Tatum: It s a bit ironic now. It s the period when I m the strongest. & will be more explosive after returning.

Basketball     5:17pm, 26 September 2025

Celtics star Tatum was interviewed by Sports Illustrated reporter Chris Mannix and talked about his physical condition.

"Ironically said, but now is the best and most powerful period of my career," Tatum said. "I have never had such a complete rest period to be able to focus on becoming strong and conditioning. I expect that I will be stronger and more explosive after my comeback than before my injury."

Previously, Tatum said when he participated in the show that he did not rule out the possibility of a comeback this season.