“NBA soft as hell”: Jayson Tatum trolled after hospital post goes viral following injury and surgery

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 15, 2025, 17:29 IST

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Jayson Tatum's potential postseason absence due to a recent injury has sparked mixed reactions. While some fans mock his hospital bed photo, accusing him of faking, others offer support and prayers for a speedy recovery. Al Horford expressed concern for Tatum's well-being amidst the Celtics' playoff series against the Knicks, who currently lead 3-2.

“NBA soft as hell”: Jayson Tatum trolled after hospital post goes viral following injury and surgery

Jayson Tatum has been ruled out for the rest of the postseason.(Image via Jayson Tatum/Instagram)

Jayson Tatum might be out for the rest of the post season, as confirmed by the Boston Celtics, but it seems like the star player is now getting trolled. After Jayson Tatum fell to the ground and looked to be in a lot of pain at the recent Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks’ game, he had to go through surgery in less than 24 hours.

Jayson Tatum’s post from hospital bed goes viral as fans brutally mock him for “faking” his injury

Recently, the star player posted a picture of himself from the hospital bed but fans are brutally mocking him. A fan commented, “So he not playing tonight? NBA soft as hell, stars take too many days off”.

Another fan wrote, “He hate losing so much he injured himself to escape that blame lol”, while a third fan commented, “Sure he is. He gets a full year salary for playing video games.”Another user joked, “I personally performed the surgery using a butter knife and Flex Seal”, while a fifth fan noted, “He’s in good spirits because he’s getting paid 60 million a year”.

However, some fans have stood by the star player. A fan commented, “Glad to hear it went smooth. Prayers up for a full recovery, the league’s better when Tatum’s hoopin at full strength.”Another fan wrote, “Hope your recovery goes well and you come back even stronger brotha. Hate to see that injury. Keep your head up and stay prayed up!!”Boston Celtics’ Al Horford spoke about Jayson Tatum’s injury and said, "I mean, the loss is the loss. More importantly, you know, it's Jayson and that's what I'm worried about. And I'm just making sure I'm there for him. That's my priority ... It's very concerning…”With Jayson Tatum being out for the remaining matches, many fans are stressed about the Boston Celtics’ playoff chances.Currently, Jayson Tatum’s team, the Boston Celtics, are facing the New York Knicks and while they won Game 5 against the Knicks’ last night, emotions are still running high. At this point, the New York Knicks are leading with a 3-2 score.Also Read: “In my community...”: Dwyane Wade urges open health conversations after a tough battle against cancer

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