Tatum has been keeping a low profile since he went down with a torn Achilles tendon against the New York Knicks in the 2025 NBA East Semis

It was as if the 1986 Boston Celtics lost Larry Bird. It was as if the 1968 Los Angeles lost Elgin Baylor. It was Jayson Tatum’s torn Achillies, a devastating injury that might derail the Boston Celtics for years to come.

So, as a frequent Auerbach Center offseason visitor, he’s making a concerted effort to keep Tatum’s spirits high. “I always try to lighten the mood up around him, not be too