Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is recovering from an Achilles rupture.
Celtics Fans React to Jayson Tatum's 4-Word Message on Friday originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Jayson Tatum is showing no signs of slowing down as he pushes through a tough recovery process following the season-ending Achilles injury that cut short what had been one of the best campaigns of his career. The Boston Celtics forward went down during the Eastern Conference Semifinals and underwent surgery in mid-May, a huge blow for a team hoping to repeat as champions.
Before the injury, Tatum delivered MVP-level numbers, averaging 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, and a career-high six assists per game on his way to his sixth straight All-Star appearance and another All-NBA First Team nod. His offensive versatility was central to Boston’s push before his postseason run was cut short by the injury.
Since then, Tatum has tackled his rehab with the same drive that’s made him one of the league’s elite. Since then, Tatum has embraced the long haul of rehab. Athletic trainers and teammates like Torrey Craig have praised his dedication, noting that Tatum is consistently at the Auerbach Center, undergoing treatment and even joking around with staff
On Friday, Tatum gave fans a glimpse into his mindset when he posted a photo of himself working out at the facility with a telling four-word caption:
“Keep showing up JT”
Jayson Tatum on Instagram:
— jb (@lockedupjb) July 5, 2025
“Keep showing up JT” pic.twitter.com/A05jFOc6Zg
That quiet statement, shared on his Instagram story, struck a chord with Celtics fans who shared messages of support and excitement for what’s next:
“Bro locked in!” one fan wrote.
“Please. Because we’re ALL behind you,” added another
“The comeback is going to be legendary! Tough times don’t last, tough people do ❤️,” a third fan mentioned.
“TAKE MY ACHILLES MY GLORIOUS KING,” another fan posted.
“Always thankful you’re a Celtic ☘️🙏🏼,” a fan said.
“they ain’t ready for this comeback 0,” another fan remarked.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
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