Celtics suffered heavy damage! Tatum underwent Achilles tendon rupture surgery, with an expected recovery period of 9-12 months

In the second round of the playoffs between the Celtics and the Knicks on May 13, 2025, the direction of the game took a heartbreaking turn in the fourth quarter. Tatum, the core player of the Celtics, suddenly lost support when he ran near the baseline without physical contact, and he fell heavily to the ground. According to the latest official news, Tatum has undergone surgery to rupture the Achilles tendon and will face a long absence! The

camera records this tragic scene: Tatum tightly covers his right Achilles tendon, his expression is extremely painful, he curled up on the floor, and even hits his head against the floor, trying to relieve the severe pain. After the team doctor entered the court for emergency checkup, Tatum could not bear the load due to his right leg being pushed out of the stadium in a wheelchair. When he left, he even covered his face and cried, which was heartbreaking.

, major media reported the latest news, and the Celtics updated the official social media to announce the update of Tatum's injury: Jason Tatum successfully underwent a repair surgery for ruptured right Achilles tendon today. There is no specific return schedule yet, but he is expected to recover completely. If there is any further news, it will be announced in a timely manner.

Tatum's injury is a fatal blow to the Celtics. He is the absolute core of the team. He ranks among the top in the league in the playoffs this season and is a key figure in the team's tactical system. His absence has put the team in a huge challenge on both offense and defense, and the offensive efficiency has plummeted, and the team's morale has also fallen to the bottom.

For Tatum personally, at the age of 26, he is at the peak of his career, and this injury is a huge test. A tear of the Achilles tendon requires surgical treatment and the rehabilitation cycle is as long as 10-12 months, which means he is likely to miss the entire 2025-2026 season. Since entering the NBA in 2017, Tatum has played the most regular season and playoff games in the league - a total of 706 games. He has been the leader in total score, rebounds and assists for the Celtics over the past two years of playoff journey, including helping the team win the championship in the 2024 Finals.

Even if the recovery is smooth, referring to the past experiences of stars such as Kobe and Durant, his competitive state may be affected, and his explosiveness and breakthrough ability may be difficult to recover to the level before the injury. But we still hope that Tatum can actively face injuries, overcome the dual challenges of physical and psychological through scientific rehabilitation training, and return to the arena as soon as possible.