Duke basketball treated Celtics fans to some exciting offseason material. At this point in the offseason, even a small piece of Celtics news helps keep fans engaged as we eagerly await the start of the season. This latest content is a 59-second highlight reel showcasing a lot of Jayson Tatum during a scrimmage involving current Duke players and alumni.
When Tatum came back from his Achilles injury last season, every game felt like a special occasion. That feeling hasn’t faded. Watching JT move with such explosiveness and smoothness — even in a carefully edited social media clip — sparks high hopes for what he can achieve this upcoming season.
Across 22 regular season and playoff games last year, Tatum averaged 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists with an impressive 56% true shooting percentage. Focusing on the final 10 games of his season, those stats climbed to 23 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists on 60% true shooting. Returning from a severe injury right as the playoffs ramped up, Tatum quickly regained much of his All-NBA caliber performance. With a full offseason to get back into peak form, it’s easy to imagine him resuming his role as a perennial All-NBA First Team player.
This footage also gave fans another chance to update the ongoing #CalfWatch, monitoring Tatum’s recovery. As more time passes since his Achilles injury, his calf looks increasingly normal. After enhancing the video multiple times, we now have high-quality 4K side-by-side views of Tatum’s left and right calves.
Fan Take: Seeing Jayson Tatum back at near-full strength is thrilling news for basketball enthusiasts, as it signals a potential return to dominance that could elevate the Celtics and intensify competition in the league. His recovery and performance trajectory remind us of the resilience and excitement that healers bring to the sport, promising a thrilling season ahead.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
