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

[@JS_Speaks]

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

[@Xenferno]

Big respect for Tatum, his mom and grandma.

[@jetcrews97]

Word up💐💐🔥🔥

[@cameronisaacjohnson7459]

And his dad

[@cthnc53]

Yes! They get it

[@Artlife0831]

And his father

[@pdoublepp]

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

[@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.

[@Legend-tq4pn]

@@Spa88121 well said 💯

[@Artlife0831]

So he just said that his father turned him into a champion, and u only give his mother the props. Incredible.

[@MelloPluss]

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

[@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

[@ccole99]

I just found out because of this video. I didn’t know he was from St. Louis either until he said Clayton I’m like wait a second Clayton, Missouri? I didn’t know!!!

[@WayneFarlow]

lol she is in her own world …prolly don’t even remember him or what took place . Who’s to say she is into sports 🏀

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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!

[@Kamiufford99]

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

[@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

[@kaloamani]

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

[@TampabaybuccaneersBucs]

Legend in the making! Great interview

[@BrianPex]

THANK YOU FOR #18!!! ☘️

[@Rollbackwalmart]

As a laker fan.. cant hate these young celtics at all. Their core has amazing character and talent out of this world.

[@wendymom6294]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@goofywill90]

Aged like fine wine 🍷

[@jayque8187]

@@goofywill90man I was just about to say that. Lol. Indeed that comment shed very well.

[@Rollbackwalmart]

Good call unless u edited this lol

[@OrwinSmithSr]

@@Rollbackwalmartit would say edited. Great call on him

[@MSL-s5h]

You called it

[@coreyminor9065]

Great interview and transparency

[@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

[@Dexy8k]

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

[@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 ☘️🏀

[@darryls2141]

beautiful story

[@gavintoussaint3237]

Mama deuce is the definition of a good parent

[@cynthiagatling2846]

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

[@DulceBernal-Sandoval]

This is an amazing story. Jayson Tatum and mom deserve everything they have. Thank you both for sharing your truth!!

[@nicholascalhoun1603]

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

[@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

[@nf9917]

Two things can be true at the same time. He could have come to your school, and his father could not have seen him for the rest of the month or contributed financially.

[@SticksAndStoners007]

@@nf9917 your implying that he probably only showed up at our school once and that his father never showed up after that and never contributed financially…

[@shiestlifesam]

From what I’ve seen it seemed like one of those situations mom carried most of the weight and while he wasn’t completely absent probably wasnt there physically or financially as much as tatum and his mom would have liked

[@SticksAndStoners007]

@@shiestlifesam or Nasty breakup and neither parent can come to terms with each for the betterment of the the child

[@The_TOMMYRAZOR]

Can we give props to both Tatum’s Mother and Father for being essentially teen / young adult parents (18-19 years old) and raising a respectful, hard working, successful and accomplished man

[@aspenderosa222]

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

[@ne4274]

So glad he did it. His dream came true.

[@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.

[@thespeakersoftruth7187]

Respect to him, his mother, father, and grandmother.

[@Ghost20STX]

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!! ☘️

[@terry2588]

Great Guy, Great Character 👍🏾👍🏾

[@BratatoChip]

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

[@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

[@Pashya1]

Just watched this the second time. All this week. This is not about basketball. This is about life and humanity and hard work paying off in whatever one does. About being a good father. This is about life.

[@jetcrews97]

My Mann Tatum 🔥🔥💐💎🏀

[@limbanikamanga4666]

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

[@jerrydoss5641]

Thank you JT

[@ryans6280]

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

[@EleshaWalker-m7j]

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.

[@jetcrews97]

RIP Kobe 💜💛💜💛🙏🏾🙏🏾🔥💐

[@ryans6280]

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

[@debbiekelly4119]

I love❤ this.His mother and grandmother are Hero in my eyes.❤

[@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

[@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.

[@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!!!

[@AnthonyUdemeUdobong]

Dank je wel voor de video! 🇳🇱

[@StullaKingKuul]

That journey to the pros is not for the weak

[@tana2tymez199]

That Jordan Tee tough🔥🔥 carhartt collab

[@aquilal7636]

KUDOS to his MOM!!! This is the worst part about entrusting your children with people who don't really see the important part they play in shaping their future. 😢

[@louiedangelo3843]

Great mom did a great job with a awesome son. God is good.

[@ryans6280]

You've earned my absolute respect JT

[@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. ❤️

[@fernandafeh68]

Ele tem uma história de vida muito linda ❤❤

[@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.

[@nellyville69]

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

[@SumayyahA99]

I ❤JT and his son and his mom and grandma

[@BoomBap75]

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

[@JpSmoooth]

You did it champ, WHAT THEY GON SAY NOW

[@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.

[@Reyoy16]

And now World Champ 2024🎉🏆👏

[@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!

[@clutchesssports]

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

[@goofywill90]

I picture Jayson Tatum as Son Gohan. After listening to this confirmed. Much respect.

[@JamaalLightbourne-k2t]

Jason Tatum Is a Very Wise,Intelligent,Strong and Gifted Athlete. Why Don't you Play for the Atlanta Hawks Sometime in Your Career.

[@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!

[@tonybayarea]

That's one thing when its a stranger telling a 9 , 10 year old kid. He or she can or can't be a certain person or do something in a career when growing up. What if its the Mother or Father telling their own kid those words. "You can't be or do so and so when your grow up. Think about reality!" If your Asian American and have a Parent born before 1960. You most likely didn't get emotional, moral and even physical support from your parent growing up. Most Asian Parents over 65 don't believe in supporting their kids hopes and dreams. It's all about being practical and thinking about basic stuff and letting your dreams go for the now. Asian Parents over 65 believed in just providing financially for their families, making sure the child has clothes, food, shelter and is healthy. Everything else that child has to learn and do on their own. Think I heard other words, curse words said to me more than my own name from my Mom growing up in a single parent household. "You idiot, retard, stop being stupid, you wanna cry I'll give you something to cry about, stop feeling down with your emotions suck it up". At 9 , 10 years old had to learn to encourage myself, learn things on my own because my mom was working 40 to 50+ hours a week and my older brother was getting in trouble doing things on his own and wasn't spending time with me when he wasn't in school. At 9 , 10 years old had to be my own Father, when it comes to getting emotional, mental, moral physical support for an adult male. Wasn't going to get it from any one else in my family so learn to do things on my own at a young age. Encouraged and pushed myself to graduate high school in 2000, encouraged , pushed myself and paid for my own way through college and graduated in 2015. Till this day, my mom still tells me from time to time that I waisted my time going to college. Still not getting emotional or moral support from her as an adult 20+ years later after graduating high school. I promised myself when I was a kid and growing up that I would never not show support to my child. Never let my kid or kids experience what I had to go through growing up. I never got support from my Mom or my dad, or my older brother growing up. Every time I asked anyone in my family for help they got upset and treated me like I was an inconvenience for them. Told myself growing up that I would make sure that my child knows that I love and care about them and believe in what ever dreams they want to accomplish as they grow up. Give them stuff that I never got as a child, teen or young adult.

[@Jake-vv2wh]

19 is a lucky number in the Tatum household

[@ishanroy6987]

my king

[@princesativa8191]

"we did it" 314❤

[@chileshengambi7163]

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

[@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

[@KSizbored4life]

what they gon say now

[@concreterosetelevision]

Wasn't his dad his basketball coach?

[@adfpresentation]

Every black family needs to watch that video

[@ausroboda4003]

Hard times create tough people.

[@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!

[@vernnievsvernon]

🏆

[@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.

[@lisawilkerson8408]

I am a teacher, when students say they want to be (entertainment field) I don't ever want to be the dream crusher. I always say that's great now you need to get a business degree so you can keep track your money and make great investments.

[@ClaymoreJackson]

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

[@EleshaWalker-m7j]

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

[@EboniKing-m1l]

Bible: Love does no wrong. And it always rejoices in the. 😃

[@Gabginne]

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

[@Carribean_gurl]

❤

[@concreterosetelevision]

Things your dad did got him to the league.

[@AJLow-]

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

[@kingdanny7050]

🖤💛

[@lindajoseph6611]

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

[@lindajoseph6611]

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

[@darryls2141]

mom a lawyer too? jay, give her 12%

[@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

[@wisethabrain1100]

No disrespect her feet are gorgeous!

[@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.

[@dietrichearl1363]

chasing the tatums cool iriah.