<p>For years, the <strong>NBA</strong> was dominated by <strong>LeBron James</strong> and <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a></strong>. But a new generation of stars is now looking to take over, and Boston Celtics superstar <strong>Jayson Tatum</strong> is one of them.</p>



<p>The <strong>26-year-old</strong> finally got over the hump with memorable performances in the 2023-24 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> season, helping the franchise win a historic 18th championship to claim the <strong>first ring in his career</strong>.</p>



<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jayson-tatum">Tatum</a> now joins special territory of stars who know what is like to reach the promised land, and while matching the number of titles won by LeBron or Curry might be a challenging task, the truth is <strong>both James and Steph also had to wait to win their first championships.</strong></p>



<h2>LeBron James’ NBA championships at Jayson Tatum’s age</h2>



<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a> may have three more titles than Tatum, but <strong>it took <em>The King</em> longer</strong> to win his first ring. LeBron <strong>didn’t win an NBA championship until 27</strong>, so he <strong>was still ringless at Tatum’s age.</strong></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/06/28072243/Jayson-Tatum-and-LeBron-James-1024x576-1024x576.webp" alt="Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics dribbles around LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a 122-118 Celtics overtime win at Crypto.com Arena on December 13, 2022 in Los Angeles, California." class="wp-image-133901" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics dribbles around LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a 122-118 Celtics overtime win at Crypto.com Arena on December 13, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.</figcaption></figure>



<p><strong>After failing to succeed with the Cleveland Cavaliers</strong>, James took his talents to South Florida in 2010 to build a big three next to Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh <strong>at the Miami Heat.</strong></p>


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<p>LeBron almost won his first ring in his first year in South Beach at 26, <strong>but lost to Dirk Nowitzki’s Dallas Mavericks in the 2011 NBA Finals</strong>. <strong>Only a year later</strong>, the Heat <strong>redeemed themselves</strong> by beating the Oklahoma City Thunder in five games. James won another ring in Miami the following year, before leading the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers to success.</p>



<ul><li>2012 (Miami Heat) – 27 years old</li><li>2013 (Miami Heat) – 28 years old</li><li>2016 (Cleveland Cavaliers) – 31 years old</li><li>2020 (Los Angeles Lakers) – 35 years old</li></ul>



<h2>Stephen Curry’s NBA championships at Jayson Tatum’s age</h2>



<p>Stephen Curry may also boast three more NBA championships than Tatum, but he <strong>only had one title at the Celtics star’s age</strong>. Just like Jayson, Steph won his first title <strong>at 26 years old.</strong> Eventually, Curry would continue to find success with the Golden State Warriors, becoming the face of one of the greatest dynasties in NBA history.</p>



<ul><li>2015 – 26 years old</li><li>2017 – 28 years old</li><li>2018 – 29 years old</li><li>2022 – 33 years old</li></ul>


How many NBA championships had LeBron James, Stephen Curry won at Jayson Tatum's age?

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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boston Celtics</a> </strong>have made it to the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA </a>Finals </strong>twice in the past three years, and they’ve reached the <strong>Eastern Conference Finals </strong>six out of the eight past seasons.</p>



<p>Still, they h<strong>ave zero championships </strong>to show for that. <strong>Jaylen Brown and<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jayson-tatum" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Jayson Tatum </a></strong>have faced plenty of criticism for that, as they haven’t been as dominant late in the playoffs as they’ve always been during the regular season.</p>



<p>There have also been rumors and speculation about their relationship and whether the team should look to break them up or not. With that in mind, coach <strong>Joe Mazzulla</strong> made sure to set the record straight and call out the media over <strong>those unfair narratives.</strong></p>



<h2>Joe Mazzulla Calls Out The Media Over Celtics Star Duo</h2>



<p><strong><em>“The whole thing about that really pisses me off and I think it’s unfair to both of them,”</em></strong> Mazzulla said. <em>“I think it’s stupid that people have to use those two guys’ names so they can remain relevant. It’s very unfair those two get compared. They’re two completely different people, completely different players, completely different teammates, <strong>they love each other, and they go about winning, and they go about their process in a different way.”</strong></em></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="572" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/28114438/Jayson-Tatum-and-Jaylen-Brown-1024x572-1024x572.webp" alt="Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown" class="wp-image-15178" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Mazzulla Says They’re Not Judged Like Other Duos</h2>



<p><em>“<strong>You see other duos around the league don’t have to go through that. </strong>It’s because of the platform that they have, it’s because they’ve been so successful their entire careers, they’ve been able to longstanding success at a high, high level. So people need them in order to stay relevant,”</em> Mazzulla continued.</p>


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<p>That’s fair. However, that’s the kind of scrutiny that comes with<strong> playing for a franchise like the Boston Celtics.</strong> And while the criticism has often been unfair and uncalled for, the only thing to make it stop is by winning at the highest level, and that’s something they objectively haven’t done yet.</p>


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Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla blasts the media over Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown

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Joe Mazzulla blasts the media over Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown

<p>The GOAT debate is often reduced to <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan">Michael Jordan</a></strong>, but there have been other legends who inspired generations. <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jayson-tatum">Jayson Tatum</a></strong>, for instance, revealed he always looked up to <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kobe-bryant">Kobe Bryant</a></strong>.</p>



<p>“<em><strong>For me, it’s an inspirational thing. The way he inspired people, the way he inspired somebody else 2000 miles away</strong></em>,” Tatum told <em>TNT. “Just watching him on TV, watching his interviews, watching how hard he worked, the ups and downs of his career… me seeing myself in him.”</em></p>



<p>Bryant certainly cemented a legacy during his time with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a>, inspiring players and fans throughout the entire country. In fact, he’s one of the few icons who every now and then is put into the GOAT conversation.</p>



<p>A five-time NBA champion, 18-time All-Star, and 15-time All-NBA player, Bryant has definitely earned a place among the greatest. LeBron and MJ may be considered in another tier, but that doesn’t matter. For Tatum and many others, Kobe <strong>will always be the legend they look up to.</strong></p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/10/28091701/Jayson-Tatum-3-1024x576-1024x576.webp" alt="Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics" class="wp-image-81689" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>Jayson Tatum looks on during a Boston Celtics game.</figcaption></figure>



<h2>LeBron James heaps praise on Tatum</h2>



<p>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics">Boston Celtics</a> star may have work to do to reach Bryant’s status but he’s already made a name for himself in the league. In fact, even LeBron is an admirer of Tatum’s game.</p>


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<p>“<em><strong>He’s 25 years old and I believe he’s been to the conference finals four times, been to the NBA Finals once. He’s 25,</strong>”</em> James said last week on his <em>Mind the Game</em> podcast. <em><strong>“I didn’t win my first one ’til I was 28. I think Joker (Nikola Jokic) won his first one at 27. I think MJ (Michael Jordan) was 28 as well</strong>.</em>“</p>



<p>Tatum’s talent is unquestionable, though he still lacks a championship on his résumé to reflect his real potential. He’s once again carrying the Celtics aspirations this season, and James is among those rooting for Tatum to finally go the distance.</p>



<p><em>“<strong>We have a lot of expectations on JT, but he’s experienced a lot of winning in his career so far and obviously everyone wants to see him get over the hump</strong>, but four conference finals and a finals appearance before the age of 26, <strong>that’s elite</strong></em>,” James added.</p>


Neither LeBron James nor Michael Jordan: Jayson Tatums names his GOAT

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Neither LeBron James nor Michael Jordan: Jayson Tatum names his idol

<p>It’s been a little over four years since the world lost <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kobe-bryant" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kobe Bryant.</a></strong> The <strong>Los Angele<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">s Lakers</a> legend</strong> left us way too soon, but <strong>his impact can still be felt around the </strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>NBA</strong> </a>everywhere you look.</p>



<p><strong>Devin Booker and Luka Doncic </strong>paid him the ultimate tribute by scoring 62 and 73 points, respectively, on the fourth anniversary of his death. Nonetheless, they’re  not the only new-school stars with strong ties to the legendary shooting guard.</p>



<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boston Celtics</a> star Jayson Tatum </strong>grew up being a diehard Kobe fan and even got an opportunity to train with him when he was walking his first steps in the league. That’s why his passing was such a pivotal moment in his career.</p>



<h2>Jayson Tatum Talks About His Only Regret With Kobe Bryant</h2>



<p>Nonetheless, even though they grew to be close at the time, Tatum still <strong>has one big regret about his relationship with the<em> Black Mamba</em></strong>: Not reaching out to him as often as he could:</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/10/28094131/Jayson-Tatum-1-1024x576-1024x576.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-74189" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics</figcaption></figure>



<p><strong><em>“It is bittersweet. I can’t believe that he’s not here anymore. And the thing that I regret is I wish I would’ve called him more. I wish I would’ve texted him more,” </em></strong>The young forward told Andscape. <em>“I just always thought he was so busy. I never wanted to bother him. We knew each other. <strong>He told me to text him, call him anytime. But I was almost scared</strong>. And obviously, after what happened, I wish I would’ve reached out more. I had so many questions I wanted to know the answers to. I should have called him more and it taught me a lesson.”</em></p>


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<p>Kobe’s shocking passing took us all by surprise, and most of us still cannot fathom the fact that he’s not there anymore. But just like he said:<strong> The biggest mistake we make in life is thinking we have time.</strong></p>


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Jayson Tatum gets real on Kobe Bryant's passing

Jayson Tatum makes heartbreaking admission about Kobe Bryant's death

<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jayson-tatum">Jayson Tatum</a></strong> was very close to an <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA </a></strong>Championship last season (2022-2023), but things did not go the way he and the Celtics expected. But life goes on and in the current 2023-2024 season Jayson is breaking records to put himself on par with big franchise names like Larry Bird.</p>



<p>In his first three seasons with the Celtics, Tatum has averaged 17.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.23 assists per game. He has been named to the All-NBA Third Team once and has been selected to the All-Star Game four times. Tatum has also led the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics"><strong>Celtics </strong></a>to the playoffs in each of his six seasons.</p>



<p>Tatum is already a different man, in the three most recent seasons (2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023), he has been averaging 27.8 points, 4.43 assists per game and 8.06 rebounds per game.</p>



<h2>Tatum’s record that puts him behind Larry Bird</h2>



<p>According to NBA History (@nbahistory), Jayson Tatum recently passed Tom Heinsohn as <strong>the second Celtics player in franchise history with the most games with 40+ points and 10+ rebounds. </strong>Tatum has a total of 8 games with that combination and now he is behind Larry Bird who has 29 games.</p>



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<p>In the 2022-23 season, Tatum averaged 30.1 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game. He was named to the NBA All-Star Game MVP and was selected to the All-Star Game for the fourth time. Tatum also led the Celtics to the Eastern Conference Finals, where they lost to the Miami Heat in seven games.</p>



<p>Bird’s impact on the Celtics was immeasurable. He helped to revive the franchise and led them to three NBA championships. He was also a great role model for young players, and he helped to make the Celtics one of the most popular teams in the NBA.</p>



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<p>Bird retired from the NBA in 1992 due to back injuries. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1998. Bird is one of the most popular and beloved players in NBA history. He was a great player and a great ambassador for the game. He will always be remembered as one of the greatest Celtics of all time.</p>



<h2>Does Larry Bird have a son playing in the NBA?</h2>



<p>No, Larry Bird does not have a son playing in the NBA. He has three children: Mariah Bird, Connor Bird, and Corrie Bird. Mariah and Connor are both adopted, and Corrie is the only biological child. Connor Bird is not currently playing in the NBA.</p>



<h2>Will Jayson Tatum ever win an NBA title with the Celtics?</h2>



<p>While it is impossible to predict the future with certainty, there are several factors that suggest that Jayson Tatum has a strong chance of winning an NBA title with the Celtics. Tatum is a generational talent who is already one of the best players in the NBA. He is a skilled scorer, rebounder, and passer, and he has the potential to be one of the greatest players of all time.</p>


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<p>The <strong>Bo<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ston Celtics</a> </strong>lost a crucial piece when they traded <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/marcus-smart" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Marcus Smart</a></strong> to get <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kristaps-porzingis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kristaps Porzingis.</a></strong> Besides the obvious impact, it could have <strong>a bit of a ripple effect on the team.</strong></p>



<p>The latest reports state that <strong>Malcolm Brogdon</strong> isn’t exactly happy to see that his name popped out in trade rumors, and he hasn’t let go of that. On top of that, there’s a glaring need for depth at the point guard position.</p>



<p>That’s why, according to<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> insider Ramona Shelbourne, Joe Mazzulla’s</strong> coaching staff has decided to roll with Jayson Tatum at the point guard a lot more next season.</p>



<h2>Celtics To Use Jayson Tatum At Point Guard</h2>



<p><strong><em>“Jayson Tatum is going to spend a lot of time at point guard,” </em></strong>Shelbourne reported. <em>“When he was out here in Los Angeles, that was one of the things that he worked on. <strong>That’s frankly what he did quite a bit in the playoffs is initiate the offense. I think he plays even more of that role going forward this season.”</strong></em></p>



<p>Tatum is <strong>a better passer and playmaker </strong>than people give him credit for, but that’s not exactly his biggest strength, and using him a lot in that spot could be a disservice to his game.</p>


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<p>Perhaps the Celtics would  be better off trying to acquire more playmakers in the trade market and let their best player do what he does best,<strong> which is getting buckets in bunches.</strong></p>


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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boston Celtics </a></strong>have made it loud and clear that they <strong>fully trust Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown </strong>to lead them to the promised land, but that hasn’t been the case thus far.</p>



<p>Tatum is a rising star and one of the <strong>best young players in the NBA</strong>. However, he has a long history of shortcomings in the postseason, and some have questioned his character and leadership.</p>



<p>That’s why he wanted to set the record straight and let it be known that he’s not going to change his personality and be like <strong>Kevin Garnett</strong>, but that doesn’t mean he’s not a leader in his own way.</p>



<h2>Jayson Tatum Talks About Being A Leader</h2>



<p><strong><em>“I’m never going to be Kevin Garnett,” T</em></strong>atum told The Sports Messenger. <em>“As much as people want me to be, that’s not who I am. The way I lead, the public may not ever see what I do.”</em></p>



<p><strong>“<em>When I need to, I make sure my voice is heard and I do it in my own way. I’m not going to be out there jumping up and down screaming. </em></strong><em>That’s just not my personality. As much as people want to talk about it and want me to be that, I’m not changing who I am. I lead in my own way. W</em><strong><em>hen I talk, everybody in that organization is going to listen. And whatever I say is always for the betterment of the team — and my teammates know that,</em>“</strong> he added.</p>


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<p>So, as much as people want him to be more vocal <strong>or show more emotion</strong>, that’s simply not going to happen. There are many ways to be a leader, and Tatum has his own.</p>


Jayson Tatum makes one think clear about his leadership

Jayson Tatum makes one think clear about his leadership - Bolavip US

<p>For years, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a></strong> analysts and fans have debated whether the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boston Celtics</a> </strong>can find success with this core of players. Building around<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jayson-tatum" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jayson Tatum</a> and Jaylen Brown</strong> makes sense, but they have yet to win a ring.</p>



<p>They were close two seasons ago, <strong>making it to the NBA Finals </strong>for the first time in over a decade. Then again, as it has happened every year, they fell short of their goal.</p>



<p>That’s why <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers</a> guard Patrick Beverley </strong>believes they will never win a championship together, stating that they’re too similar, and thus, don’t complement each other.</p>



<h2>Patrick Beverley Says Jayson Tatum And Jaylen Brown Don’t Complement Each Other</h2>



<p>“<strong><em>Too much of the same player, they don’t compliment each other enough,”</em></strong> the controversial guard said in his podcast. “<em><strong>They compliment each other but not enough.”</strong></em></p>



<p><strong><em>“I would add a defensive point guard, a three-and-d guy, a shot blocker, or maybe a stretch five. But with Porzingis, they’ll (Celtics) be a lot better,”</em></strong> Beverley added.</p>


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<p>Still, the Celtics don’t seem to have any intention of breaking up their duo, as they just signed Brown to the<strong> largest contract extension in NBA history</strong>, and Tatum is next in line.</p>


Celtics will never win a ring with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, says NBA player

Celtics will never win a ring with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, says NBA player - Bolavip US

<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a></strong> is full of what-ifs. What if the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a></strong> traded<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kobe-bryant" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kobe Bryant</a></strong>? What if <strong>Kevin Garnett</strong> never left the <strong>Minnesota Timberwolves</strong>? What if <strong>Draymond Green</strong> didn’t get suspended?</p>



<p>No franchise has <strong>a perfect track record</strong> with this kind of thing. That’s why being a GM is so difficult, as every minor — or major — move you make could have huge implications.</p>



<p>That could’ve been the case when <strong>Danny Ainge</strong> almost convinced the <strong>Chicago Bulls</strong> to trade <strong>Jimmy Butler</strong>. However, to get him, he would’ve have to give up the picks that ended up being<strong> Jayson Tatum and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jaylen-brown" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jaylen Brown.</a></strong></p>



<h2>Danny Ainge Almost Landed Jimmy Butler</h2>



<p><em>“Some of the best trades I ever made were the ones I wasn’t able to make,”</em> Ainge said on the Knuckleheads podcast.<em><strong> “You know like I was trying to get Jimmy Bu</strong></em><strong><em>tler from Chicago when I was in Boston, but they wanted a lot. And so we didn’t do it.</em></strong>“</p>



<p><strong><em>“It ended up, it would’ve been Jaylen and Jayson — Both those draft picks that we got</em></strong><em><strong> Jaylen and Jayson with,”</strong></em> Ainge explained. <em>“So, that was one where I loved Jimmy and was trying to get him. That was probably one.”</em></p>


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<p>As great as Butler is, I believe most Celtics fans would rather get two young stars instead of just one. At the end of the day<strong>, time proved Ainge was right to kill this deal.</strong></p>


The trade that almost sent Jimmy Butler to the Boston Celtics

The trade that almost sent Jimmy Butler to the Boston Celtics - Bolavip US

<p><strong>Load management </strong>has become a major issue in today’s <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a></strong>. The players take games off to restore their bodies, and while it makes sense to some, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boston Celtics</a> star </strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jayson-tatum" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Jayson Tatum</strong> </a>doesn’t feel that way.</p>



<p>Tatum, like great players such as <strong>Kobe Bryant or Michael Jordan</strong>,don’t believe in load management. They don’t want to take a single play off, as they know the fans are there to watch them play.</p>



<p>That became evident in a<strong> now-viral video</strong> showing the Celtics star trying to motivate some young hoopers in attendance at a camp, letting them know that they must ever take a game for granted.</p>



<h2>Jayson Tatum Goes Viral With Inspirational Speech</h2>



<p><em>“I don’t decide, ‘We playing the Hornets tonight, I’m a chill.’ I only get to go to Charlotte two times a year.<strong> Somebody paid they money to come watch me play</strong>,” </em>Tatum said.</p>



<p><em>“Like, not trying to be arrogant, there’s a bunch of kids in there in my shoes and my jersey,”</em> added Tatum. <em><strong>“Just because we playing Charlotte on NBA League Pass on a Monday and ain’t nobody f*g watching, I’m like ‘Oh, I’m chilling tonight.’ That’s not what the great players, the best players do.”</strong></em></p>



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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">"Just because we&apos;re playing Charlotte on NBA League Pass on a Monday and ain&apos;t nobody watching, I&apos;m chilling tonight— That&apos;s not what the best players do… Compete, play basketball, don&apos;t take it for f*cking granted." <br><br>—Jayson Tatum <br><br>(via <a href="https://twitter.com/NikeEYB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NikeEYB</a>)<a href="https://t.co/bGo1LYpCjP">pic.twitter.com/bGo1LYpCjP</a></p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1683917615075565568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2023</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/marcus-smart-takes-a-shot-at-the-celtics-20230703-BUS-22379.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230703_BUS_22379_marcus-smart.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="New Memphis Grizzlies star Marcus Smart didn&apos;t appreciate the way the Boston Celtics handled his trade situation.
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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/grant-williams-knows-celtics-couldve-afforded-to-re-sign-him-20230707-BUS-25116.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230707_BUS_25116_grant-williams-1.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Even though they let him go for financial reasons, Grant Williams knew the Boston Celtics could&apos;ve sorted things out to keep him.
" title="Grant Williams knows Celtics could&apos;ve afforded to re-sign him" publication_id="BUS#20230707#BUS#25116"></div>


<p>Unfortunately, <strong>not many players feel like Tatum today.</strong> They rather sit a couple of games out and play for a little longer, as if the dozens of millions they make weren’t incentive enough to be on the floor.</p>


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<div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/video-jimmy-butler-reveals-his-future-plans-with-the-miami-heat-20230718-BUS-30880.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230718_BUS_30880_Jimmy-Butler-during-the-2023-Finals.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Jimmy Butler knows that the Miami Heat is the perfect place for his career to continue to be big and powerful. He believes that the future is bright for him with the franchise. Check out what he said.
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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/video-joel-embiid-reveals-his-nba-championship-obsession-20230717-BUS-30561.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230717_BUS_30561_Embiid-playoffs-2023.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Joel Embiid could be sending a coded message to the Philadelphia 76ers with his recent statements, in which he points out that he would be willing to do anything to win an NBA championship. Here&apos;s what he said.
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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics">Boston Celtics</a> </strong>are looking to have one of the most powerful bench rotations in the upcoming 2023-2024 season. So far, they have made the right moves by signing players who are on the same level as <strong>Pritchard, Brown, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jayson-tatum">Tatum</a>, and other top players.</strong></p>



<p>However, the bench is only one part of the equation. The key for the Boston Celtics to make it back to the postseason is having a<strong> perfect match between their starters and bench depth during rotations.</strong></p>


        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="ALSO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-boston-celtics-sign-guard-to-pair-with-tatum-porzingis-20230716-BUS-29976.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230716_BUS_29976_jaysontatum-1.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="The Boston Celtics want to start the upcoming 2023-2024 season with the best players available, not just the top players like Tatum and Porzingis but also with a strong bench. Check here who is the player.
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<p>The franchise<strong> recently added Jay Scrubb</strong> as a sign that they want a strong bench that can keep the score up while starters like Jayson Tatum rest, plus they need <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kristaps-porzingis">Porzingis</a> </strong>to adapt quickly, and he is likely to be benched during some games.</p>



<h2>Who is the canadian guard that the Celtics recently signed?</h2>



<p>The Boston Celtics announced via Twitter that<strong> they have officially signed Dalano Banton to play with the franchise for two seasons through 2025</strong>. His contract is fully <strong>guaranteed for $4,216,676, with an annual salary of $2,108,338</strong> (according to Spotrac).</p>



<figure class="aligncenter size-full wp-block-image"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="455" height="558" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/28111331/celtics-twitter-dalano-banton-455x558.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-30366" sizes="(max-width: 455px) 100vw, 455px"></figure></div></figure>



<p>He previously played with the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-raptors">Toronto Raptors</a></strong> and their G League affiliate Raptors 905 from 2021 to 2023.<strong> Banton is 23 years old, 6’7″ (2.01m), and 204 lbs (93kg). </strong>He is a perfect addition to the Celtics bench.</p>


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<div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/video-jimmy-butler-reveals-his-future-plans-with-the-miami-heat-20230718-BUS-30880.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230718_BUS_30880_Jimmy-Butler-during-the-2023-Finals.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="Jimmy Butler knows that the Miami Heat is the perfect place for his career to continue to be big and powerful. He believes that the future is bright for him with the franchise. Check out what he said.
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        <div class="wp_fsn_relatedlinks" use="SEO" link="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-boston-celtics-sign-canadian-guard-to-help-pritchard-brown-and-tatum-20230717-BUS-30361.html" image="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.bolavip.com%2Fwebp%2Fen%2Ffull%2FBUS_20230717_BUS_30361_Payton-Pritchard-of-the-Celtics-during-the-2023-Playoffs.webp&amp;width=200&amp;height=200" excerpt="The Boston Celtics are continuing to add new talent to their roster to help top players like Payton Pritchard, Jaylen Brown, and Jayson Tatum. They have added a Canadian player to the bench, which will give them more depth in that position.
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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics">Boston Celtics</a></strong> had a strong 2022-2023 season, coming within two wins of defeating the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a></strong> in the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> </strong>Finals. However, Jayson Tatum was exhausted after a few big games, and Kristaps Porzingis was not yet part of the franchise.</p>



<p>However, the starters can’t do all the work and the Celtics know that <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jayson-tatum">Tatum</a></strong> will need help during the 2023-2024 season where they will start the year as contenders and the Celtics will likely make it all the way to the postseason.</p>


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<p>The Celtics know that Tatum will need help in the 2023-2024 season, and they are looking to add more talent to the roster. Porzingis is one of the new players who could give the Celtics more scoring and rebounding in the regular season.<strong> If he stays healthy, the Celtics could be even better than last season.</strong></p>



<h2>Who is the guard that was recently signed by the Boston Celtics?</h2>



<p>According to the Boston Celtics twitter account (@celtics),<strong> they recently signed guard Jay Scrubb to a two-way contract.</strong> Scrubb had an excellent season with the Maine Celtics, the Celtics’ G League affiliate. He is a talented scorer who could provide some depth for the Celtics in the regular season. In 2024 he could have a salary of around $2m+ per season.</p>



<figure class="aligncenter size-full wp-block-image"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="449" height="572" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/07/28111426/boston-celtics-jayscrubb-two-way-contract-449x572.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-29941" sizes="(max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px"></figure></div></figure>



<p>Two-way contracts are designed for players who are still developing their talent. Scrubb will be able to split his time between the Celtics and the Maine Celtics during the 2023-2024 season. <strong>This will give him the opportunity to get playing time in both the NBA and the G League.</strong></p>


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NBA: Boston Celtics sign guard to pair with Tatum, Porzingis

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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jimmy-butler">Jimmy Butler</a></strong> led the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a></strong> further than predicted in the 2023 <strong>NBA</strong> playoffs, but in the end, it looked like he needed another star by his side to win the championship. Therefore, <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/damian-lillard">Damian Lillard</a></strong> has been heavily linked with a move to South Florida.</p>



<p>Now that the guard has reportedly let the Portland Trail Blazers know that he wants out, those rumors are making even more headlines. However, it <strong>doesn’t look that easy.</strong></p>



<p>Not only because Miami may not have what Portland wants in return, but also because other teams seem to be strongly interested in seizing this opportunity. In fact, <strong>an All-Star is apparently making an effort</strong> to team up with Lillard.</p>



<h2>Rumor: Jayson Tatum recruiting Damian Lillard for the Celtics</h2>



<p>“<em>On NBA Today, Marc Spears of ESPN and Andscape shared he’s heard <strong>Jayson Tatum is recruiting Damian Lillard to join the Celtics</strong>,” </em>Bobby Krivitzki of <em>Sports Illustrated </em>wrote.</p>



<p>Lillard would definitely take an already star-studded <strong>Boston Celtics</strong> to the next level. The team has just surrendered Marcus Smart to pair Kristaps Porzingis with <strong>Jayson Tatum</strong> and Jaylen Brown.</p>


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<p>Getting Dame won’t come cheap for any team, so it remains to be seen whether Boston is actually willing to meet the Blazers’ demands. However, landing Lillard would not only benefit them on the court but would also leave a Conference rival <strong>without their top target</strong>.</p>


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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics">Boston Celtics</a></strong> have once again proven to be one of the most dangerous teams in the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a></strong>, but they still have work to do to get where they want. This year, it looked like <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jayson-tatum">Jayson Tatum</a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jaylen-brown">Jaylen Brown</a></strong> could have used more help.</p>



<p>Both of them have blossomed into stars before their eyes, and even though they couldn’t deliver a championship yet, they seem to be <strong>in the right direction</strong>. However, that doesn’t mean Boston should leave everything as it is right now.</p>



<p>This team <strong>can still improve</strong>, the Celtics can certainly try and make moves to upgrade the roster. According to Shams Charania, they are working on a three-team trade to land <strong>Kristaps Porzingis</strong>.</p>



<h2>Report: Celtics in talks to pair Kristaps Porzingis with Tatum, Brown</h2>



<p>“<em><strong>Sources: Wizards, Celtics and Clippers are in strong talks on a trade that would send Kristaps Porzingis to Boston, Marcus Morris and draft compensation to Washington and Malcolm Brogdon to Los Angeles. Sides are still working through details and Porzingis’ $36M player option</strong></em>,” Shams wrote on Twitter.</p>


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<p>Porzingis would definitely be an interesting addition for the Celtics. Besides, they wouldn’t be giving up that much in return. After all, the last two seasons suggest Boston needs to make adjustments <strong>if it wants to get the job done</strong>.</p>


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<p>The<strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Boston Celtics</a></strong> are getting run out of the court.<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miami Heat</a> coach Erik Spoelstra </strong>has drawn circles around <strong>Joe Mazzulla</strong>, and his team is <strong>one win away from the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> Finals.</strong></p>



<p>The Celtics’ lineup shakeup only made things worse for the reigning Eastern Conference champions. <strong>Jimmy Butler</strong> and company are dominating on both ends of the floor, and it’s getting ugly to watch.</p>



<p>That’s why <strong>Jaylen Brown and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jayson-tatum" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jayson Tatum</a></strong> got brutally honest after yet another huge letdown, admitting that they’re embarrassed and need to show some pride in this series.</p>



<h2>Jaylen Brown Admits Celtics Are Embarrassed </h2>



<p><em><strong>“I don’t even know where to start. It’s an obvious letdown,” </strong></em>Brown said. <em>“I feel like we let our fan base, organization down, let ourselves down. It was a collective. <strong>We can point fingers, but in reality, it’s just embarrassing.”</strong></em></p>



<p><strong><em>“We’ve just got to come out fighting and play basketball,” </em></strong>Brown continued. <em>“I think both of these two games [the Heat] have been able to come out on top, but who is to say we can’t come out on top in the next two games? <strong>We just got to come ready to play basketball. We can’t lose our confidence. It’s the first to four. It should make for a better story.”</strong></em></p>



<h2>Jayson Tatum Says Celtics Need To Show Some Pride</h2>



<p><strong><em>“Yeah, I think it’s just tough as it is, as tonight was we just got to try to move on,” </em></strong>Tatum said.<em> “Prepare. Get ready. Practice. Film and stuff for tomorrow. Obviously, we’re in a tough position<strong>, but we’ve got to have some pride and bounce back and just be better come Tuesday.”</strong></em></p>


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<p>The Celtics were the oddsmakers’ favorites to make the NBA Finals out of the East, but that’s just unlikely to happen now. <strong>No team has ever come back from a 0-3 deficit,</strong> and the Heat are playing championship-caliber basketball right now.</p>


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