Jayson Tatum Feeling Explosive and Refreshed Ahead of 2026-27 Season

At Celtics Media Day, Jayson Tatum reflected on spending last season on the bench recovering from a torn Achilles, noting that watching from a coach's perspective helped slow the game down. Now 16.5 months removed from surgery and fully healthy with a clean bill of health, an extended offseason has allowed him to focus on gaining strength and explosive power. Analysts noted his increased patience, with Brad Stevens expressing complete confidence in his stellar outlook.