Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum sent a heartfelt message to NBA fans after undergoing successful surgery on his ruptured Achilles tendon that ended his season.

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum suffered a torn right Achilles tendon during Monday night's playoff loss to the Knicks, the team announced Tuesday. Tatum has already reportedly undergone surgery, and though an exact timetable for his return is not immediately clear, he is expected to miss a significant portion, if not all, of next season.