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

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…

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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

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  1. @samuelgarcialopez6647

    September 23, 2025 at 9:15 pm

    2:55 that’s all Kawhi had to do 😂

  2. @jinxshi-_-2025

    September 23, 2025 at 9:18 pm

    jt really really finna ba the fastest to recover from a rupture

  3. @snipaphua

    September 23, 2025 at 9:18 pm

    Gotta love SAS in live interviews. He knows how to make journalism come alive 😊

  4. @Trublue25

    September 23, 2025 at 9:21 pm

    We seriously came on here to make a commercial for some pharmaceutical company!?

  5. @Loso_Banks_332

    September 23, 2025 at 9:24 pm

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  6. @MrJamrock3

    September 23, 2025 at 9:24 pm

    Man good luck to the people of boston, and still LA, fucc boston

  7. @JIGGALANSKY

    September 23, 2025 at 9:27 pm

    I definitely can see him on broadcast or tv after it’s all said and done

  8. @DewayneFootman

    September 23, 2025 at 9:36 pm

    😮he coulda been a laker? Ima cuss magic out l.o.l

  9. @thetaytellykrew1238

    September 23, 2025 at 9:40 pm

    Derrick white finna avg 30

    • @tm25598

      September 23, 2025 at 9:51 pm

      I hope

  10. @richardsong7732

    September 23, 2025 at 9:50 pm

    I’m instantly happy that I never have to listen Molly’s voice on this show

  11. @tm25598

    September 23, 2025 at 9:50 pm

    Basketball won’t be the same without you JT 😢Speedy recovery but don’t rush it ..Go C’s

  12. @PrinceTae

    September 23, 2025 at 9:53 pm

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  13. @grandpamatt92

    September 23, 2025 at 9:58 pm

    No Molly on 1st take is very relieving

  14. @matnadworny4812

    September 23, 2025 at 10:08 pm

    Bro did NOT hesitate to hype the knicks season up king everyone injured 😭

  15. @Holydiver2112

    September 23, 2025 at 10:08 pm

    Don’t care if you all hate them. He’s a great player, a solid person, and he shows his son the love and attention a kid deserves.

  16. @orlandotoatley8850

    September 23, 2025 at 10:09 pm

    Great interview! Spoke extremely well! St.louis in the building.

  17. @johnstevens911

    September 23, 2025 at 10:14 pm

    What’s the song play ? 0:02

  18. @NBA_Hoops-x4j

    September 23, 2025 at 10:19 pm

    Is Jayson Tatum really one of the most underappreciated superstars of this era, or is it just that he hasn’t proved he can carry the Celtics alone?

  19. @Andy-bk4zr

    September 23, 2025 at 10:20 pm

    My boy JT getting fat . haha

  20. @tiagorachelson9158

    September 23, 2025 at 10:28 pm

    Tatum is the best.

  21. @dakotaecker5182

    September 23, 2025 at 10:29 pm

    Jayson “The Standard” Tatum . He’s literally one of the greatest players to play and game doesn’t bring bs around the team a not too mention his son an him have practically been The Celtics.

  22. @pratikwiips3

    September 23, 2025 at 10:29 pm

    And the facts he’s only 19

  23. @mequelseymour4044

    September 23, 2025 at 10:31 pm

    My guy..Jt

  24. @chiantimaciesalazar6415

    September 23, 2025 at 11:14 pm

    Last part about JT giving SAS Tatum 4 Celtics colorways was lit😂😂😂

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    September 23, 2025 at 11:30 pm

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    D,Angelo Russell
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