Stephen Curry has 4-word pick-me-up for Jayson Tatum’s surgery recovery post

It was a nightmare way to end the season for Jayston Tatum when the Boston Celtics star ruptured his Achilles tendon. After a successful surgery, Tatum gave an update post to his fans, and Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry replied right away.

While the defending champion Celtics still have a game tonight in Boston as they trail the New York Knicks 3-1 in the second round, they’ll have to try and mount a historic comeback without their best player. Tatum went down without contact after going for a loose ball late in the fourth quarter of Game 4 and immediately grabbed his right foot area writhing in tremendous pain.

Jayson Tatum — Tatum was in a lot of pain after rupturing his Achilles. | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

The 27-year-old All-Star had successful surgery to repair the tendon, which could keep him out next season as well. He shared a picture from his hospital bed on Wednesday and said, “Thankful for all the love and support 🙏🏽” along with this picture.

Of those messages of support was a four-word one from Curry that was front and center: “Get right big fella! 🙌🏽”

While Curry took Tatum and the Celtics down in the 2022 NBA Finals, they were teammates instead of rivals over the summer in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris where they won a gold medal together.

Steph Curry and Jayson Tatu — Curry and Tatum were teammates on Team USA this past summer. | John David Mercer-Imagn Images

Curry is also battling his own injury — although less several obviously — with a hamstring strain that’s keeping him out as well for tonight’s Game 5 at the Minnesota Timberwolves.

It’s sad not to see both superstars on the court, but Tatum definitely has a long road ahead of him and words of encouragement from guys like Steph is no doubt are helping a little. Heal up, champ.

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