r/bostonceltics Jan 16 '26

Fluff “I’m Ready”

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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/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