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Jayson Tatum breaks silence on sickening Achilles tear

By [JACK BEZANTS](/profile-1501/jack-bezants.html)

Published: 18:51 BST, 14 May 2025 | Updated: 18:52 BST, 14 May 2025

Jayson Tatum has shared a picture from his hospital bed as he begins the long road to recovery from his sickening Achilles tear.

Tatum tore his right Achilles tendon on Monday night against the [New York Knicks](/sport/new-york-knicks/index.html) when he lunged toward a loose ball and his leg gave out. 

After writing on the floor in agont, he buried his face in a towel before needing a wheelchair to make it back to the locker room.

He underwent surgery, the Celtics announced on Tuesday, and Wednesday afternoon the 27-year-old himself spoke out.

He captioned a thumbs-up picture from his hospital bed by saying: 'Thankful for all the love and support.'

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