Jayson Tatum's Achilles Recovery: Back Soon

0:00It's March 2nd for the NBA. Let's get into it. Follow and subscribe for more team news every day. Boston Celtic star Jason Tatum is nearing his return from Achilles tendon surgery. He had the procedure about 10 months ago on March 13th. The team expects him back soon, though he has no set date. Tatum says he feels better each day and is taking in one step at a time. He's ramping up with full scrimmages and looks sharp in practice. All boards from his insurance sponsor even hints at his comeback. In his docu-series called The Quiet Work, we see early recovery footage from 43 days post-surgery. His surgeon, Dr. Martin O'Malley, gave glowing reviews after tests. He called Tatum's calf fantastic and said his strength and position are top notch. The doctor predicts he'll return to his all-star form. Team mates like Ron Harper Jr and Jalen Brown have seen him play lately. They say he moves just like before, with no signs of rust. Some fans worry he might rush it compared to others with the same injury.

1:03But Tatum is right on the normal recovery timeline. The Celtics insist there's zero pressure on him. It seems he'll suit up any day now, whenever he and the team feel ready. Appreciation to our sponsor for backing this episode, a pillow that sounds as good as it feels, for listening in bed, S-O-L-I. S-O-L-I-Pilo.