Celtics' Jayson Tatum details Achilles comeback, reflects on mental hurdles leading up to NBA season debut

It’s been 10 months since Jayson Tatum last suited up for the Boston Celtics in an NBA game. That stretch ended Friday night, when the star forward made his 2025-26 debut against the Dallas Mavericks.

Before the game, Tatum acknowledged he was bracing for a flood of emotions as he prepared to return. 

"Stepping onto the court for the first time, I might be emotional, but I'll be excited," he said. "I'll be anxious. And I'll just be proud of myself that I made it to that point. There's...