BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum always wants to win, but he can't help his team capture victories from the sidelines while rehabbing a ruptured Achilles . Well, at least not directly.

Even though the six-time All-Star might not be able to play this season , he's still determined to do everything he can to impact winning. Tatum has instructed younger teammates, remained vocal on the bench, and served as a positive presence in the locker room despite his unfortunate injury.

Fellow Celtics star Jaylen Brown has been a fan of Tatum's off-court efforts, going as far as calling him an unofficial addition to Boston's coaching staff.

“He’s been super active and around,” Brown said after a Saturday morning practice. “It’s been dope to see. He's been engaged, been on the major

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