Jayson Tatum opens up on Achilles injury, lack of appreciation, Cetlics outlook & more! | First Take

NBA on ESPN September 23, 2025
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Boston Celtics superstar SF Jayson Tatum joins First Take to discuss his Achilles injury and potential return timeline, as Stephen A. Smith questions whether his absence will not only make him more appreciated as a player but also give the New York Knicks a better shot at winning the Eastern Conference. 0:00 Boston Celtics' postseason timeline 0:45 Jayson Tatum talks Achilles injury 1:07 The "ups and downs" of recovery process 3:29 Tatum on his apparent lack of appreciation 5:08 Celtics' outlook for upcoming season 6:36 Communication with Tyrese Haliburton & Damian Lillard 7:28 How did Celtics go down 0-2 to Knicks in ECSF? 9:51 Expectations for Eastern Conference & Jaylen Brown 11:29 Relationship with head coach Joe Mazzulla 12:22 Going No. 3 overall in NBA draft 14:39 Tatum 4's signature shoe ☑️ Subscribe to ESPN+: https://plus.espn.com/ 📱 Get the ESPN App: http://www.espn.com/espn/apps/espn 🏀 Subscribe to NBA on ESPN on YouTube: http://bit.ly/2yxs3Og ☑️ Subscribe to ESPN on YouTube: http://es.pn/SUBSCRIBEtoYOUTUBE ☑️ Watch ESPN on YouTube TV: http://es.pn/YouTubeTV #ESPN #NBA #bostonceltics