Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum isn’t shying away from the spotlight as his team gears up for the NBA Finals showdown against the Dallas Mavericks. 'You know the answer to that—of course there’s pressure,' the 26-year-old forward told reporters on Wednesday, adding he’s determined to savor the moment. 'We only hang NBA championship banners here. Seventeen of them. The legends before us? They paved the way.'
This marks Tatum’s second Finals appearance after a tough loss to the Golden State Warriors in 2022. Critics called out his performance back then, but this season’s stats tell a different story: 26.9 points and 8.1 rebounds per game in the regular season, plus playoff numbers that scream MVP energy. 'This is why we play,' he said.
Game One tips off Thursday at Boston’s TD Garden. Will Tatum’s 'enjoy the grind' mindset bring Banner 18 home? Fans are already hitting the emojis in the group chats. Let’s. Go.
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'You know the answer to that—of course there’s pressure,' the 26-year-old forward told reporters on Wednesday, adding he’s determined to savor the moment. 'We only hang NBA championship banners here. Seventeen of them. The legends before us? They paved the way.'
'This is why we play,' he said.
emojis in the group chats. Let’s. Go.
