During an appearance on ESPN's "NBA Today," NBA insider Marc J. Spears shared details of an emotional conversation between Tatum and his father following the devastating injury. According to Spears, Tatum asked his father, "Why me, dad? Why me? Why does this have to happen to me?"

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum suffered what could be a career-altering Achilles tear in Game 4 of the Celtics’ series against the New York Knicks. Tatum was understandably emotional after going out for the rest of the season and possibly part of next season.

The New York Knicks enter the Game 5 matchup of the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 3-1 lead over the Boston Celtics.

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