May 12, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) looks to pass in the second half during game four of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Jayson Tatum is speaking out after suffering a season-ending Achilles injury during the Celtics’ recent playoff game against the New York Knicks.

For the second time in as many weeks, an NBA star has collapsed to the floor because his Achilles tendon ruptured. Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard went down with the injury in the first round of the playoffs against the Indiana Pacers on April 27,