Jayson Tatum took to Instagram on Wednesday after thanking everyone for the love and support after undergoing a successful Achilles surgery. Team officials say Tatum ruptured his right Achilles tendon on Monday night in Game 4 of the Celtics, Knicks matchup.

Metropolitan support for injured Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum continues to pour in as the New York Knicks' conference semifinal playoff series with the defe

Jayson Tatum took to Instagram on Wednesday to share his first words since he ruptured his Achilles tendon. “Thankful for all the love and support,” the Boston Celtics star captioned the photo of him in a hospital bed giving a thumbs up with his right leg heavily casted.

Jayson Tatum is back. The Boston Celtics star made his first social media appearance since suffering a devastating Achilles tear on Monday night versus the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

Despite acknowledging that the Celtics have zero chance of winning the series, Charles Barkley wants them to take the Knicks to 6 games.

Teams leading 3-1 in the NBA playoffs have won 95.6% of the time, with only 13 teams in 293 tries coming back to win three straight games.

The post received more than 250,000 likes in 20 minutes, with former Patriots star Tom Brady and Suns star Kevin Durant among the many supporters.

"I feel for him," Brunson said. "It's an unfortunate situation for a player like him. The league needs Jayson Tatum. What he's been able to do in his career has been remarkable. He still has a lot to do in his career, meaning he has a lot of time to make an impact and make a name for his legacy. What he's done is special."