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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@Lukakai24
September 24, 2025 at 1:12 am
If JB win a ring without JT this season he’s the greatest celtics ever don’t care what y’all say
@OmarDonayre-f1m
September 24, 2025 at 1:13 am
Idk how ppl hate this man.. such a stand up guy
@samuelgarcialopez6647
September 24, 2025 at 1:15 am
2:55 that’s all Kawhi had to do 😂
@jinxshi-_-2025
September 24, 2025 at 1:18 am
jt really really finna ba the fastest to recover from a rupture
@snipaphua
September 24, 2025 at 1:18 am
Gotta love SAS in live interviews. He knows how to make journalism come alive 😊
@Trublue25
September 24, 2025 at 1:21 am
We seriously came on here to make a commercial for some pharmaceutical company!?
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@MrJamrock3
September 24, 2025 at 1:24 am
Man good luck to the people of boston, and still LA, fucc boston
@JIGGALANSKY
September 24, 2025 at 1:27 am
I definitely can see him on broadcast or tv after it’s all said and done
@DewayneFootman
September 24, 2025 at 1:36 am
😮he coulda been a laker? Ima cuss magic out l.o.l
@thetaytellykrew1238
September 24, 2025 at 1:40 am
Derrick white finna avg 30
@tm25598
September 24, 2025 at 1:51 am
I hope
@richardsong7732
September 24, 2025 at 1:50 am
I’m instantly happy that I never have to listen Molly’s voice on this show
@tm25598
September 24, 2025 at 1:50 am
Basketball won’t be the same without you JT 😢Speedy recovery but don’t rush it ..Go C’s
@PrinceTae
September 24, 2025 at 1:53 am
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@grandpamatt92
September 24, 2025 at 1:58 am
No Molly on 1st take is very relieving
@matnadworny4812
September 24, 2025 at 2:08 am
Bro did NOT hesitate to hype the knicks season up king everyone injured 😭
@Holydiver2112
September 24, 2025 at 2:08 am
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.
@orlandotoatley8850
September 24, 2025 at 2:09 am
Great interview! Spoke extremely well! St.louis in the building.
@johnstevens911
September 24, 2025 at 2:14 am
What’s the song play ? 0:02
@NBA_Hoops-x4j
September 24, 2025 at 2:19 am
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?
@Andy-bk4zr
September 24, 2025 at 2:20 am
My boy JT getting fat . haha
@tiagorachelson9158
September 24, 2025 at 2:28 am
Tatum is the best.
@dakotaecker5182
September 24, 2025 at 2:29 am
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.
@pratikwiips3
September 24, 2025 at 2:29 am
And the facts he’s only 19
@mequelseymour4044
September 24, 2025 at 2:31 am
My guy..Jt