Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum spoke for the first time since his Achilles injury in Game 4 against the New York Knicks in the NBA Playoffs.

Boston Celtics' top player Jayson Tatum just posted an update from the hospital. Tatum, who ruptured his right Achilles tendon during Game 4 of the Celtics-New York Knicks series, had a successful surgery to repair that part of his lower leg.

It is the worst-case scenario for Boston, and what was feared from the moment Jayson Tatum collapsed to the floor, grabbing his ankle late in the Game 4 loss to the Knicks. Tatum has a ruptured Achilles tendon and underwent surgery to repair it on Tuesday,

The Celtics announced Tuesday that Jayson Tatum suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon in his right foot on Monday against the Knicks.

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.

Tatum is expected to make a full recovery and no timetable was given for his return, but players who have suffered similar injuries are typically sidelined for nearly a season.

Jayson Tatum took to Instagram on Wednesday to thank fans after undergoing surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon.

An NBA insider shared details of the tearful call Jayson Tatum made to his father after his devastating injury.