Jayson Tatum Thread

[jmr07019]

There is ZERO chance Jayson Tatum is onboard with tanking. You don't work this hard just to sit on your butt once healthy. This is great news. Tatum's health is the number 1 priority for the Celtics.

"The Celtics are very happy with how hard Jayson Tatum has been working at his rehab, and his level of focus and intensity in the rehab process," Bertrand said.

"(Tatum) did not leave town. He has been here the entire time. … Since the injury, he has not left town and he has been inside the building at the Celtics’ facility with their people and their team almost every single day for months."

It's not uncommon for injured players to be away from the facility during their rehab, especially during the offseason. For example, there were reports before Damian Lillard re-signed with the Portland Trail Blazers that he planned to rehab from his torn Achilles in Portland, regardless of where he signed.

But Tatum apparently has been doing his entire rehab in Boston under the guise of the Celtics' training staff at their facility. And his commitment to that rehab is such that he's been in the building virtually every weekday, per Zolak.

"He’s taken trips. He’ll go away to a certain island or something," Zolak said. "But he’ll get his Friday workout in, fly down, work out there at that place, fly back late Sunday night, and be right back in the building on Monday morning."

"All summer long, all he did was take weekend trips away," Bertrand added. "He did not go away for any extended period of time, because he wanted to be back to work on his rehab.

"He’s doing things that nobody asked him to do."

https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nba/boston-celtics/jayson-tatum-injury-rehab-process-mazzulla/732454/?amp=1

[Parliament10]

There is ZERO chance Jayson Tatum is onboard with tanking. You don't work this hard just to sit on your butt once healthy. This is great news. Tatum's health is the number 1 priority for the Celtics.

"The Celtics are very happy with how hard Jayson Tatum has been working at his rehab, and his level of focus and intensity in the rehab process," Bertrand said.

"(Tatum) did not leave town. He has been here the entire time. … Since the injury, he has not left town and he has been inside the building at the Celtics’ facility with their people and their team almost every single day for months."

It's not uncommon for injured players to be away from the facility during their rehab, especially during the offseason. For example, there were reports before Damian Lillard re-signed with the Portland Trail Blazers that he planned to rehab from his torn Achilles in Portland, regardless of where he signed.

But Tatum apparently has been doing his entire rehab in Boston under the guise of the Celtics' training staff at their facility. And his commitment to that rehab is such that he's been in the building virtually every weekday, per Zolak.

"He’s taken trips. He’ll go away to a certain island or something," Zolak said. "But he’ll get his Friday workout in, fly down, work out there at that place, fly back late Sunday night, and be right back in the building on Monday morning."

"All summer long, all he did was take weekend trips away," Bertrand added. "He did not go away for any extended period of time, because he wanted to be back to work on his rehab.

"He’s doing things that nobody asked him to do."

https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nba/boston-celtics/jayson-tatum-injury-rehab-process-mazzulla/732454/?amp=1

Nice to see.
Looks like he's on an early track. That rapid surgery may pay dividends.

Injured in May; 9-12 months. Mid-February is 9 months.
Plenty of time to ease his way back into NBA shape.

[jmr07019]

There is ZERO chance Jayson Tatum is onboard with tanking. You don't work this hard just to sit on your butt once healthy. This is great news. Tatum's health is the number 1 priority for the Celtics.

"The Celtics are very happy with how hard Jayson Tatum has been working at his rehab, and his level of focus and intensity in the rehab process," Bertrand said.

"(Tatum) did not leave town. He has been here the entire time. … Since the injury, he has not left town and he has been inside the building at the Celtics’ facility with their people and their team almost every single day for months."

It's not uncommon for injured players to be away from the facility during their rehab, especially during the offseason. For example, there were reports before Damian Lillard re-signed with the Portland Trail Blazers that he planned to rehab from his torn Achilles in Portland, regardless of where he signed.

But Tatum apparently has been doing his entire rehab in Boston under the guise of the Celtics' training staff at their facility. And his commitment to that rehab is such that he's been in the building virtually every weekday, per Zolak.

"He’s taken trips. He’ll go away to a certain island or something," Zolak said. "But he’ll get his Friday workout in, fly down, work out there at that place, fly back late Sunday night, and be right back in the building on Monday morning."

"All summer long, all he did was take weekend trips away," Bertrand added. "He did not go away for any extended period of time, because he wanted to be back to work on his rehab.

"He’s doing things that nobody asked him to do."

https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nba/boston-celtics/jayson-tatum-injury-rehab-process-mazzulla/732454/?amp=1

Nice to see.
Looks like he's on an early track. That rapid surgery may pay dividends.

Injured in May; 9-12 months. Mid-February is 9 months.
Plenty of time to ease his way back into NBA shape.

It's great for team chemistry and moral to see Tatum in there working that hard too. Keeps everyone accountable. If the guy with a bum achilles is working that hard everybody else should be too.

Tatum has done a great job of leading and establishing culture in Boston. I've always felt he was unfairly criticized for leadership because he wasn't screaming and beating his chest on the court but stuff like staying in Boston all summer really sets the tone for the organization.

[GoCeltics123]

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Do NOT let him come back this season, PERIOD

[bucknersrevenge]

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Do NOT let him come back this season, PERIOD

Yeah they're gonna have to chain him to his bed to keep him from coming back this season. He's definitely coming back, like it or not. This team doesn't tank either. They won't rush him but as soon as he's cleared, he's gonna play. Wasn't expecting that but gotta wrap my mind around it now.

[djFan71]

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Do NOT let him come back this season, PERIOD

Yeah they're gonna have to chain him to his bed to keep him from coming back this season. He's definitely coming back, like it or not. This team doesn't tank either. They won't rush him but as soon as he's cleared, he's gonna play. Wasn't expecting that but gotta wrap my mind around it now.

I've kinda always thought there's a pretty decent chance he comes back this year, but have beaten that down in my brain with it doesn't make sense / too risky. But, if you leave room for that, the trade deadline could be very interesting if the team is hovering in the 4-7 seed range and Tatum is looking good and you have Simons' expiring / picks / young guys to work with.

[GoCeltics123]

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Do NOT let him come back this season, PERIOD

Yeah they're gonna have to chain him to his bed to keep him from coming back this season. He's definitely coming back, like it or not. This team doesn't tank either. They won't rush him but as soon as he's cleared, he's gonna play. Wasn't expecting that but gotta wrap my mind around it now.

We signed Luka Garza. We can and will absolutely soft tank this season.

[Parliament10]

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Do NOT let him come back this season, PERIOD

Yeah they're gonna have to chain him to his bed to keep him from coming back this season. He's definitely coming back, like it or not. This team doesn't tank either. They won't rush him but as soon as he's cleared, he's gonna play. Wasn't expecting that but gotta wrap my mind around it now.

I've kinda always thought there's a pretty decent chance he comes back this year, but have beaten that down in my brain with it doesn't make sense / too risky. But, if you leave room for that, the trade deadline could be very interesting if the team is hovering in the 4-7 seed range and Tatum is looking good and you have Simons' expiring / picks / young guys to work with.

I Always thought that there was a good chance that Tatum was coming back, late in the 2025-26 Season.
I didn't think that he'd be in any type of Championship shape, though. Think Michael Jordan, when he came back from Baseball.

But, Tatum is Determined. You can see it in his eyes, and his comments. Also, from what he's not saying.
That very early surgery may become the thing. We'll see.

IDK if Tatum will be ready to pour it on, by the Playoffs.
But, he's coming back for 2025-26, barring any setbacks.

I'm sure of it now.

[bucknersrevenge]

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Do NOT let him come back this season, PERIOD

Yeah they're gonna have to chain him to his bed to keep him from coming back this season. He's definitely coming back, like it or not. This team doesn't tank either. They won't rush him but as soon as he's cleared, he's gonna play. Wasn't expecting that but gotta wrap my mind around it now.

We signed Luka Garza. We can and will absolutely soft tank this season.

Think what you may of Garza. It's not happening my man. And you know it. From ownership on down everyone is saying the same thing. There will be no high draft pick this year. I can understand why that might be frustrating.

[djFan71]

Yeah they're gonna have to chain him to his bed to keep him from coming back this season. He's definitely coming back, like it or not. This team doesn't tank either. They won't rush him but as soon as he's cleared, he's gonna play. Wasn't expecting that but gotta wrap my mind around it now.

I've kinda always thought there's a pretty decent chance he comes back this year, but have beaten that down in my brain with it doesn't make sense / too risky. But, if you leave room for that, the trade deadline could be very interesting if the team is hovering in the 4-7 seed range and Tatum is looking good and you have Simons' expiring / picks / young guys to work with.

I Always thought that there was a good chance that Tatum was coming back, late in the 2025-26 Season.
I didn't think that he'd be in any type of Championship shape, though. Think Michael Jordan, when he came back from Baseball.

But, Tatum is Determined. You can see it in his eyes, and his comments. Also, from what he's not saying.
That very early surgery may become the thing. We'll see.

IDK if Tatum will be ready to pour it on, by the Playoffs.
But, he's coming back for 2025-26, barring any setbacks.

I'm sure of it now.

Yeah, weirdly, him coming back and getting a few months in during the soft months of Mar/April seems ok(ish). But a playoff run just feels super risky. A) like you said, he won't be full on JT, B) it's just so much more stressful on the body in the playoff grind and I don't trust him/joe to stick to any limits.

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[GoCeltics123]

Yeah they're gonna have to chain him to his bed to keep him from coming back this season. He's definitely coming back, like it or not. This team doesn't tank either. They won't rush him but as soon as he's cleared, he's gonna play. Wasn't expecting that but gotta wrap my mind around it now.

We signed Luka Garza. We can and will absolutely soft tank this season.

Think what you may of Garza. It's not happening my man. And you know it. From ownership on down everyone is saying the same thing. There will be no high draft pick this year. I can understand why that might be frustrating.

Yes because owners and GMs will always admit they're tanking in public, even though Adam Silver hates it and will fine teams if admit to it. C'mon man, think!

[Parliament10]

NBA Star Jayson Tatum Reveals Agony of His Injury For First Time — And How Sons Deuce and Dylan 'Kept My Spirits Up' (Exclusive)
By Eileen Finan | Updated on September 23, 2025 09:42AM EDT

https://people.com/nba-star-jayson-tatum-reveals-agony-of-ruptured-achilles-tendon-how-sons-kept-spirits-up-11813773

“Deuce,” Tatum said to his son, pointing to the players he was watching on the tablet, “you think Daddy’s going come back and be able to do that again?”

Deuce gave his dad a look as if to say, “Dumb question.” “Of course,” the boy told him. Says Tatum of his son’s confidence: “I really needed that. There have been plenty of moments during this when I doubted myself. My son thinks I can do anything.”...


His kids "helped my spirits" he says, adding that spending extra time with them this summer has been a "silver lining." Son Dylan, 14 months, whom he shares with British singer Ella Mai, was “fascinated” by the boot Tatum wore after surgery. "He always would make noises at and try to touch it when he saw it," Tatum says.

And although Tatum was sidelined from chasing the toddler, who has just learned to walk, the two cuddled and "Dylan got to nap a bunch on Daddy's chest on the couch," Cole says. They also set up a fenced-in play area outside, where Tatum could sit in a rocking chair nearby while Dylan played in his toy kitchen and pool.

[Parliament10]

We signed Luka Garza. We can and will absolutely soft tank this season.

Think what you may of Garza. It's not happening my man. And you know it. From ownership on down everyone is saying the same thing. There will be no high draft pick this year. I can understand why that might be frustrating.

Yes because owners and GMs will always admit they're tanking in public, even though Adam Silver hates it and will fine teams if admit to it. C'mon man, think!

I don't think that the Team can Tank this year. There's too many good Players, and a return of Tatum on the horizon.
They don't maintain the capability to Tank.

[bucknersrevenge]

We signed Luka Garza. We can and will absolutely soft tank this season.

Think what you may of Garza. It's not happening my man. And you know it. From ownership on down everyone is saying the same thing. There will be no high draft pick this year. I can understand why that might be frustrating.

Yes because owners and GMs will always admit they're tanking in public, even though Adam Silver hates it and will fine teams if admit to it. C'mon man, think!

I hear what you're saying GC but what in Brad and Wyc's history suggests they're lying about this? What in Joe's history suggests that this team is gonna lie down? I mean, sure injury could change everything but a healthy team has too much talent to be bad in this conference. This feels like wishful thinking. Something I know too well because I rarely get what I want. But Tatum's gonna make it back sometime this season and this team is gonna want to be in the best possible position when they do.

[GoCeltics123]

Think what you may of Garza. It's not happening my man. And you know it. From ownership on down everyone is saying the same thing. There will be no high draft pick this year. I can understand why that might be frustrating.

Yes because owners and GMs will always admit they're tanking in public, even though Adam Silver hates it and will fine teams if admit to it. C'mon man, think!

I hear what you're saying GC but what in Brad and Wyc's history suggests they're lying about this? What in Joe's history suggests that this team is gonna lie down? I mean, sure injury could change everything but a healthy team has too much talent to be bad in this conference. This feels like wishful thinking. Something I know too well because I rarely get what I want. But Tatum's gonna make it back sometime this season and this team is gonna want to be in the best possible position when they do.

Luka

Garza

[Smart2Nesmith43]

I hear what you're saying GC but what in Brad and Wyc's history suggests they're lying about this? What in Joe's history suggests that this team is gonna lie down? I mean, sure injury could change everything but a healthy team has too much talent to be bad in this conference. This feels like wishful thinking. Something I know too well because I rarely get what I want. But Tatum's gonna make it back sometime this season and this team is gonna want to be in the best possible position when they do.

Luka

Garza

Luka Garza is a more established NBA player than Neemias Queta was when he signed with the Celtics. Were the Celtics tanking when they signed Queta, the year that they went 64-18, won the title and had the most efficient offense in NBA history ? I fail to see how the Celtics adding an end of bench big to the end of their bench signals that they are tanking.

[bucknersrevenge]

Yes because owners and GMs will always admit they're tanking in public, even though Adam Silver hates it and will fine teams if admit to it. C'mon man, think!

I hear what you're saying GC but what in Brad and Wyc's history suggests they're lying about this? What in Joe's history suggests that this team is gonna lie down? I mean, sure injury could change everything but a healthy team has too much talent to be bad in this conference. This feels like wishful thinking. Something I know too well because I rarely get what I want. But Tatum's gonna make it back sometime this season and this team is gonna want to be in the best possible position when they do.

Luka

Garza

You know he signed him to a 2 year GUARANTEED deal right? Not 1, just for a tank job. TWO. And wait til you hear that Brad has been hot after Garza for the last 2 years. This is not a tank commander. This is someone Brad REALLY likes and has liked for a while now. Just sayin.

[GoCeltics123]

I hear what you're saying GC but what in Brad and Wyc's history suggests they're lying about this? What in Joe's history suggests that this team is gonna lie down? I mean, sure injury could change everything but a healthy team has too much talent to be bad in this conference. This feels like wishful thinking. Something I know too well because I rarely get what I want. But Tatum's gonna make it back sometime this season and this team is gonna want to be in the best possible position when they do.

Luka

Garza

Luka Garza is a more established NBA player than Neemias Queta was when he signed with the Celtics. Were the Celtics tanking when they signed Queta, the year that they went 64-18, won the title and had the most efficient offense in NBA history ? I fail to see how the Celtics adding an end of bench big to the end of their bench signals that they are tanking.

Because he's going to play!!! Our center rotation with Queta had KP, Horford, healthy-ish Xavier Tillman and Kornet. We now have Queta, Chris Boucher and....that's it. Everyone else is a two-way guy, post-surgery Tillman or unproven.

Guys, this team lost Jrue, KP, Horford and Kornet. The amount of defensive versatility lost there is huge. This team is going to be a bad defensive team that relies a ton on forcing turnovers. Tatum isn't playing until minimum March.

If this team blows a top 10 pick this year and holds onto guys like Chris Boucher and Anfernee Simons at the deadline to finish as the 8th seed, that's a disaster. Despite what they say publicly, I firmly believe this team wants to be in the lottery, all they've done this offseason is cut salary and sign guys with no meaningful NBA experience besides Boucher

[bucknersrevenge]

Luka

Garza

Luka Garza is a more established NBA player than Neemias Queta was when he signed with the Celtics. Were the Celtics tanking when they signed Queta, the year that they went 64-18, won the title and had the most efficient offense in NBA history ? I fail to see how the Celtics adding an end of bench big to the end of their bench signals that they are tanking.

Because he's going to play!!! Our center rotation with Queta had KP, Horford, healthy-ish Xavier Tillman and Kornet. We now have Queta, Chris Boucher and....that's it. Everyone else is a two-way guy, post-surgery Tillman or unproven.

Guys, this team lost Jrue, KP, Horford and Kornet. The amount of defensive versatility lost there is huge. This team is going to be a bad defensive team that relies a ton on forcing turnovers. Tatum isn't playing until minimum March.

If this team blows a top 10 pick this year and holds onto guys like Chris Boucher and Anfernee Simons at the deadline to finish as the 8th seed, that's a disaster. Despite what they say publicly, I firmly believe this team wants to be in the lottery, all they've done this offseason is cut salary and sign guys with no meaningful NBA experience besides Boucher