May 12, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) looks to pass in the second half during game four of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Ex-Lakers, Clippers Guard Sends Message to Jayson Tatum After Injury

Originally posted on Los Angeles Clippers on SI
By Logan Struck | Last updated May 15, 2025 3:50 PM ET

The Boston Celtics have gone down 3-2 in their second-round playoff series against the New York Knicks, but most are calling it a wrap after the devastating injury to Jayson Tatum.

In their Game 4 loss, Jayson Tatum suffered a torn Achilles. This was a brutal blow to not only Tatum and the Celtics but the NBA world as a whole. Tatum is one of the top talents in the league and was having one of his best performances of the season with 42 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals, and 2 blocks through 40 minutes before the injury.

Jayson Tatum in good spirits after undergoing successful surgery on his Achilles pic.twitter.com/diCXiaVfcK
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 14, 2025

Tatum underwent successful surgery to repair his Achilles, but his timetable for return is expected to be very lengthy and carry into most of next season, if not all.

Former LA Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers guard Patrick Beverley went to his podcast to talk about Tatum's injury, with the caption "Get well soon JT ."

"Awful time to get hurt," Beverley said. "We've been seeing a lot of these Achilles injuries. Do you think it's because the pace of the game is faster? Do you think it's because there's more threes? Or you think it's because it's more step-back threes?"

Get well soon JT pic.twitter.com/22VOz3zV4u
— Pat Bev Pod (@PatBevPod) May 15, 2025

Beverley seems to be trying to find the reason behind the influx of Achilles tears, and talked about how unfortunate it was for Tatum to get injured at this stage of the season, especially with how well he was playing in that game.

The Celtics are still attempting to come back with Tatum sidelined, but his season-ending injury was certainly a heartbreaker.

This article first appeared on Los Angeles Clippers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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