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Yahoo
6 days ago
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- Yahoo
Jayson Tatum shares inventive rehab workout as he works to come back from injury
Nearly two months have passed since Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum suffered a devastating Achilles rupture during Boston's postseason clash with the New York Knicks. In the weeks since, Tatum hasn't shied away from letting the world in on his journey back. On June 7—25 days after undergoing surgery—Tatum shared an update on X, writing, 'Day 25… days are starting to get a little easier,' giving fans a hopeful glimpse into his progress. But recovery has proven anything but linear. Twenty days later, he returned to X with a far more raw post: 'Day 45… this is some (expletive).' Most recently, Tatum offered another window into his rehab, posting an Instagram story of himself moving carefully through a pool, lifting his knees high with each slow step—a small but determined sign of progress. Unfortunately for Celtics fans, Tatum is expected to miss the upcoming season as he continues to heal. It's a tough blow for Boston after a regular season in which Tatum averaged 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 6.0 assists, earning his sixth consecutive All-Star selection and a place on the All-NBA First Team. With Tatum sidelined and key pieces like Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, and Luke Kornet already traded away, the Celtics appear headed for a transitional year as they wait for their superstar's return. Read the original article on MassLive.
ABC News
09-05-2025
- Sport
- ABC News
Essendon star Sam Draper details emotional toll of season-ending Achilles injury
Essendon ruck Sam Draper has detailed the emotional toll of his season-ending Achilles rupture, which he said felt very unfair given his career-best form this year. 'I've had some dark moments the last couple of weeks, but I'm OK,' Draper said on his podcast 200 Plus. 'I was devastated when it happened. I don't reckon I've cried that much in my life for the first few days." Draper went down in Essendon's two-point over West Coast in round six, collapsing on the wing before being helped from the field. Scans then confirmed the club's fears of a tendon rupture, resulting in a long stint on the sidelines given the brutal nature of the injury. The 26-year-old is now two weeks post surgery, which he said 'all went well'. 'Once the dust settled and I had the surgery, I feel a lot better now. But it's a weird one, I can't get stuck into my rehab yet, I have to let it heal, which is a weird feeling," he said. "I'll be fine once I get back into routine again. 'It's been adjusting from being so active to just being on the couch and not being able to put any weight through my foot.' That hardest part to grapple with, Draper said, was that it "just didn't feel fair" given his form and hopes for this year. "(I) worked so hard all off season to get my body right, had a good pre-season, come into the best form of my career and have such high expectations for the year," he said. 'It's my contract year too … It was just a gutting feeling, and seeing the team needing me out there, it is such a hard one to take. 'That's the thing I have been thinking about, 'what could I have done differently? Was I sore?'. But it was completely out of my control that one.' Draper is an unrestricted free agent at the end of this year, with interest from other clubs, notably Adelaide. Given his contract status, there's a possibility Draper has played his final game for Essendon. Following his injury, the Bombers fan-favourite posted to social media that he was blown away by the support but emphasised that it felt unfair. "I truly love playing footy and it's going to hurt so much not being able to do what I love but that brings me so much motivation to be back stronger and better than ever," he posted to Instagram."I'll be back snapping some goals again soon." Essendon general manager of football Daniel McPherson said it was an especially devastating blow for Draper and the club given his start to the season. 'He's worked so hard over the course of the pre-season and had started the season really strongly," McPherson said when the extent of the injury was announced by the club.'Sam's obviously an important player for us but he's also such a beloved member of this group by players, staff and fans alike. We'll support him through his rehab."
