Jayson Tatum just delivered an elite performance against the Philadelphia 76ers in preseason, looking so good you’d barely know he’s not far removed from an Achilles tendon injury. This eye-popping play has “How Bout Them Celtics!” podcast cohost Jack Simone and friend Nik Land predicting nothing short of a “wild season” for the Boston Celtics’ star forward.
Tatum’s Explosive Return
Simone and Land were clearly impressed by what they saw from the St. Louis native during the preseason. While Tatum wisely sat out the opener and didn’t play against the Cleveland Cavaliers, his dominant showing against the Sixers paints a clear picture of his readiness. It was the kind of play that immediately gets everyone talking, especially for a guy coming back from injury.
Wild Season Ahead?
The big question mark hovering over Tatum’s 2026-27 campaign was always going to be that Achilles tendon injury. But if his “elite” form against Philly is any indication, that concern might be dissolving faster than anyone expected. The Duke alum looks completely unleashed, and the buzz from Simone and Land suggests this version of Tatum is exactly what Boston fans should expect heading into the regular season.
Celtics fans, you gotta be hyped for what’s coming. This early peek at Tatum’s game suggests he’s ready to light it up. Want to hear more of what Simone and Land had to say about Tatum’s play? They broke it all down on their podcast.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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