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Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum ruptured his right Achilles tendon in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks. Read on to learn more about the history of NBA players suffering an Achilles injury and their performance upon returning to the court.
Tatum's chances are good, according to Dr. Lafi Khalil of Henry Ford Health. Dr. Khalil studied NBA players who sustained Achilles tendon ruptures going back to the 1970s, and found that 72 percent of players returned to the league. Those who did return ...
Jayson Tatum’s Achilles tear ends his season—but how long will he be out? History offers clues on what’s next.
Celtics forward Jayson Tatum underwent successful surgery to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon. Dr. Lafi Khalil of Henry Ford Health studied NBA players who sustained Achilles tendon ruptures. He discusses the study with WBZ-TV's Dan Roche.