The 26-year-old Jayson Tatum gained notoriety for his jab at the Miami Heat during a conversation with Boston Celtics icon Brian Scalabrine. Tatum dismissed the Heat as a “easy” opponent who isn’t really a challenge at all in a funny attack.
“You guys have been on a lot of tough trips to Miami; was this one a little sweeter?” asked Scalabrine.
Tatum: “They’re always easy.”
Brian Scalabrine: “You guys have been on a lot of hard-fought trips to Miami, was this one a little sweeter?”
Jayson Tatum: “They’re always easy.” 😅 pic.twitter.com/EvuhSrUWD6
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 21, 2024
Former Duke prospect Jayson Tatum is making sure to soak up every moment of the Celtics’ championship celebrations, which are currently in full flow. Despite not winning MVP for this run in the Finals, he is now a far more famous player and talks like a man who has nothing more to prove because he is the greatest player on a championship team.
There is no question that Tatum, 26, is one of the best players in the world. With averages of 26.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game on 47.1% shooting this season, he’s been the top player on the league’s best team for a while now. fresh off winning his first championship, it’s not surprising that his confidence is at an all-time high.
However, Tatum’s record versus the Heat isn’t terrific, as many fans noted in the comments. Jimmy Butler has defeated him in many postseason series, including the one from last season in which they lost the East Finals after dropping the first three games. Jayson has a 13–12 career record versus the Heat in the postseason, and they have long been a source of frustration for him.
But for the Celtics, everything changed in the 2023–24 season. Having added Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis to its roster, the team was unstoppable in the regular season and had a record of 64-18 after 82 games.
The Celtics’ postseason performance was even more outstanding. Tatum and Brown guided their club to a 16-3 record in four rounds, which included a series victory over Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks in the Finals.
The Celtics are fearless now more than ever, and Tatum can speak whatever garbage he wants. It doesn’t seem like a fluke by any means, as the majority of the ensemble is expected to return for the next season. Given how far ahead of the rest of the league, this squad has the potential to emerge as a near dynasty.
While many believe the Heat will continue to be competitive for some time, their loss this year has called into serious doubt the need of keeping this team together. September 34th birthday boy Butler is deteriorating and there are whispers that he may be traded.
Everyone knows that the East currently passes through Boston, regardless of what happens to the Heat. The Celtics are more potent than ever, and Tatum already believes that they can defeat any team that gets in their way. They are a young, full club that has recently received invaluable championship experience.
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