Jayson Tatum shared his first public comments since his season-ending injury in a brief Instagram post Wednesday.
The Celtics star, who underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon, posted a photo of himself flashing a thumbs-up in a hospital bed with the caption: “Thankful for all the love and support.”
Boston’s team account shared the post, adding: “The comeback will be greater than the setback.”
The comeback will be greater than the setback 💚 pic.twitter.com/r7r92lBb93
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) May 14, 2025
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Tatum suffered the injury during Monday’s Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. He will miss the remainder of the playoffs and likely at least part, if not all, of the 2025-26 season, as major Achilles injuries can take upward of a year to fully recover from.
The Celtics did not announce a projected timetable for Tatum’s return but said in a statement that he is “expected to make a full recovery.”
Athletes from around the sports world commented on Tatum’s post to share their support, including U.S. Olympic teammates Stephen Curry and Tyrese Haliburton.
“Get right big fella!” Curry wrote.
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs, who attended Game 4 at MSG, also backed Tatum, writing: “Prayers up champion!!!”
The shorthanded Celtics will look to avoid elimination Wednesday night when they host the Knicks in Game 5 at TD Garden.