Boston's players have made a surprising prediction for the team's 2025-26 season outlook, even if Jayson Tatum doesn't return from his Achilles surgery.

Tatum had 42 points, eight rebounds, four assists, four steals and two blocks in Game 4 before his tendon gave out on him, doing everything possible on both ends of the court to prevent the Celtics from falling into an ominous 3-1 deficit.

Dwyane Wade knows what it means to battle through injuries and high expectations. So when the Miami Heat legend spoke about Jayson Tatum’s Achilles tear, his message came from experience and respect.