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In the world of professional sports, athletes give their 100% to come victorious. And sometimes in the process, athletes tend to over-exert themselves or get into a tug with the other team’s players. This is what leads to injuries to the players. One incident like this happened to the NFL superstar Aaron Rodgers. During his match, he got injured and tore his Achilles.

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This had led to the whole professional sports realm being in a state of disarray. Not only in the NFL world, but the effect of this has even reached the NBA world with the Boston Celtics star praying for his speedy recovery.

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Celtics Star, disheartened by this injury

Aaron Rodgers’ season-ending left Achilles tendon injury stunned the New York Jets and the rest of the NFL. After months of anticipation, it disappointed the Jets coach Robert Saleh and fans to see their star quarterback being assisted off the field. The injury brings back memories of previous Jets quarterback failures, most notably Vinny Testaverde’s Achilles tear in 1999. That injury had ended the Super Bowl ambitions for the New York Jets.

However, Former Jets quarterbacks, Testaverde and Boomer Esiason, expressed their sympathy and worry, highlighting the emotional toll such injuries take on teammates and fans. Not only NFL stars, but even the NBA star Jayson Tatum showed respect to Rodgers. After hearing about the incident, the Celtics star took to social media to show his respect for the NFL star. He put up a story on Instagram with the caption, “Hate to hear this, get well soon.”

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Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has expressed his preparation to lead the team in the 2023-24 NBA season. In an interview, Tatum gave his insight into his viewpoint on his job and the team’s championship expectations. Tatum’s quiet and reserved lead-by-example style of play sparked debate, prompting doubts about whether he could lead the club to an NBA championship or whether that burden would fall on another member of the franchise. Not only that but news is that Tatum is also rumored to be a part of the 2024 Olympics dream team.

Team USA’s Olympics Dream Team

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Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics is one of several NBA stars interested in joining Team USA at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. This team includes LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Chris Paul, Devin Booker, and Draymond Green. The desire to build a star-studded team stems from the U.S. basketball team’s failure at the recent FIBA World Cup. However, Tatum was part of the gold-medal-winning squad in Tokyo in 2021 and is among the intriguing prospective Olympic hopefuls.

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So if this Dream Team actually forms, then the USA will be an undefeatable team at the Paris Olympics in 2024. The fans and the basketball enthusiasts cannot wait to get a confirmation on this team. After the loss at the FIBA World Cup, the players will be more determined to win glory for their nation.

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Dhruv Shastry

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Dhruv Shastry, an NBA Writer at EssentiallySports, brings a wealth of hooping experience to his reporting. Despite contending with an ankle injury that curtailed his on-court endeavors, Dhruv remains at the forefront of his game, displaying an unparalleled understanding of basketball in every aspect as he draws inspiration from the legendary Kobe Bryant. Serving as a contributor to ES, Dhruv's journalistic focus extends to the lifestyle segment of basketball. His reporting involves analyzing sporting personalities, delving into their brand endorsements, tracking trades, and providing insights into their personal lives. With a breakthrough approach, he is not just a writer but a tactician in dissecting the intricate facets of the basketball world. Beyond the adrenaline of the game, Dhruv delves into writing, composing, and engineering music for global audiences.

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