Back in September, appearing on ESPN’s First Take, Jayson Tatum confidently stated, “I don’t go to rehab six days a week for nothing,” signaling the remarkable progress he’s made in recovering from the Achilles injury that ended his 2024–25 season. A recent video on his YouTube channel backed that up—first showing him taking light shots and doing drills, and now, throwing down dunks just five months after suffering an injury that has derailed many careers. When asked about Tatum’s recovery, Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla offered insight into how the organization is approaching their star’s return.

Before the preseason game between the Celtics and the Raptors today, Mazzulla said, “ Uh, I mean, doesn’t make me any more optimistic or pessimistic. It just is what it is. He’s doing a grea

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