Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum underwent surgery on his ruptured right Achilles tendon on Tuesday, May 13. Tatum's surgery was a success, and he is expected to make a full recovery, a Celtics statement said.

Jayson Tatum underwent successful surgery to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon, the Celtics announced on Tuesday.

Tatum had already been climbing the depth chart of all-time great Celtics.