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Tatum returns from Achilles injury as Celtics prepare for new season
Jayson Tatum is preparing for his 10th NBA season with the Boston Celtics after missing nearly a full season with a ruptured Achilles.
He says his recovery is complete, and his confidence and ability to drive to the basket have returned.
Tatum said the time spent watching practice during rehabilitation has made him appreciate being back with his teammates.
He is expected to take on the main scoring role after Jaylen Brown left the roster.
Coach Joe Mazzulla says the Celtics will trust players to decide whether they are able to play rather than demand that they appear in all 82 games.
That approach matters with new additions Paul George and Mitchell Robinson having dealt with limited availability or injuries.
Center Luka Garza scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in Boston’s preseason opener, though Robinson’s arrival may leave him third on the depth chart.
Jayson Tatum has completed his recovery from a ruptured Achilles injury and is preparing for his 10th NBA season.
He missed nearly a full season while recovering from the injury.
His explosiveness going to the basket and his confidence have returned, according to Gary Washburn.
Tatum said his time away from the team gave him a greater appreciation for playing with his teammates.
He is ready to reclaim the Celtics’ primary scoring duties, with Jaylen Brown no longer on the roster.
- Who
- Jayson Tatum, forward for the Boston Celtics.
- What
- He has returned from a ruptured Achilles injury and is preparing for the new season.
- When
- As he prepares for his 10th NBA season; no specific date is stated.
- Where
- Boston Celtics training camp; no more specific location is stated.
- Why
- His recovery from the injury is complete, and he is ready to resume playing.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Last year was really tough for me
It’s a different level of appreciation of being a part of everything and the game that I love with my teammates
Tatum was mostly working on his own while rehabbing from surgery and had just been cleared to start light running.
Tatum’s recovery was complete as he prepared for his 10th NBA season.
- Injury
- Ruptured Achilles
- Time missed
- Nearly a full season
- NBA experience
- Preparing for his 10th season
- Scoring role
- Ready to reclaim the Celtics’ primary scoring duties
- Teammate status
- Jaylen Brown is no longer on the roster
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