The Boston Celtics were "encouraged" Jayson Tatum didn't have any complications during his Achilles tendon surgery on Tuesday, sources tell the Boston Globe. Tatum's injury was confirmed on Tuesday morning and there was a decision to immediately operate as it tends to lead to more favorable outcomes.
Tatum suffered the injury near the end of the Celtics' Game 4 loss at the New York Knicks.
“Jayson has a warrior mentality like the rest of his teammates,” Celtics lead governor Wyc Grousbeck said in a text message to the Globe. “He will work very hard to get back, and in the meantime the Celtics will fight hard for every game.”
The Celtics expect Tatum to make a full recovery though NBA players with an Achilles rupture typically miss an entire calendar year.