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Tatum Credits Thompson's Advice on Returning From Achilles

Celtics forward Jayson Tatum credits former rival Klay Thompson with advice to "give himself more grace" while recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon.

Tatum explained that Thompson, who also returned from the same injury, told him few understand the physical and mental ups and downs he is facing. The superstar says he is grateful just to be back on the court contributing after a difficult recovery.

Following the conversation, Tatum has scored 25+ points in three straight games and recorded a historic triple-double, looking like his elite self once again.