Even though he hasn't taken the court at all this season, Boston Celtics' superstar forward Jayson Tatum dominated headlines during the NBA's All-Star break. With a return from a torn Achilles tendon suffered in last year's playoffs appearing to be right around the corner, all eyes are on Tatum and the C's.
Tatum's potential return could send shockwaves across the league, as the Celtics, who are currently sitting in second place in the Eastern Conference, are exceeding expectations this season. Throughout the year, Tatum has continued to showcase his progress as he works his way back to full health, with his latest accomplishment seeing him get out on the golf course with Los Angeles Lakers legend LeBron James.
A star-studded day at the links for Jayson Tatum, as he shared the course with fellow champions LeBron James and Kevin Love ⛳️
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Compared to some of the work he's shown himself doing on the basketball court as of late, this is a pretty tame update from Tatum when it comes to his injury rehab. However, it's nice to see him linking up with James and his longtime teammate, Kevin Love, during one of the quietest periods of the NBA season.
While he refuses to reveal whether or not he's going to return to the court this season, Tatum is continuing to put in work behind the scenes for Boston, and it seems like there's a real shot he will be able to suit up at some point this year. His teammates, meanwhile, will return from the All-Star break on Thursday night when they square off against the Golden State Warriors at 10 p.m. ET.
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