314 million in 5 years, Achilles tendon tear recovery quickly! The NBA s killing king is too strong, the two Eastern heroes should be careful

New season, new starting point, new expectations! The 30 teams in the league embark on a new journey, and the east and west pattern is very different from the past. On the western side, the Thunder, Rockets, Nuggets, Clippers, Lakers, Warriors, and Timberwolves all aim to compete for the championship, focusing on a group of heroes dancing together; on the eastern side, the Pacers, Celtics, and the 76ers are all injured, and the Knicks and the Cavaliers form a two-way competition for hegemony. After Tatum's Achilles tendon ruptured, the Celtics released three championship achievements, Boshen, Holiday and Horford. Unexpectedly, Tatum's recovery speed was far beyond expectations, and the Celtics' competitiveness in the new season should not be underestimated.

Tatum's five-year super maximum salary contract of US$314 million will take effect from the new season, with a starting salary of US$54.13 million. Tatum shoulders the mission of revitalizing the Celtics. This biggest contract in NBA history is recognition and praise for him. According to statistics, Tatum has never missed the playoffs since the rookie season, reached the Eastern Conference Finals five times, reached the Finals twice, and won the NBA championship once. The Celtics beat the Lakers 18-17 to become the team with the most championships in NBA history. This largest contract in NBA history also carries the Celtics' dream of reshaping the dynasty's glory, but from the moment Tatum's Achilles tendon ruptures, the Celtics failed to defend their title, retreat, dismantle the team and avoid taxes, in order to make a comeback.

This is the rich Celtics. They can build a championship-winning army at all costs. They can also give up their fantasy of breaking up the championship puzzle overnight. As the saying goes: Only by enduring loneliness can you keep prosperity, and only by enduring the cold winter can you wait until spring is blooming! Holiday went to the Trail Blazers, Porus went to the Hawks, Horford went to the Warriors, the Celtics' proud five-for-one lineup no longer exists, and the five starting points in the new season may be Brown + White + Prichard + Boucher + Cota. Both the visual impact and psychological gap are enough to be satisfied. Even Brown, the second leader of the Celtics, said bluntly in an interview: I feel a little uncomfortable. In the past, we had a very good team, and now we need to speed up the pace of building trust and cultivating chemical reactions with new teammates!

Tatum's recovery progress has attracted much attention, and the Celtics have been in full swing. Previously, Tatum's surgeon Martin O’Malley said: He has never seen anyone with his calves as strong as Tatum. Tatum can do 'heel lifting' exercises 6-8 weeks after the operation, and his injury recovery speed is far beyond expectations. After the Celtics training camp opened, Tatum appeared on the court and started a number of trainings such as running, dribbling, and shooting, which was jaw-dropping. According to the latest report from the US media, Tatum's recovery speed is really amazing, and the entire league was unexpected. It is widely circulated within the league that Tatum is expected to make a comeback in March next year. When talking about Tatum's recovery progress, Brown admitted: Tatum is full of love for basketball and trains extremely hard. It is not surprising that he has such a recovery speed. He seems to be able to catch up with the opening match.

This is the NBA's killing king, it's too strong! On the one hand, sports medicine has developed rapidly. Durant can return to the king after the Achilles tendon rupture, and Lillard also returned to the court early after the Achilles tendon rupture for shooting training. This is enough to show that the players have enough confidence in the face of such serious injuries; on the other hand, Tatum has almost never suffered major injuries in the first eight years of his career, and is young at the age of 27. Good physical fitness will accelerate his recovery from the injury. From being seriously injured by a ruptured Achilles tendon on May 13, 2025 to being expected to make a comeback in March 2026, if this medical miracle can really happen, it should happen to the NBA's killer-resistant king Tatum!

Tatum said in an interview: The team did not put any pressure on me, and I would not return until I am 100% healthy! Without Tatum, the Celtics' lineup is not as good as the top and the bottom. Considering the relatively loose competitive environment in the East, the guaranteed playoff spot can also be achieved; if Tatum can come back in the middle of the season, the Celtics' strength and confidence will inevitably increase greatly, and they can play the role of a big dark horse in the East to disrupt the situation. Whether it is the Knicks or the Cavaliers, they may not be sure to defeat the Double Tanhua 4 times in a round of series! US Yang Yi & New York hardcore fan Smith once said: I hope the Knicks can seize the opportunity of Tatum being injured and make it to the finals! But what I want to say is that Tatum may not be able to catch up with the opening game, and his comeback in the middle of the season is definitely a relatively pragmatic goal. Once Tatum returns, the Knicks and the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference must be careful and never underestimate the NBA's resistant to killing kings! Fans, what do you think about this? Let me leave me a comment and discuss it.