey Tucker, im a physical therapist. You are underselling the recent surgical changes that have occured with achilles repairs and subsequent rehab protocols that have been developed that allow for a quicker return from this injury. We've seen it happen in the NFL with a handful of players but there haven't been as many high profile NBA players that have had this done prior to this year, where we will likely he able to see Tatum back at minimum. The new surgical technique allows for much much faster recovery timeline. The subsequent rehab protocols have also been improved dramatically to match the surgical improvements
Its obviously still a big injury and it still may not be smart to play him, but the ability to play will likely he there
When nba player mise one year of play they usualy take about one year of play befort they get back too what it was befort. So even if he come back this year they juste try and lose anyway not much pressur on tatum but still some real game to get back to it for next year
I get that the East is wide open, but unless he huffs and puffs, they should wait till fall 2026. No reason to bring him back sooner. He's still really young, protect your future.
I agree with Tucker. I would like Tatum to be relatively injury free with the tear and comeback in 2026-27 season. I get the advancements in the surgery. Aaron Rodgers is the example of getting the surgery and coming back unusually fast.
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Jayson Tatum for as controversial as he is truly is an inspiration for young men like me. I mean I’m 24 so I’m getting older but to see what he’s done in his career already is amazing in my opinion. Also I can say this as someone who genuinely hates the Celtics I’m a nuggets fan but I’ve always been a Tatum supporter.
The question the Celtics have to ask themselves is, do they REALLY wanna risk it rushing Tatum back so quickly. Yeah HE might wanna play, but you know what they say? "Just because you can do something doesn't always mean you should" and it would really suck if the Celtics let him play and he has another bad injury or re-tears the achilles.
this team will be a playoff team even if Tatum does not return
Nope. Shut it down for the year. They're not winning it all this year regardless. Get a better draft pick at the very least.
Letting your franchise player come back too early is the dumbest thing the Celtics could do.
I respect Tatum but he should absolutely sit out this year. The Celtics have absolutely nothing to play for.
I don't think the Celtics are that bad. They still have a lot of good players. Someone is going to be very surprised.
Idc how much medicine has helped players progressed I would still be very cautious cuz an achilles injury is still a career ender or at the very least you'll never have the same type of athletic speed ever again.And age has nothing to do with better chances of recovering faster for a injury like that,if I'm boston dude is gonna sit out til the latter half of the season if even doing that
Aj Dybansta to Boston
Hey Tucker, im a physical therapist. You are underselling the recent surgical changes that have occured with achilles repairs and subsequent rehab protocols that have been developed that allow for a quicker return from this injury. We've seen it happen in the NFL with a handful of players but there haven't been as many high profile NBA players that have had this done prior to this year, where we will likely he able to see Tatum back at minimum. The new surgical technique allows for much much faster recovery timeline. The subsequent rehab protocols have also been improved dramatically to match the surgical improvements
Its obviously still a big injury and it still may not be smart to play him, but the ability to play will likely he there
Everyone else is a bandwagon in the comments don’t know ball
When nba player mise one year of play they usualy take about one year of play befort they get back too what it was befort. So even if he come back this year they juste try and lose anyway not much pressur on tatum but still some real game to get back to it for next year
Don't do it Boston!
Why? What if he’s fully medically cleared and is actually good to go? Why does he need to sit out if he’s actually fine?
Celtics look like a lot of fun this year
Please let him rest
Not worried about a ring 🎉
I get that the East is wide open, but unless he huffs and puffs, they should wait till fall 2026. No reason to bring him back sooner. He's still really young, protect your future.
NO, its not worth it, Knicks are better than ever. Dont you dare get back, rest for God sake.
Why do the raptors get no love? They are going to spank the Celtics by 20+ tonight. You all will see. Raptors will be at worst top six in the east
I agree with Tucker. I would like Tatum to be relatively injury free with the tear and comeback in 2026-27 season. I get the advancements in the surgery. Aaron Rodgers is the example of getting the surgery and coming back unusually fast.
Just sit out a year jt