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On Thursday, the NBA world was shocked when Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum was upgraded to questionable for the team’s upcoming game against the Dallas Mavericks. Tatum has not played yet this season as he recovers from an Achilles injury suffered in last year’s playoffs, and if he plays on Friday, it will be one of the quickest recoveries the league has ever seen.

Recently, NBA legend Carmelo Anthony adopted 7pm in Brooklyn Podcast to describe how he thinks Tatum should approach his return, now that Jaylen Brown has taken over as the team’s leader this year.

“Now it’s like JT, what are you going to sacrifice? But now I’ve held down the fort for you and the entire organization. JT has to be very mature about this situation. This is no ego, no pride. We got a chance to come back and win a championship. So I have to put my pride and ego aside for the next 3 months and let JB continue to steer the ship,” Anthony said.

One person who doesn’t agree with those comments is Tatum’s trainer, Drew Hanlen.

“The irony of Carmelo Anthony trying to tell Jayson Tatum how to win…” Hanlen, formerly of the Ax, wrote on Twitter.

In fact, Tatum already has a far more accomplished postseason resume than Anthony has accomplished in his career, though he was certainly drafted under very different circumstances.

Ironically, Anthony’s arrogance was seen as a negative trait throughout his career, as his tendency to dominate the ball in halfcourt settings was often at the expense of his teammates’ shots.

Still, there will clearly be an adjustment period for the Celtics as Tatum takes the court, and it will be interesting to see how Brown’s usage is affected by the return.

The Mavericks and Celtics are scheduled to tip off on Friday at 7:00 PM ET.

When highly optimistic Zion Williamson limped off the court in Utah with another ankle injury, the familiar fear that had eclipsed his career resurfaced. Another blow that resulted in the game being lost. Another story about availability, another cause for concern for the New Orleans Pelicans. Luckily, Williamson’s personal trainer Chris Crisp quickly reassured fans that the All-Star forward’s latest injury is just a setback that doesn’t deserve much media scrutiny.

Crisp, who is pulling double duty as a PR champion as well as training the 25-year-old phenom, posted a quick cool message to fans shortly after Williamson’s passing.

“In the past, it became a two-week story,” he said. “This year, it’s just a game and then get back to work. That’s growth. Availability isn’t luck; it’s the result of deliberate preparation and the discipline to be consistent.”

As far as sitting against the Clippers?

“Precautionary decision. We’re not chasing streaks. We’re building longevity. That’s the standard. See you all soon.”

The importance of a good public relations response cannot be underestimated. Before he could counter the negative narratives with some direct answers, he had fans rooting for Williamson simply by going over social media posts. This is something that has been suggested by many people for many years.

Thankfully for fans, even after years in the dark, Williamson finally felt comfortable stepping into the spotlight to address the situation directly.

“I looked in the mirror,” Williamson told ESPN. “It was ‘Am I doing what I need to do to stay on the court?’ Even if I feel like I’m doing a lot, there’s still more I can do. My trainer Chris is always telling me about different things and recovery methods.

Even broadcaster Antonio Daniels had to appreciate the work of Williamson and Crisp while on the road.

Daniels explained, “There are a lot of people who deserve credit for…34 games. First of all, you give credit to the New Orleans Pelicans’ performance staff, but also Chris Crisp, who is Zion’s personal trainer.” “He’s doing a great job physically and mentally. You can see it playing between the four lines. (Williamson) being available, him being active, him being impactful, is a beautiful thing.”

For a player whose career has often been defined by injuries as well as highlights, missing even one game can raise anxiety levels. However, this time, those closest to Zion Williamson say the situation is under control and it is far from becoming another long saga for the Pelicans.