Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum once was in tears believing he wouldn't get back on an NBA floor, but now he isn't closing the door on a return this season, just months after tearing his Achilles in the 2025 Eastern Conference semifinals.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum revealed he was hurt the Los Angeles Lakers passed on him in 2017 despite idolizing Kobe Bryant.

Tatum suffered the injury in the closing minutes of Game 4 with the Knicks well on the their way to taking a 3-1 series lead. But Tatum believes that had he not suffered an Achilles tear, the Celtics could've staged a comeback to beat the Knicks.

Amid the anticipation of his potential comeback, Jayson Tatum made some bold comments that have fans wondering about his retirement soon.

The Celtics star details the hardest moments of his recovery from a torn Achilles, the fear of never playing again and the small victories.

Giannis Antetokounmpo's recent top five NBA players list, notably excluding LeBron James, sparked debate. Jayson Tatum defended Antetokounmpo's select