""From everything I've heard across the board, he's been relentless and a maniac," Simmons said. "[He's] passed every checkpoint and has done everything possible to come back as soon as possible at 100 percent. Not 94 percent. They're understandably being careful, but at some point, it's like if he's ready to play, let's play him. What are we waiting for? "I feel more confident than ever with the way that this team is responding that he'll be back.""
"Tatum has been documenting his rehab and recovery through frequent social media updates. His latest videos from December showcase him on the court moving freely and rather quickly with the ball in his hands. All signs seem to show Tatum is well ahead of schedule in his Achilles tendon rehab, and Simmons's comments further the idea that he could play this season."
Jayson Tatum appears to be progressing rapidly through Achilles rehabilitation and has passed multiple checkpoints while aiming to return at full strength. He has posted frequent social media updates showing court work and fluid movement with the ball in his hands. The Celtics have performed well through 25 games without him, ranking near the top in offensive and overall net rating. Jaylen Brown has emerged as the primary scorer and the team has beaten several strong opponents. The combination of Tatum's recovery progress and Boston's depth creates a plausible path for a return this season.
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