Breaking News! Hello, Lillard! Another Medical Miracle is About to Emerge in the NBA.

NBA medical technology is indeed becoming more advanced~

On May 13 last year, Tatum suffered a rupture of his right Achilles tendon, and then on March 7 this year, he made a triumphant return, with a recovery time of less than a year.

This guy played 16 games in the regular season this season, all as a starter, averaging 32.6 minutes per game, scoring 21.8 points, 10 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.4 steals, with three shooting percentages of 41.4%, 32.9%, and 82.3%; in the playoffs so far, he has played 2 games, averaging 35.5 minutes per game, scoring 22 points, 12.5 rebounds, 8 assists, and 1.5 steals, with three shooting percentages of 47.2%, 20%, and 87.5%, with the Celtics tied 1-1 with Philadelphia.

Apart from not fully regaining his shooting touch, Tatum has basically recovered in all other aspects.

However, considering that Tatum is 28 years old and in his prime, his fast recovery speed is understandable; then for Lillard, who is 35 years old and also suffered a left Achilles tendon tear during last year's playoffs, it is said that he may return during this year's playoffs, which is quite astonishing......

During his recovery period this season, Lillard incidentally won his third NBA career All-Star Three-Point Contest championship, and incidentally helping the Trail Blazers win a championship would also be quite reasonable, right? (tongue-in-cheek).

Recently, Bill Oram, a reporter from The Oregonian, stated:The Trail Blazers have not completely ruled out the possibility of Lillard returning in this year's playoffs; the longer the team's playoff campaign lasts, the greater the possibility.

Currently, the Trail Blazers are tied 1-1 with the Spurs, with the next two games being home games.

During the offseason last summer, Lillard reached a buyout agreement with the Bucks and then returned to Portland with a three-year, $42 million contract. However, considering his age and injury history, etc., the Trail Blazers do not expect him to make substantial contributions on the court; this signing is more about sentimental factors.

Moreover, the current Trail Blazers have a wealth of talent in the backcourt positions, with two All-Stars, Avdija and Holiday, as well as two talented young players, Henderson and Sharpe.

Therefore, the Trail Blazers do not need Lillard to rush his return; he can continue to serve as a locker room leader.