Kobe, there's Durant! Boston absolute ace Jason Tatum, worst Achilles tendon injury. I'm going to lose the whole season next year
May 14, 2025
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Local media in the U.S. reported on the 14th (Korea time) that Boston ace Jason Tatum underwent surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon. The exact timing of his return has not been decided yet.
ESPN said the surgery was successful according to the Boston club, but the timing of his return was unknown, and CBS Sports reported that Tatum will miss the entire next season due to Achilles tendon surgery.
Boston is playing the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
be in bad shape. The New York Knicks lost 113-121 to the New York Knicks in Game 4 of the NBA's Eastern Conference playoff semifinals (best of seven) of the 2024-2025 season at Madison Square Garden in New York on the 13th.
It was on the brink of a cliff with one win and three losses. In addition, Tatum collapsed in the fourth quarter when he suffered an Achilles injury. It's like adding insult to injury.
At that time, Tatum collapsed without a collision as soon as he fought for the loose ball. He grabbed his Achilles tendon and was in pain. Eventually, he was helped to the locker room without getting up on his own, and he moved in a wheelchair.
Tatum was named third by Boston in 2017. Since then, he has grown steadily and has grown into a forward representing the league. He is likely to be selected as the NBA's first team for four consecutive years, and is only 27 years old this year.
Tatum was the core and ace of Boston's championship last season. He also participated in the Tokyo Olympics and Paris Olympics as a member of the Dream Team.
The durability is strong, and the offense is at the highest level in the league. Defensive and short-term poor performance are considered weaknesses, but they are getting better as they play the season.
Boston is aiming to advance to the Eastern Final for four consecutive seasons with Tatum and Jaylen Brown's one-two punches. However, with Tatum's departure, Boston is likely to struggle for the time being.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.