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.

Jayson Tatum, 27, reveals the agony of his career-threatening injury during the NBA playoffs — and how sons Deuce and Dylan ‘kept my spirits up’. The Boston Celtics star, who ruptured his Achilles tendon in the Eastern conference finals on May 12,

Oct 3, 2025; Durham, NC, USA; Jayson Tatum, NBA Boston Celtics Player helps coach alongside Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer during the Countdown to Craziness at the Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images / Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

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.

Serving in a volunteer advisory role, Tatum's duties include helping foster development and team building, and mentoring current players.