Jayson Tatum: 2022 NBA Finals loss, childhood struggles and raising Deuce | Full Interview

Four-time NBA All-Star Jayson Tatum reflects on the Celtics’ NBA Finals loss to the Warriors, including criticism from The Boston Globe. Plus, Jayson opens up about why he takes a much different approach to parenting his son, Deuce, than his own dad did years ago. Episode debuted nationwide in 2022.
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[@tre017]

Big respect for Tatum, his mom and grandma.

[@jetcrews97]

Word up💐💐🔥🔥

[@cameronisaacjohnson7459]

And his dad

[@eddsuperstar]

There's a old teacher somewhere in St Louis dying in shame watch this young man live out his dream. His classmates too!! Green 💚 Town JT

[@ryans6280]

Wait he's STL!? I'M STL

[@MelloPluss]

His Story Is An Example Of How Love Always Wins No Matter The Circumstances...

[@blackprix]

JT Mom, as a single mom did one heckuva job with her son! As a single mom I appreciate others like me. I appreciate all parents, but when you’re on your own and doing it by yourself and it all comes out good is a wonderful wonderful thing❤

[@OedipusSimplex]

Wait, JT's father was there. He is the one who taught him basketball from infancy till end of high school.

[@ryans6280]

We love you single moms 🥲🤘

[@Spa88121]

@@OedipusSimplexWas just about to say. The single mom’s are going to try to run with it but naaaahhh. his dad was there too, his dad was actually his coach and pushed him hard. His mom only calls herself single mom because they did not live together as a couple.

[@pdoublepp]

Great Story, great mom, brother is really bless for his caring mother. She keep him ground level....

[@Yungbeck]

I'm a Knicks fan so rooting for a Celtic is always difficult, but as a man and as a player I respect him a lot. Very professional. I absolutely love his moms too!!

[@JS_Speaks]

And now he’s an NBA CHAMPION. lift the kids up and watch them shine. Great interview!!

[@AlejandroMadrid-tn1gp]

You gotta love this guy. I lived in St. Louis, taught at UMSL, and ran the Urban Debate League-St.. Louis. This brought me back.

[@BrianPex]

THANK YOU FOR #18!!! ☘️

[@jimnelson2389]

Tatum wants the MVP, the finals MVP !! He's willing to let others shine and is keeping his sights on the big prize. That's a true leader. Love your show John, I never miss it. Jim in Vermont

[@aviaforrester1481]

Great!

[@IamMrIsom]

I've seen him play with these insecurities throughout his career. I knew it was something there. Jrue Holiday will help him develop his championship mindset, tho. The Boston Celtics will win the 2024 NBA Championship.

[@sadpatsfan01]

Here after he just won his first ring and is on the verge of signing a 300m+ contract 🤞🏼🫡God bless you JT, Brandy, Deuce and the rest of the Tatum fam. Thanks for banner 18!! ☘️

[@rainmwhop]

Tatums career accolades are going to be crazy. His win loss record, the amount of times he’s been to the ECF already… sheesh

[@budlvr]

As a 1976 Chaminade alum, with a son who graduated in 2002, I loved this interview with a smart young man, a thoughtful and intelligent mother and you Graham! That the entire interview took place in The Athletictron and The Atrium was a wonderful opportunity to remember my 5 years (8-12) at Chaminade. He truly represents our motto "Esto Vir",,, Be A Man. Well done Jason!

[@juanr.bonilla4158]

Outstanding mom, produced an outstanding son.She made up for a lack of a father figure in that household!.🙏🏼👍🏼

[@OedipusSimplex]

JT has a father that he dominated him.

[@SwaySzn]

That’s a strong momma right there ❤

[@macdee2766]

Malanie? I cannot believe how generous people can be. Friend? No way, she is an angel

[@Womenballin]

This was a super great interview❤ didn’t know he came from such humble beginnings and a single mom

[@SticksAndStoners007]

I went to soldan high school his father Justin Tatum he was our high school basketball coach whom also made us state champs…..I remember young Tatum coming up to our school with his dad idk why folk act like his dad wasn’t around when he definitely was

[@darryls2141]

beautiful story

[@lexa_power]

This was incredible, thank you! Loved hearing from everyone in Jayson’s life. Deuce is so cute! Jayson seems like a great dad. Next interview I’d love to hear more from his grandma and it would be interesting to hear about how he co parents with Deuce’s mom and how his own childhood struggles may have shaped that. Hope things go Boston’s way for the rest of the playoffs this year ☘️🏀

[@kaloamani]

God bless his mother even more for being so protective and caring. Most NBA moms just want to be flashy

[@nicholascalhoun1603]

That made my day hearing if you not gone play we could watch something else or go to bed!❤ motivation

[@wendymom6294]

Kudos to mom for helping this young man realize his dream. LOVE IT!!!

[@aspenderosa222]

wow i dont follow sports but now i straight up want to, him and his family are so inspiring!

[@jetcrews97]

My Mann Tatum 🔥🔥💐💎🏀

[@SumayyahA99]

I ❤JT and his son and his mom and grandma

[@TampabaybuccaneersBucs]

Legend in the making! Great interview

[@Rafgames223]

I be cheering for him on and off the court great young man- had to share this with my little one too!

[@TobinOsusky]

Awesome story. And his father is the real life version of Denzels character in He Got Game, Jake Shuttlesworth, as far as coaching his son in that manner

[@terry2588]

Great Guy, Great Character 👍🏾👍🏾

[@jetcrews97]

RIP Kobe 💜💛💜💛🙏🏾🙏🏾🔥💐

[@reeceoverstreet4538]

So proud of jt!!! I feel greatful to be a celtics fan...no one, and I mean no one, has a better team than us...and I'm not talking skill, these men are great examples for humanity...God f-ing bless us all!!!

[@BratatoChip]

Incredible character , leader , man , and father. Hope you get your ring JT

[@AnthonyUdemeUdobong]

Dank je wel voor de video! 🇳🇱

[@MsRotorwings]

The thing about Graham’s interviews is that he’s just asking questions that he’s already heard answers to from other interviews.

[@ernest4986]

just stop you got cooked

[@Huvrkrft]

Sending love to Jayson and his family

[@user-ut3sj3og3e]

Jayson's childhood relationship with his father sounds in some ways similar to Tiger Woods relationship to his Dad. Àpparently they both had a method to their madness. Look at their sons now. On top of their athletic successes they appear to be good caring dads themselves.

[@pufferpoop]

We can’t wait for you to bring the opportunity back to kids in stl. I can learn a thing or two from his mom. I’m a fan!

[@cynthiagatling2846]

Can't wait for the movie. Gr😊eat interview.

[@limbanikamanga4666]

God really works in mysterious ways 🙏, this is so motivational

[@jackieboyd6197]

Woo!!! Thanks for sharing your story. Praying continued suceccess for you and your family. 100% respect for your mom… I was a single mom too!

[@kcart3548]

Nice interview with a wonderful young man. I love his candor and his mom. What a lady. He will win a championship. He’s just gotta dig down deep through the layers of insecurity and “snatch the pebble”. Don’t know if it’s this year, but it will happen. That daddy though….. I can’t even approve of how he “motivated” Jason. I don’t even know him and I can’t stand him. It’s clearly affecting Jason’s psyche and he can use some therapy for it.

[@OedipusSimplex]

Yet you are here because his dad taught him basketball.

[@ryans6280]

Man i have so much respect for him now. I had no idea what he's been through

[@ryans6280]

Honestly didn't know this about him. Mad respect.

[@ne4274]

So glad he did it. His dream came true.

[@fernandafeh68]

Ele tem uma história de vida muito linda ❤❤

[@jerrydoss5641]

Thank you JT

[@gavintoussaint3237]

Mama deuce is the definition of a good parent

[@StullaKingKuul]

That journey to the pros is not for the weak

[@lilliewynn6335]

Put your trust in God and he will direct your path. Your life story is amazing and beautiful. Now Tatum, you can see just how good God is. Wishing you all the best in future. God bless. ❤️

[@tana2tymez199]

That Jordan Tee tough🔥🔥 carhartt collab

[@nellyville69]

Jayson Tatum is talented but when his emotions come out he is out to kill 😮

[@concreterosetelevision]

Ain't his dad coach overseas. Ain't his Dad friend Larry Hughes his Godfather. What's going on? If I could share a picture right now.

[@BoomBap75]

And 2yrs Later,Ur an NBA CHAMPION!!!JT has been My Fave to watch since his HS days...Even tho he picked Duke 😂

[@ryans6280]

You've earned my absolute respect JT

[@atitgurung5010]

Nd now to actually becoming an NBA champion shows nything is possible if u believe 🫡 to his mom for raising such an amazing man as a single parent only he knows wat his mother went thru for him to become an NBA champion at da end it all paid off all dose blood sweat nd tears all love thank u mama Tatum for all da pains, suffering nd sacrifices.

[@clutchesssports]

Tatum is the Beast in the East,.Best Player in the World.

[@user-bu8ks8up2l]

Impressive!! Caitlin Clark needs to watch this interview and reach out to him after the playoffs are over. I think he could help her grow as a player and person.

[@Shawnjohson1608]

This guy almost lived the he got game plot.

[@kingdanny7050]

🖤💛

[@vernnievsvernon]

🏆

[@GabrielLenin]

On Sauccceeeeeeeee its above the rim imma get you together trust the process not the money. ."im drippin flava baby i got a choppa on me no 380 baby . .i wasnt posed to make it" salud comrade!

[@Reyoy16]

And now World Champ 2024🎉🏆👏

[@user-mj3tm8gj9k]

❤

[@concreterosetelevision]

Justin is my cousin his Dad Donnie a dead beat like his brother Todd my dad.

[@jblaze1336]

DAM THATS CRAZY SMH, BET HE AROUND NOW TO SHARE IN THE RICHES LOL, HOPE JT LOOKS 🙏 LOOKS OUT FOR HIS FAM, AS FAR AS JOBS MAYBE IM SURE HE HAS PLENTY OF BUISNESS VENTURES CAN PUT CUZS IN TO GET AHEAD

[@aviaforrester1481]

now, you have to take the Timberwolves things(jay-z and practice the assists and rebounds)

[@aviaforrester1481]

Jayson, you have to rebounds and asisists. tripple double 12-15 and double double 12-12.

[@Jake-vv2wh]

19 is a lucky number in the Tatum household

[@COOLio544]

Not sure how he'll feel now that he's not the "best player on a championship team". JB outshined him. This can break someone mentally.

[@JpSmoooth]

You did it champ, WHAT THEY GON SAY NOW

[@aviaforrester1481]

pay, listen, you can win wherever you want

[@user-ut3sj3og3e]

Hats off to all single mothers. I could have done it.

[@user-td8ic9yt6b]

The odds of making the NBA are so small so anyone talking poorly of that teacher is pretty dumb.

[@aviaforrester1481]

gotta win the home games.

[@concreterosetelevision]

Wasn't his dad his basketball coach?

[@chileshengambi7163]

This is a great in-depth on the 19 year old.

[@wadecountybabe]

I hope hes friends with none of those who laughed at him

[@zackellison6937]

Awesome Father, phenomenal hooper, believer of Jesus, makes him already one of my favorite players to watch play the game! Love him and his mom!! Can't wait til he wins a ring!

[@aviaforrester1481]

Russell Westbrook, Dwight Howard, and Ron Artest.

[@darryls2141]

mom a lawyer too? jay, give her 12%

[@lindajoseph6611]

❤❤❤❤His grandma is White, gosh Deuce does look so much like her

[@lindajoseph6611]

😊😊😊u my favourite Jayson, total respect for u and mom❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@AJLow-]

his pops had to work overseas if not he would been more in his life with the teaching of hoops

[@aviaforrester1481]

there is always a crime associated with a charge, so.

[@aviaforrester1481]

implications 2nd

[@OedipusSimplex]

So Coach K thought JT was soft. How soft was he as kid then? And without his father's tough love, would he have made it?

[@Gabginne]

Teachers I hope you listen to JT; know what you say to kids. JT took the negativity and it was his fuel.

[@concreterosetelevision]

Things your dad did got him to the league.

[@darryls2141]

brandy, go easy on that bbq though- we want you around- you are still stunning in many ways

[@cindyallen9733]

🙄

[@darkmatters8852]

Who is laughing now lol 😂 millions and counting

[@aviaforrester1481]

no 2 game win no eastern conference semi-finals Isiah Thomas

[@wisethabrain1100]

No disrespect her feet are gorgeous!

[@dietrichearl1363]

chasing the tatums cool iriah.

[@soulofamerica]

The same kids who laughed at Tatum would want his tickets now, if St. Louis had an NBA franchise.

[@aviaforrester1481]

buy buy

[@aviaforrester1481]

im about 6'0 tall and about 176

[@aviaforrester1481]

hired

[@aviaforrester1481]

that with the yoga mat, runway walk, and sports bra.

[@aviaforrester1481]

center

[@aviaforrester1481]

in