Celtics star Jayson Tatum revealed that things are starting to get easier for him following his unfortunate Achilles rupture.

The Celtics have not commented on a timetable for Tatum’s recovery but Tatum’s father indicated to Marc Spears of ESPN that the Celtics All-Star expects to return in 8-9 months. Players who have returned from an Achilles tear in the NBA in the past year have need anywhere from 8-18 months for their recovery before returning to the floor.

In his quest to silence critics in the best way he knows how, Tatum is channeling all his resilience into his recovery.