Tatum s injury is updated, but unfortunately you are not James!

In the fierce competition in the NBA playoffs, the Celtics lost to the Knicks 113-121 away, falling behind 1-3 in a difficult situation. In the fourth quarter of the game, Celtics forward Jason Tatum suddenly fell to the ground without any confrontation. After shaking violently with his right calf, he covered his ankles in pain. He was finally helped to leave the field and returned to the locker room in a wheelchair. Medical experts pointed out through slow motion analysis that abnormal vibration of his right calf muscle was suspected to have a tear of the Achilles tendon, which is also an unofficial injury update. If the diagnosis is finally confirmed, the 27-year-old super forward may face a year-long recovery period, and his career prospects are cast on shadow. As a backbone of the team, his absence made the Celtics' playoff hopes even more slim. In this year's NBA arena, injuries seem to have become an lingering shadow. In addition to Tatum, Lillard, Curry, Mitchell and other stars have also fallen one after another, which makes fans both helpless and distressed. In recent years, the league has advocated offensive play, the pace of the game has accelerated significantly, and the number of offensive rounds has increased accordingly, and the physical energy consumption of players has reached a new level. Compared to the past styles that emphasized positional warfare, this high-intensity confrontation has made injuries more frequent. After the game, Lakers forward LeBron James quickly posted on social media: "Big Deuce", expressing his prayers and support for Tatum's son in the nickname. This short tweet not only warms people's hearts, but also makes people feel the friendship between top players. However, Tatum's fall was not only a turning point in a game, but also triggered a comparison of his tenacity with James.

Tatum's accidental injury is a microcosm of this high-intensity trend under the NBA's praise. In sharp contrast, Lakers star James is the Lakers star. When it comes to James, fans' thoughts will naturally go back to the fragments of his long career that persist in fighting with pain. Based on confirmed past records, James's brilliant resume recalls his past performance while still standing at similar intensity. Even if James "twists his feet with 90 degrees", he can still tie his shoelaces tightly to continue fighting. It has to be said that James' talent and self-discipline are difficult to replicate. His 20-year career is based on scientific body management and team support. Although Tatum is young and promising, and has outstanding skills, the gap between him and James is obvious in terms of physical tolerance and psychological stress resistance. This contrast inevitably makes people sigh: Tatum, it’s a pity that you are not James!

In the face of injuries, individual players are only part of the story. There is no doubt that although the NBA's policy of encouraging offense makes the game more enjoyable, it also invisibly increases the risks of players. Tatum's injury has allowed people to see the fragility of a young star and also allows people to re-examine the iron man image that James has long shown. It is certainly admirable that James has been able to stay fully attending the playoffs over the past eight years, but that doesn't mean Tatum lacks effort or talent. As a young man, he may just need time to adapt to this rhythm, and even more protection to avoid similar situations.