Tatum, who ruptured his right Achilles tendon during Game 4 of the Celtics-New York Knicks series, had a successful surgery to repair that part of his lower leg. He posted a picture of himself to his Instagram account after receiving encouragement from the basketball community for his recovery.

For the second time in as many weeks, an NBA star has collapsed to the floor because his Achilles tendon ruptured. Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard went down with the injury in the first round of the playoffs against the Indiana Pacers on April 27,

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum spoke for the first time since his Achilles injury in Game 4 against the New York Knicks in the NBA Playoffs.

It is the worst-case scenario for Boston, and what was feared from the moment Jayson Tatum collapsed to the floor, grabbing his ankle late in the Game 4 loss to the Knicks. Tatum has a ruptured Achilles tendon and underwent surgery to repair it on Tuesday,

Jayson Tatum took to Instagram on Wednesday to thank fans after undergoing surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon.

Tatum is expected to make a full recovery and no timetable was given for his return, but players who have suffered similar injuries are typically sidelined for nearly a season.

An NBA insider shared details of the tearful call Jayson Tatum made to his father after his devastating injury.

The Celtics announced Tuesday that Jayson Tatum suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon in his right foot on Monday against the Knicks.