This offseason, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has been putting in the work. Recently spotted in the gym, Tatum was seen engaging in strength training exercises following the Celtics’ disappointing season

As part of his regimen, Tatum accomplished an impressive 495-pound deadlift. The Celtics, led by Jayson Tatum, endured a challenging season in 2022-23. After falling behind 3-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat, Boston managed to win three consecutive games, including two in Miami, to tie the series and force a Game 7 at home.

However, their hopes were dashed when Miami dominated Game 7 en route to the NBA Finals. It’s worth noting that Tatum sustained an ankle injury during the opening play of the game, rendering him ineffective for the rest of the match. Still, the final outcome was hard to swallow for Celtics supporters.

This season, Boston will seek redemption with a renewed sense of determination. The team recently signed guard Jaylen Brown to the highest contract in NBA history, and they also traded Marcus Smart for star big man Kristaps Porzingis, who is currently recovering but should be ready for the season.

While Tatum and Brown may not always be a perfect fit, they arguably possess the most raw potential of any NBA duo. Tatum’s finishing at the rim has been one of his few flaws over the years, but his offseason muscle conditioning could pay off this season, especially when the playoffs arrive.