Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum, 27, needs a long period of rest due to a torn right Achilles tendon. The forward said that the recovery process is extremely boring, but he hopes to return to his best condition as soon as possible.

In the 2024/25 NBA regular season, Jayson Tatum played 72 games for the Boston Celtics, averaging 26.8 points per game, 45.2% shooting and 34.3% three-point shooting.

However, in the playoffs, Jayson Tatum suffered a torn right Achilles tendon in a game against the New York Knicks, so he may miss most of the 2025/26 NBA season.

Jayson Tatum said on social media, "The recovery process is really boring. I have to practice 6 days a week. Now the situation has begun to improve. I no longer need to wear protective boots. The days ahead will get better and better, but we can only take it one step at a time."

"I have to stay strong. The first six weeks were probably the hardest time of my life. I just have to accept the reality and understand that it happened and now I have to do everything I can to get back to my best form."

As for the timing of his return, Boston Celtics President Rich Gersham said, "One thing I know about Jayson Tatum is that he will do everything he can to adjust himself and allow us to make a decision. He will continue to work hard to return as soon as possible, but how soon will it be, we will wait and see. At this time, we have not set a specific time."