The Boston Celtics have won 18 NBA championships, the most in league history. However, they aren’t just a franchise with a rich back tapestry. They’ve been one of the better teams in the NBA for the past several years, all but smoothly transitioning from one era of dominance to another.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, at least for them, Boston’s era of peace and prosperity may now be at an end. Due to truly unforeseen circumstances, they enter the 2025-26 season in a precarious position that’s quite unfamiliar to them. Now, faced with several burning questions, it’s anyone’s guess what the future holds.<\/p>\n
Of course, the elephant in the room is the Achilles injury<\/a> that Jayson Tatum<\/a> sustained in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs.<\/p>\n A six-time All-Star and the face of the Celtics franchise, Tatum’s health is directly tied to the team’s success. In fact, Boston is 392-193 with Tatum since he entered the league in 2017-18; a .670 win percentage. Conversely, they’re 29-22 without Tatum since he entered the league; a .568 win percentage. Essentially, they’re a playoff team without the 27-year-old but a certified title-contender with him.<\/p>\n Given the typical recovery time for an Achilles tear, it’s possible that Tatum won’t play at all next season. However, if Boston is good enough and he looks healthy enough, he could come back by or for the playoffs. That being said, even if he does suit up, history has shown that most players will experience a dramatic decline after rupturing their Achilles.<\/p>\n Estat\u00edsticas de alguns jogadores famosos que romperam o Tend\u00e3o de Aquiles em algum momento na carreira<\/p>\n Comparativo de partidas jogadas e pontos por jogo antes e depois da les\u00e3o pic.twitter.com\/7ru6MdMJry<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA do Povo \ud83c\udfc0\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddf7 (@NBAdoPovo) June 25, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n