The Boston Celtics entered the 2024-25 NBA season with sky-high expectations, ready to push their limits in an attempt to win consecutive titles. Nevertheless, while the campaign appeared to have potential at first, the odds turned against the team. Their playoff run ended in the second round with a loss to the New York Knicks. And to make matters worse, power forward Jayson Tatum suffered a devastating Achilles rupture with lingering consequences.
Tatum's tendon rupture in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals not only decided the C’s fate in the series but also created numerous concerns over the team’s future.