The Boston Celtics saw their season come to an end in the second round of the playoffs against the New York Knicks. Unfortunately, that series loss also came with Jayson Tatum tearing his Achilles in Game 4.

Durant was among the group of players who were out for over a year following his Achilles tear, making his return to action 18 months after the injury (although the COVID pandemic played a hand in that). Tatum is reportedly using Durant’s rehab as a template for his road to recovery.

Jayson Tatum suffered a career-altering injury against the New York Knicks in the second round of the offseason. While attempting to dive on a loose ball late in the Celtics' Game 4 loss to the Knicks at Madison Square Garden,