Jayson Tatum Sends Encouraging Message to Fans After Achilles Surgery

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum was down on the court in pain after rupturing his right Achilles tendon during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks. | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Jayson Tatum has sent his first message after undergoing season-ending surgery on his right Achilles tendon.

On Wednesday, the Boston Celtics star took to Instagram and posted a post-surgery photo that showed him giving a thumbs up. The message read, "Thankful for all the love and support."

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fell to the court while attempting to corral later revealed he had ruptured his Achilles

The 27-year-old underwent surgery on Tuesday and will be out for the season and, likely, much if not all of the 2025-26 campaign as well. Tatum seems to be in good spirits despite the devastating injury.

The Celtics trail the Knicks 3–1 in their best-of-seven series.

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Tatum injured his right Achilles tendon during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks. The six-time All-Star a loose ball late in the fourth quarter. After lying on the court in pain for several minutes, he had to be helped to the locker room. It was .