"No pressure to return back any sooner than when I'm 100% healthy. No pressure from (Celtics president of basketball operations) Brad (Stevens), (coach) Joe (Mazzulla), the team, the organization. The most important thing is that I'm 100% recovered and healthy whenever I do come back."
"I'm going to approach it the same way I've always approached it. Obviously, I'm going to have more responsibility with Jayson not being here. But also gives a chance for other guys to step up. Empowering other guys. Trusting your teammates more."
Jayson Tatum aims to return to NBA play only when fully healed after rupturing his right Achilles tendon and beginning post-surgery rehab about 140 days ago. Tatum emphasized there is no external pressure from the organization to rush his comeback and that full recovery is the priority. He appeared game-ready at media day but acknowledged upcoming practices will be difficult and that he will not be able to participate yet. The Celtics face lower expectations after offseason roster changes, increasing the burden on healthy All-Star Jaylen Brown to lead and empower teammates.
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