Celtics Star Sits Out After Unexpected Trip…
Oh, what a tangled web we weave when ankles decide to leave! Boston Celtics’ superstar, Jayson Tatum, is trading his sneakers for a seat on the bench as he rests his left ankle against the Phoenix Suns. The sneaker sprain saga began when the Kings’ Domantas Sabonis decided to transform into a human landing pad, leaving Tatum wishing for a smoother touchdown.
In a delightful twist, Tatum popped onto the New Heights podcast to chat about his ankle adventure. Clearly trying not to boast, he pulled the age card, “I’ve got the youthful bounce-back of a 27-year-old!” While Tatum has been a regular on the court this season with 66 appearances, it seems he’s temporarily joined the rest-challenged club for just the seventh time. Historically, Tatum has been a beacon of health, with his last notable stunt ankle sprain appearing a few seasons back during high-stakes playoff drama.
Despite the Celtics’ six-game winning spree, and Tatum flossing a dazzling season average of 27.1 points, the green gang is playing it safe. Tatum showed off smooth moves on the court without so much as a hobble, but Boston’s ‘playoff-first’ mantra means sunning itself against the Suns without their star. Let’s see if Boston can continue its victory parade while the Suns glow on their streak!
