The Celtics star discussed his philanthropic work, Achilles rupture recovery, special relationship with St. Louis, and more, in an exclusive sitdown with SB Nation.

I’m getting better every day, but I’m not able to play yet,” Jayson Tatum told SB Nation on Tuesday. The battle to come back in the Boston Celtics‘ #0 has been nothing but a test of patience.

Jayson Tatum went down during Game 4 of the second round against the Knicks. Boston would go on to lose that series.A torn Achilles usually sidelines players for an entire year. Tatum has stated his desire to return at some point this season and has posted videos of his progress on social media.

The Boston Celtics have an update on Jaylen Brown after being listed as questionable due to left hamstring strain reconditioning. He last played against the New

Jayson Tatum was ‘sick to his stomach’ when he learned that his former high school sweetheart, Toriah Mimms, was pregnant.

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Tatum—and sources close to the NBA All-Star and his reported long-time girlfriend, Ella Mai — have never confirmed the couple is married. Despite fan interest and Internet rumors about the two, it's likely that they are happily and privately living life as a couple and co-parents to a toddler.

2014 was the last time they did that, which is also the last time the Celtics did not make the playoffs. There is a clear issue for this team when Jayson Tatum doesn’t play. In Sunday’s matchup against the Detroit Pistons, Jaylen Brown scored 41 points on efficient shooting, but it wasn’t enough to take down the injured Pistons.