Jayson Tatum Shows Promising Recovery, Dunking Months After Achilles Surgery

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is making significant progress in his recovery from a torn Achilles tendon, sustained five months ago during the Eastern Conference semifinals. Tatum recently demonstrated his improved condition by dunking, sharing a video of the feat on X and crediting his shoes. Despite the long and arduous recovery process, Tatum has not ruled out a return during the 2025-26 NBA season, emphasizing a full recovery over rushing back. When healthy, Tatum is a six-time All-Star and five-time All-NBA player, averaging 26.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game since his third season. With the Celtics in a transition year and projected to be under-.500, Tatum might wait until the 2026-27 season, though a playoff return remains a small possibility if the team performs better than expected.