Celtics' Jayson Tatum compared to Michael Jordan — but the version who wore 45
This is a fascinating comeback story for Tatum.
Celtics' Jayson Tatum compared to Michael Jordan — but the version who wore 45 originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Jayson Tatum is trying to follow a path that was sort of trod by Michael Jordan.
Not exactly -- MJ didn't tear his Achilles. He just played baseball. But the theme remains.
Tatum has rejoined the Celtics for the stretch run of the season, trying to rediscover his form after a long injury recovery. In 1994-95, Jordan came back to the Chicago Bulls after his baseball sabbatical and had to get himself up to speed in the NBA again. At least Tatum has his standard No.
0. That season, Jordan wore 45 for the Bulls. "The thing it reminds me of, in a way, is the 45 Jordan year," an Eastern Conference assistant coach told ESPN's Tim Bontemps in a new article out on Wednesday.