Media: Tatum s third-place appearance time in the first eight seasons of his career, and he was previously known as the Iron Man

May 14th, Celtics officially announced that Tatum had successfully undergone a rupture repair surgery for right Achilles tendon.

Media ClutchPoints tweeted: "According to data from the National Institutes of Health, Achilles tendon injuries usually take about 10 months to recover, and some players even take more than a year to fully recover. This is a heavy blow to a team that is determined to win the championship.

" Tatum has been known for his tenacity. In fact, Tatum has never missed any playoff game before this season and has played a total of 4,725 minutes in his playoff career. According to Stathead statistics, in NBA history, only Larry Bird and Horrice Grant have played more playoffs than Tatum in the first eight seasons of their careers.

"Just a month ago, the Celtics also achieved a brilliant record of 61 wins and were regarded as one of the favorites to win the championship. Now, they suddenly face major questions about the core lineup and the future. I wish Tatum a quick recovery"