But the biggest loss may have been their All-NBA superstar, Jayson Tatum, who suffered a torn Achilles in Game 4 of the second-round series against the New York Knicks. This ended the rest of his playoffs and has put the upcoming season in jeopardy. The Celtics went on to lose to the Knicks in six.

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is making substantial progress in three months after suffering a season-ending tear during the Eastern Conference semifinals. The 26-year-old officially ditched the boot and resumed walking,

Jan 5, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams (12) and forward Jayson Tatum (0) in action during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images