Kassel: Tatum will only become stronger when he returns. This period just makes him settle down.

May 25th, Celtic assistant coach Kassel was interviewed by a reporter.

Speaking of Tatum, Kassel said: "When he returns, he will only become stronger. This period of time allows him to observe the game and polish all the skills that need to be improved. I have begun to look forward to a future that will fight side by side with him. This season he was selected for the league's best team. After his comeback, I bet he can still win a team. He has this strength."

This season, Tatum led the Celtics to 61 wins and 21 losses, averaged 26.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, 6 assists and 1.1 steals per game, shooting percentage of 45.2%, three-point shooting percentage of 34.3%, and free throw percentage of 81.4%.

G4 in the second round of the playoffs, Tatum's Achilles tendon ruptured and was reimbursed for the season. In the end, the Celtics lost 2-4 to the Knicks in the series and were eliminated.