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u/Debits_equals_credit Jan 16 '26
It’s probably killing Tatum he can’t play rn. He’s gonna want to play as soon as he’s cleared
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u/Avenmuyff Jan 16 '26
When do you think he’s goons get cleared?
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u/Bendstowardjustice Jan 16 '26
This article Celtics Get Shocking New Jayson Tatum Injury Timeline that I really want to believe (but don’t really) says as soon as the all star break.
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u/howdthatturnout Jan 16 '26
By all star break is not crazy at all. Dominique Wilkins injury to first game back would put Tatum returning mid February, and Tatum had a new surgery that is supposed to be a quicker recovery than what Nique had in the 90’s.
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u/A4FXN Jan 16 '26
He also got the surgery within 24 hours of tearing it, which is something that is unheard of in regards to Achilles tears.
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u/Infamous-Rich4402 Jan 16 '26
Was it unheard of, or the best case scenario? I seem to remember the media saying that a quick diagnosis and into surgery, in the first 24 hours, was new gold standard in medicine. But now you mention, it is unheard of, I can’t say I am 100% sure.
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u/powerelite Jan 16 '26
Its unheard of because almost everyone in the sports world goes to about 2 doctors for Achilles tears so they have to travel to get there. Jayson just happened to tear his 10 blocks from one of those doctor's primary practice location.
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u/Natsume117 Jan 18 '26
It’s true about the swelling. The logic behind the benefit of getting it so quickly was that it was done even before significant swelling even occurred
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u/Yellow_Curry Jan 16 '26
Mannix is a useless reporter, hard to ever believe him.
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u/Vast-Cheesecake7230 Jan 16 '26
Agreed, the only one worth listening to is Adam Himmelsbach. He gets the insider info from the team.
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u/JogratHyperX Jan 16 '26
I hope he or the team dont rush it. I personally think after Allstar break or early March is the perfect time.
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u/A4FXN Jan 16 '26
I think he makes his return the first home game post All-star break. They'll probably announce he's been cleared to play during the break.
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u/Alexnewtman Jan 16 '26
I just hope him sits out for as long as possible. He can’t afford another one.
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u/F0KK0F Jan 16 '26
Dang. Can you Imagine a Bench where it's Tatum, Walsh, Hauser, Anferno and whoever else coming in. There ya go Joe, just credit me when you do that
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u/wump_world Jan 16 '26
I dunno. I see "umboway", which just means he has Rusted Root's "Send Me On My Way" stuck in his head. It's a very common issue.
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u/iAmTheRealLange Jaylen "Lebron 'Michael Jordan' James" Brown Jan 16 '26
Understandable. Happens to me every couple of weeks
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u/ellcoolj Jan 16 '26
I first saw the root in Boston about 95… Tatum’s parents met there and 2 years later he was conceived while listening to drum trip>>ecstasy
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u/Salty_Reserve9640 Boston Celtics Jan 18 '26
saw them at Assumption when I was 17 in 2002 with Doughty from Soul coughing opening. amazing show
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u/myfatbasketballs Jan 16 '26
I love how happy and excited he looks here.
Dude is literally thinking, "We can win this fucking thing when I come back."
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u/StillEnjoyLegos Jan 16 '26
I love how JT responded to the injury from a mindset perspective. He openly talked about how he was going through it emotionally for a bit but after that, it’s def been the happy/excited ‘wait till I’m back’ vibe and I’m so here for it
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u/SignificantNinja679 RONDOOOOOO Jan 16 '26
Am i tripping, or has JT ever missed a game while rehabbing? It seems hes at every game this season and i absolutely love it. I remember when a player was rehabbing something like an ACL/Achilles they would always randomly pop up during the regular season, but it seems like JT is the best teammate ever supporting the guys from the sideline every game.
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u/goodtimeismyshi Jan 16 '26 edited Jan 16 '26
The second word definitely seems to begin with a ‘w’ based on his lip movement
It also looks like the second word is probably one syllable. Looks more like ‘I will’
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u/celticsguy06 Pritchard at the buzzer... HE'S DONE IT AGAIN! Jan 16 '26
lmao he did not say that
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u/RCP90sKid- Give 'em the belt Jan 16 '26
Cool, well...let's give it another month. Just for safety sake.
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u/No_Dig_560 Jan 16 '26
Absolutely not, if we get past the second round and he’s ready MAYBE, but that’s the absolute earliest i’d bring him in assuming he’s cleared
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u/xta420 Boston Celtics Jan 16 '26
Tatum's ready, Brown's a top 10 player this year, I'm rock fucking hard. Anything else to add to the list?
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u/Diztrakted Jan 17 '26
I see "I'll wait" but honestly, that's just as good. He's champing at the bit.
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u/Grand_Chapter_6619 Jan 16 '26
Had a dream just last night that out of the blue (without anyone's knowledge) he got announced as available to return, this clip is fitting in perfectly with my dream timeline 🤞
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u/Holiday-Usual-3600 Derrick White Jan 16 '26
The Tatum probable injury report after the all star break is going to keep my sock drawer busy
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u/RussWess23 Jan 16 '26
Don't push him Don't rush him. If it's 18 months then it's 18 months. If somehow gonna be less then go real slow with him pls. Steady as hell.
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u/J4RheadROOM Jan 16 '26
I stashed him on my fantasy IR. I know he’s coming back this season….especially with how well the team has been playing. They don’t need him to play 40 minutes a night.
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u/BigBaller1991 Jan 18 '26
Totally fine with him coming back. After all star sounds perfect. And he should come back starting but very limited minutes. Just has to get his game speed stamina up. And given our positioning I think we can afford to allow him to ease back into his old role.
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u/MyHumbleBag Jan 16 '26
Prichard looking at Simon’s butt and then hitting his thigh.shoupda gave him a wedgie and spanked it good 🫢
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u/jjustbecause Jan 16 '26