Boston Celtics

Fans react to Jayson Tatum’s return to basketball

Published

March 7, 2026

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum returned to basketball after a 10-month recovery from a torn right Achilles tendon suffered in last season’s playoffs. He played against the Dallas Mavericks, started, and dropped a statline of 15 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists.

The Celtics won the game 120-100, but the talking point wasn’t the win, it was Tatum’s return. Fans flocked to social media to give their support to the Celtics star.

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— NicePosterThere (@NicePosterThere) March 7, 2026

DOUBLE DOUBLE still a decent for JT 0

Welcome back JT 0 pic.twitter.com/ElfaeKgb9T

— globe (@shitcoin1992) March 7, 2026

An unbelievable story of positive attitude, commitment, belief, and courage. Overcoming tragedy can be a mountain to climb. I’m a Pacers fan and watched the Celtics game. Awesome.

— B Stri (@b_stri) March 7, 2026

298 days,welcome back 🔥🔥Jayson TATUM🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/UELh1bWx3m

— SEMWENSEYO👀 (@SEMWENSEYO) March 7, 2026

Welcome back, JT! 🔥🔥

From Achilles tear to dropping a casual near-triple-double in his first game back? That’s not just a comeback, that’s a straight-up robbery of Father Time.

15-12-7 after 298 days out… the Celtics’ heart is beating again. Legend shit. ☘️💪🏾

We missed you,… pic.twitter.com/Ebasu8xGE4

— Peludito (@pe1udito) March 7, 2026

It’s safe to say fans were ecstatic to see Tatum back in action. It’s a true testament to his hard work and dedication to the game of basketball.

Welcome back, JT.

About the Author Published Mar 7, 2026

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1