The 27-year-old Tatum tore his right Achilles tendon on Monday night against the New York Knicks when he lunged toward a loose ball and his leg gave out. He buried his face in a towel in obvious pain while grabbing at his leg above the ankle after the non-contact injury.

The Celtics said the 6-time All-Star underwent successful surgery to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon on Tuesday. No timetable is available for his return, but he is expected to make a full recovery.

The Celtics announced Tuesday that Jayson Tatum suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon in his right foot on Monday against the Knicks.

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum ruptured his right Achilles tendon in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks. Read on to learn more about the history of NBA players suffering an Achilles injury and their performance upon returning to the court.