Jayson Tatum is literally counting down the days until he can return to the court after his Achilles injury during the NBA playoffs.

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) talks with teammate guard Derrick White (9) after being called for a technical foul during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals against the Indiana Pacers, Monday, May 27, 2024, in Indianapolis. AP Photo/Michael Conroy

When Jayson Tatum ruptured his right Achilles tendon in the Celtics’ conference semifinals loss the the New York Knicks, everything about Boston’s immediate future changed.