New Jayson Tatum update gives Celtics huge reality check

According to The Boston Globe, Jayson Tatum is "several steps" away from a return to the Boston Celtics.

Boston Celtics v Washington Wizards | Kenny Giarla/GettyImagesThe Boston Celtics have been without Jayson Tatum for the first 25 games of their season, as the star forward recovers from the torn Achilles tendon he suffered during last spring’s playoffs. When something so catastrophic happens, there are endless questions; “Is he okay? Will he fully recover? When is he going to be back?”

That last one keeps getting asked more and more as the days go on. Tatum keeps rehabbing, sharing videos of his progress, and pushing the limits of modern medicine.

Every time there’s a new update, fans get…