Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum was forced to accept some harsh new realities — both on and off the court — after rupturing his Achilles tendon. Tatum, 27, underwent surgery in May after suffering the brutal injury during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks.

Amid the anticipation of his potential comeback, Jayson Tatum made some bold comments that have fans wondering about his retirement soon.

BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is taking on a new role off the court. Duke University announced Tuesday that the six-time NBA All-Star will serve as the school’s new Chief Basketball Officer, a volunteer advisory position created to strengthen connections between current players and program alumni.

Jayson Tatum appears to be making excellent progress just four months removed from his Achilles tear.

NBA stars Paul George and Jayson Tatum, despite career differences, show remarkably similar net worths. George currently leads with $56.3M, slightly a

Duke is getting help from former Blue Devils player and Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum. The school announced Tuesday that the six-time NBA all-star would serve in a volunteer advisory role for the program as "chief basketball officer." Tatum is currently recovering from a ruptured right Achilles' tendon suffered in May during the NBA playoffs.

Comparing players is a zero-sum game. You can’t lift somebody without putting someone else down, intentionally or not. We see it all the time with the Michael Jordan-LeBron James GOAT debate.