Jayson Tatum, a star player for the Boston Celtics has made a significant impact in just six seasons in the NBA. The more experience he has, the more he seems to improve. His performance over the seasons had had the Celtics award him a good contract.
The Celtics advanced to the NBA Finals in 2022 with Tatum in the lead and came close to repeating the feat next year. He has become an icon for aspiring basketball players all around the world because of his great skill and talent. During a Nike EYBL camp, Tatum stressed the importance of setting a good example and expressed his skepticism about “load management.”
Jayson Tatum’s inspiring message to NBA Youth
Jayson Tatum, a forward for the Boston Celtics, is already considered a great asset for the team, despite his young age. While addressing a group of young basketball players at an Elite Youth camp, Tatum made his position clear on continuing load management discussion. He declared his clear commitment to never missing a game, stressing the significance of giving back to the fans and appreciating every chance to play,
“I don’t decide … we playing the Hornets tonight, Ima chill. Somebody paid their money to come watch me play. I only get to go to Charlotte two times a year. Someone paid their money to come watch me play. Like not trying to be arrogant or anything but there’s a bunch of kids with my shoes and jersey on.”
As real as it gets. đ @jaytatum0 @jumpman23 pic.twitter.com/Q7o3CxaH9j
— EliteYouthBasketball (@NikeEYB) July 25, 2023
Tatum has shown dedication to his club and the NBA by playing in at least 60 games per season throughout his six years there. During the Celtics’ journey to the Conference Finals last season, he was at his best averaging 30.1 pts, 8.8 rebs, and 4.6 asts.
Jayson Tatum reveals playing Hornets in an empty stadium
During a candid moment at an Elite Youth basketball camp, Jayson Tatum playfully took a dig at the Charlotte Hornets, stating, “And just because we’re playing Charlotte on NBA League Pass on Monday and ain’t nobody watching, (I don’t say) alright I’m chilling tonight. That’s not what the great players/the best players do. So competing in the middle, I love it. That’s basketball.”
While his comment was likely not meant to ignite a fight, it highlighted the Hornets’ recent struggles, with only a 41.9% win rate over the past four seasons. The team’s ownership change, after the Michael Jordan sale, likely led to further bad performances.
Tatum’s remark might provide the Hornets with added motivation to prove him wrong when they face off in the upcoming season.
