"It's been a long, long journey. Watch the full interview below:Asked when he expects to be back on the court, Tatum was a little less open. "It was kind of like being in high school again," Tatum said. Tatum appeared on TODAY With Jenna & Friends to promote his partnership with Boston-based Vertex Pharmaceuticals. He is a paid spokesperson for the company and used Journavx, a non-opioid pain medication they manufacture, during his recovery.