The reason why Jayson Tatum's return must be imminent

Good news for the Boston Celtics. Jayson Tatum is already fully participating in 5-on-5 training sessions as he continues his recovery from an Achilles tendon tear, as reported by Shams Charania of ESPN.

“I’ve been told that Jayson Tatum is going all out in the 5-on-5 training with the Celtics. Right now, it's about organizing various training sessions and sessions to improve his fitness and increase strength in both calves,” Charania explained.

Beyond the physical progress, the next significant step is mental. Charania emphasized that one of the key points is for Tatum to regain full confidence in his right leg.

“An essential element right now around Jayson Tatum is the challenge of being 100% mentally prepared, having 100% confidence in that right leg”.

The message is clear: Tatum will return when he feels completely himself: He will come back when “JT feels like JT”.

Additional Work without Pressure

Tatum has also been having sessions with the Maine Celtics, the G League affiliate team, as part of his conditioning process.

There is no pressure from the organization to hasten his return. According to Charania, the Celtics are allowing the player himself to set the pace. “The Celtics will follow Jayson Tatum's lead. He is in control, he will be the one making the decision. The team has not pressured him”.

Team Context

Boston holds a solid record of 38-20 and currently holds the second place in the Eastern Conference, allowing them to be patient with their star.

If Tatum successfully completes this final stage of his recovery without setbacks, his return could become the definitive boost for a team that is already shaping up as one of the top contenders in the East.

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