Jayson Tatum took a significant step in his restoration Monday by absolutely collaborating in his first five-on-five scrimmage since struggling an Achilles rupture final yr.
The session included Celtics roster gamers, two-way gamers, and G League call-ups.
“Everybody I spoke to with data of Monday’s observe stated Tatum appeared nice,” ESPN’s Shams Charania stated on NBA At present.
After the exercise, Tatum stated he was “feeling good,” however emphasised that the method continues to be ongoing.
“At present is 39 weeks [since the Achilles tear] so it’s been a protracted journey,” Tatum advised reporters Tuesday. “And it’s simply the development of rehab, [this was] the subsequent step. Doesn’t imply that I’m coming again or I’m not. We’re simply following the plan. It was simply one other step.”
Regardless of the encouraging progress, Tatum has not but been cleared to return, as further evaluations stay.
“On the finish of all this there’s going to be a few dozen individuals gathering in a room and deciding and figuring out whether or not Jayson Tatum is 100% cleared medically and one p.c cleared on a psychological stage,” Charania added.
Jayson Tatum ‘Appeared Nice’ In First 5-On-5 Scrimmage https://t.co/6nzTrKV8Ln
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