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Jayson Tatum reportedly recruiting 7x All-NBA player to Boston Celtics

After tearing his Achilles tendon in the Boston Celtics’ Eastern Conference Semifinals playoff matchup against the New York Knicks, chances are Jayson Tatum will miss all of the upcoming season. Yet, that’s reportedly not stopping the Celtics’ franchise cornerstone from trying to get his team more help.

According to the Boston Globe’s Gary Washburn, Tatum has been busy trying to recruit former Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard to join the Celtics this offseason. It’s an interesting connection, considering the two previously shared the floor for Team USA, but are now bonded by the star duo’s ongoing recovery from a torn Achilles tendon.

“According to NBA sources, Tatum has been active in recruiting Lillard to Boston, and the market for the point guard is limited because his injury will prevent him from likely playing most of next season. Lillard sustained his injury on April 27, 15 days prior to Tatum’s injury.”

Boston Globe on Damian Lillard/Jayson Tatum

While Lillard likely won’t be playing during the upcoming regular season either, he’s expected to prioritize the opportunity to land with another contending team after falling short of his goals with Milwaukee.

Being that Boston has a pair of All-NBA talents in Tatum and Jaylen Brown, the Celtics would appear to be as good a fit as any other opportunity for Lillard. Plus, without an established star point guard in Boston, Lillard should have a starting role waiting for him, as soon as he can prove to be healthy again.

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