The Boston Celtics are currently in the middle of a second-round playoff series with the New York Knicks.
Before Game 5, the team announced that Jayson Tatum would miss the remainder of the NBA playoffs.
Via ESPN's Shams Charania: "Tatum has played the most regular season and playoff contests of any player in the NBA since entering league in 2017 – 706 games – and led the Celtics in total points, rebounds and assists over the last two postseason runs, including the entire 2024 Finals en route to a title."
Tatum has played the most regular season and playoff contests of any player in the NBA since entering league in 2017 – 706 games – and led the Celtics in total points, rebounds and assists over the last two postseason runs, including the entire 2024 Finals en route to a title. https://t.co/JthJEPPc05
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 13, 2025
Tatum recently sent out a viral post to Instagram following his surgery.
One person who left a comment was New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
His comment had over 6,000 likes.
Diggs wrote: "Prayers up champion !!!"
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