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Former Duke star Jayson Tatum set for return from Achilles injury

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298 days ago, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles tendon while playing against the New York Knicks.

Tonight, the NBA Champion and former Duke Blue Devil is set to make his return, less than 11 months after initially sustaining the injury.

On Friday, March 6, the Celtics' final injury report ahead of their matchup against the Dallas Mavericks (yes, the team with nearly a half dozen former Blue Devils) listed Tatum as "available," upgrading the star forward from questionable.

Jayson Tatum available for Celtic vs. Mavs

No, Tatum's return isn't the quickest recovery from an Achilles tear in NBA history.