Celtics' Jayson Tatum Reveals Silver Lining Of Devastating Injury

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File photo Celtics Jayson Tatum checked an important box this week. Monday’s practice with the Celtics’ G League affiliate marked the first time Tatum has participated in a full five-on-five scrimmage with NBA and G League players during his recovery from an Achilles tear, according to Shams Charania on NBA Today. Charania said Tatum looked “great,” while noting several checkpoints still remain before a return becomes realistic. “I’m feeling goo…

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Monday’s practice with Boston’s G League affiliate represented the first time that Celtics forward Jayson Tatum had taken part in a 5-on-5 scrimmage with NBA and NBAGL players – as opposed to coaches – during his Achilles recovery process, ESPN’s Shams Charania said during an appearance on NBA Today (Twitter video link). Charania hears that Tatum looked “great,” but cautions that there are still several more checkpoints for the 27-year-old to pa…

Celtics' Jayson Tatum Reveals Silver Lining Of Devastating Injury

It’s been a tough season for Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum, who’s spent the entire campaign rehabbing his Achilles injury from last May. Not playing has been hard for Tatum, who was one of the most durable players in the NBA prior to his injury. It’s been a big adjustment for a guy who takes pride in playing as many games as possible. On the plus side, watching so many games from the sidelines has given him a different perspective on the…