Jayson Tatum and A'ja Wilson: A Championship Conversation with Sue Bird

Welcome to a very special collaboration between ThreeFourTwo Productions and NBA2K. We are excited to help announce their cover athletes, Jayson Tatum and A'ja Wilson and to celebrate, they sat down for a full podcast to talk with special guest host Sue Bird (the literal GOAT). In this interview, Jayson talks through his long journey to an NBA Championship with the Boston Celtics and what it feels like to be called NBA Champion. And A'ja Wilson discusses the lessons that come with playing as the hunted NBA Champions with the Las Vegas Aces. This is an excited episode and we're thrilled to share. Enjoy!
00:00 - Start of Show / Intro
07:36 - Jayson Tatum & A'ja Wilson
09:15 - Tatum on finally winning a chip
18:03 - A'ja on blocking out the noise while the Aces are trying to win
22:22 - Importance of role players
29:45 - How Jayson and A'ja's scouting report has changed
32:51 - Thoughts on olympics
36:10 - 2K25 cover reactions and comparing 2K ratings
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[@OneWingBoss]

At some point, you've gotta get the Lakers head coach on the pod!

[@Salman.ota91]

After the finals and lakers champion

[@starttherapture28]

😂😂😂

[@lilstogie]

That could be interesting 🤔

[@hb9316]

Lmaooooo

[@juannyboigaming3898]

Lol

[@areurdytoparty]

Sue Bird is cool af

[@nomad_wm]

How they say A’Ja ain’t marketable!? She’s goofy, entertaining but listen to her talk about winning and the culture they’ve built in Vegas, that’s an MVP right there. If there’s any positive from the attention that CC and Angel have brought to the WNBA, it’s the well deserved shine that A’Ja has received. And shoutout JT too, this really put his successful career in perspective and to finally have a ring on top of that, at such a young age is incredible.

[@blackout2430]

@@nomad_wm lesbians are not marketable

[@asahno3341]

Man you know why

[@BIGHOMIEBUBBA]

​@@blackout2430 A'ja isn't a lesbian. Also Sue Bird an actual lesbian is sitting right there and she's been marketable her whole career

[@RelaxingfantasyStories]

It's a big man/woman thing. Shaq was the most dominant big man in the world a multiple time champion but he couldn't outsell Iverson in shoes. Damian Lillard, Drose, Ja morant haven't won sh*t but they'll outsell Gianis and Jokic in shoes and jerseys everytime. in a lot of sports, what makes people marketable is how attractive their games are, not how good the player is.

[@BIGHOMIEBUBBA]

@@RelaxingfantasyStories I get what you're saying but using Shaq was a bad example. Shaq is one of the most recognizable names in NBA history. People didn't buy Shaqs because they were ugly and sold at Payless

[@Juan_nicolas4]

Congratulations JT and A’ja on the cover. Truly deserved🎉🙌🏽

[@telka8069]

Yes! And thank you Mom and Dad for giving me the gift of melanin. Jesus...

[@JustinWPruett]

The beginning of a new era. Let’s get it. Edit: Can Sue Bird host every episode? She’s incredible.

[@PanasheMangwiro-wj5nu]

I think she has her own podcast could be wrong though.

[@joshblock06]

I was about to write the same thing. LOL

[@lyinbobbycottonseed]

Not to mention an absolute smoke show. Hubba hubba!!!

[@RobberStormfire]

She is great she should host a lot of these

[@christineryan6564]

I was just thinking she was taking over the interview. Ask your question more succinctly and let the guests speak.

[@onetake721]

Jayson has done the most scoring and most winning the last 5 years then any other player in the league!!! It’s not close! 400 more points and 13 more wins!!!

[@mistaaustin3854]

TELL’UM AGAIN 👍🏾

[@benc4968]

Respect.

[@TremainBell]

Do you have the link to this information? I know its true because I've seen it before.

[@J-Hue]

He's done the most choking in the playoffs and needing his co-stars to carry him through his choking too. Man choked twice in the Finals averaging 37% shooting through 2 appearances. When his co-star is collecting the mvps when it matters, he def doesn't get credit like he's the man.

[@senorwavyy]

@@J-Huedoesn’t matter great players have bad games. Plus it’s not all about scoring, he actually assisted, rebounded, played D good and not to mention hit his free throws. Either way he did his part to get the championship!

[@uzi978]

JT is such a good dude... works hard, doesn't get in trouble, is a devoted father, and is now a Champion. So glad he's on the Celtics, we have such a great core of young players signed for the foreseeable future. Hopefully more Gold is on the way!

[@tdvalid]

Sue bird a dawg at this she the way she went from talkin to Tatum about jrue then seamlessly went into Alysha Clark and asking a question to Aja was tough 🔥

[@eFrog27]

Yea, she can be very thoughtful in this situation because she would know about both leagues while most NBA commentators are honestly not really looking at the women’s league.

[@nicholasnahmabin7657]

Having conversation skills is tough 🤡🤡

[@leiannb.wrytes8893]

It is definitely a forgotten art.

[@mellod5615]

Congratulations A'ja! 🎉 She's having an incredible year. If she doesn't win the MVP this season, some of these media voters have to be exposed.

[@lurkintomgaming397]

The parallel between the Acesand the Celtics is actually crazy. Go to finals & lose, go deep into playoffs, lose heartbreaker, come back and win in dominating fashion. Interesting

[@imhotepnixon]

Idt the aces have lost though they’re going for a three peat this year

[@lurkintomgaming397]

@@imhotepnixon yeah they are a season or 2 ahead on that journey but they had the same path to get where they are at

[@imhotepnixon]

@@lurkintomgaming397 oh that’s what you meant nvm my bad

[@roarmalf]

Wow, so glad I got introduced to Sue Bird in this format! Sue, please do more of this, you're an incredible host! Funny, smart, charismatic, knowledgeable, great at keeping things flowing, insightful, and a smile to rival JJ's. I hope we get to see you do something like this long term.

[@CayMauzTheVlog]

Aja adding the 3 to her game is so dangerous

[@davidcahan]

Jason, please add chapters. Makes watching longer videos much more enjoyable

[@Beluga_Too]

agreed. tedious that producers still don't do this. i'm not interested in who started the ringer or off camera folks (though i'm glad they are good at their jobs). i'm here for bball.

[@semi6544]

I have made this comment on a couple videos and creators have different beliefs on it. Some creators believe a viewer may just go to the one tab they want to see and leave the video. If they don't list the segments then people will watch more of the content and maybe even like it on the way to seeing the part they saw a clip of.

[@reggiescott4113]

YES It’s almost a given in 2024

[@ippimerawr]

@@semi6544I hear you but you should give people the option. They could hear the segment they want then like and listen to more. If some people only come for the time stamp they want then why not just do it? What about the viewers experience?

[@semi6544]

@@ippimerawr -- I understand. I am a person who want the segments identified. I am just telling you why some don't do it. I do it personally. When the 2 hour vod of Gil's Arena comes out, I usually just go to the segments I want to see and move on. I don't know the financial consequences of viewers who watch the entire video or viewers who watch 10-15 minutes out of 2 hours. There is a reasoning beyond what is best for the viewer. There is also what is best for the content creator.

[@juliothom2408]

Please, please, please have Sue Bird come back. She’s great!

[@robersonjean6814]

Hell nahhhhh

[@1tonio567]

Agree!

[@skatedurr]

facts

[@poloregal]

We South Carolinians are proud as hell of A’ja Wilson.

[@RawwRex]

She was born and raised there? I thought she just went to college there, awww she’s a hometown girl

[@lyinbobbycottonseed]

Whole country is proud of her, my brother. Let’s get it!!!

[@Tigerz58_prod]

Everyone in the 803 loves her

[@stangxr93]

Sue Bird is GORGEOUS

[@Jewel0612]

I love A'JA WILSON ❤✨.... she's phenomenal!

[@bunsii]

JAYSON TATUM ALWAYS ANSWERS SO WELL AND ON POINT I LOVE HIS MIND

[@Qu33n]

Ms. A’ja Wilson! Since her rookie year, she’s been setting her own stage that has set the stage for now! And it’s only the beginning!!!

[@goatgitman2650]

Love the start of the new era Sue is an amazing host. Suggestion I think you should try to interview the Lakers head coach. He would really be a great person to talk to

[@tluvsbeauty1]

24:41 Sue: “Aja, what is your bread and butter?” Aja: “aaghh-“ JT: “give her the ball” Lol, man knows that’s up😅

[@mairarodriguez1525]

Yep

[@richi6962]

I know nobody's replacing JJ but Sue is coming very close. Can she be a main stay?

[@fnikacevic]

100%, also no more Tommy please - nice guy but just does not keep the conversation flowing

[@Zalivan564]

@@fnikacevic I think he new his place, even addressed it at the beginning, he's not a professional basketball player and knows that the other 3 are all greats.

[@BigDawg9139]

Old lady and the 3?

[@igobyneq]

Sue Bird was amazing choice to plug into this channel. She, and her wife are roles models and I love that JJ has added her.

[@meeyaad12]

He and her wife?? End of the World & also language abused 😂

[@JodyMan-io9yn]

Ewww

[@igobyneq]

lol clearly not because you took the time you come to the comment section and respond to my comment 😂

[@watsongono3689]

Sue looking good. Respectfully

[@watsongono3689]

@@hangtime1111Good or bad ?

[@cahassassin2222]

Her voice isn't bad. It's Aja that sounds like a man ​@@hangtime1111

[@kaysheye7784]

she can get it

[@blackout2430]

Self hating OJ SIMPson wannabes

[@LosFM]

@@blackout2430what?

[@dimitribrutus3719]

Jayson is a Great interviewer credit to his mother for training him so is Aja

[@triggatrey2112]

I don’t get the Jason Tatum hate narrative. Literally never hear him speak about himself unless he has too. Otherwise, he always puts his teammates on a pedestal and gives them all the credit for the championship. Wasn’t a fan before but I like his attitude as a champion.

[@TheRobversion1]

The JT hate makes me lose faith in humanity. its just sad, corny and asinine.

[@blackout2430]

He’s an overgrown child Larping as Kobe Bryant even though he doesn’t even play like him. Nothing is original look at his celebration during the championship. All he was doing was acting like Garnett lol. I don’t dislike him. I’m just telling you why people don’t like him. He has no personality at all. He’s a robot. Super boring to listen to, so I don’t know why anybody would want to have a podcast with him.

[@chrisperez3614]

NBA fans always have to have someone to hate on.

[@TheRobversion1]

@@mezzb i think the issue here is other players have done it too or done it more (like Ant just said something recently) but those players get a pass or are even celebrated for their confidence while JT gets ridiculed for doing it a couple of times years ago.

[@cvgodd1432]

I just don’t get it lol. But I think it comes from JT beating everyone for so long. This dude went to ecf so early in his career! So many teams got cooked by the Js so now they hate them. If we were losing, they wouldn’t even mention Celtics!

[@NumairRana]

Sue Bird as the main interviewer on the channel would be awesome, super knowledgeable, has the respect of everyone, would be dope to see in the future.

[@nocturne311]

Sue Bird is my favorite WNBA player of all-time, Tatum is the best player on my favorite team in all of sports and Wilson is probably the future GOAT of women’s basketball. What an incredible combination.

[@Salman.ota91]

Sue .. she is the one “ perfect choice “

[@Shapingus]

Damn, absolutely stacked episode with the player guests!

[@kaylar2734]

A'ja Wilson that is my girl!! Iconic ✨

[@RPGabe]

great job Tommy and Sue. JT and A'ja are big gets

[@imhong28]

Been listening to this pod at the start of the Bubble era with JJ and Tommy. I really feel like Tommy Alter has really fallen off the radar and I have always enjoyed and appreciated his well thought out questions, doesn't interrupt the guests and always acting respectful. Just wanna say Tommy Alter has done a great job as well and has become very underrated.

[@jerrypoppins9033]

So happy that they’ve done this. OLD MEN LIVE ON!

[@Finesseaj_]

Stayed up all nignt irresponsibly, playing 2K24, clicked on this podcast and....i swear this game cant escape me 😭😭

[@patrickftw8464]

Lmaooo I’m right there with you brother

[@Sizzle403]

I’ll clamp you😒

[@GurtonBuster07]

Lmfaoooo dawg 😭

[@haqctrix]

Unemployeds

[@Finesseaj_]

Today's actually my only off day of the week so just taking advantage of the times I have to play

[@oolongtea4013]

a'ja wilson is straight up having one of the greatest basketball seasons ever (both nba and wnba). she's so clearly on her way to becoming the WNBA GOAT.

[@austinchastain1130]

Crazy I was just watching a video yesterday on who was gonna be the cover congrats jt and A’ja y’all both deserve it more than anything

[@SOPHIE-ko5zl]

amazing interview. sue bird as guest interviewer was unreal, loved seeing these three converse

[@sideactivist]

I wouldn’t mind seeing Sue interview more people. Loved this convo

[@JustinSimperlake]

Bam you got you one my boy. Salute!

[@St0ut]

Who’s his one ?

[@World_core]

@@St0utAja

[@KurtyAnderson]

Tatum is such a winner bro people mad he there star doesn’t care about how they win as long as they win. The only guy in the league like that

[@TheOnlyKhi_]

Nah not really people problem with Tatum, when yall say this it’s as if Tatum just wasn’t taking shots when it reality he was just missing a hell of a lot throughout the entire playoffs and those misses is why Tatum gets the hate he does

[@chrisperez3614]

Lol he’s not the only guy in the league like that

[@jay5398]

​@TheOnlyKhi_ my ninja...he led the BOSTON CELTICS, NBA CHAMPIONS, IN EVERY MAJOR STATISTICAL CATEGORY!!!!!! He led in POINTS, REBOUNDS AND ASSISTS!!! Do your research and PLEASE STOP writing GARBAGE on this fn internet!!! It makes US colored folks look HORRIBLE when a person from the HOOD, TALKS NON FACTUAL BULLSHIT MAN!

[@asaps0cky378]

@@TheOnlyKhi_I don’t think missing shots should warrant hate. He still kept a good attitude and did what it took to win the championship.

[@TheOnlyKhi_]

@@asaps0cky378 hate comes to all of the top players in their league based off their performance and yeah I don’t think actual hate is ever reasonable in sports conversations but criticism is fine and that’s mostly what Tatum receives.

[@djdrake111]

Jayson Tatum Knees Shaking So Hard with Joy & nervousness 💯😅

[@johnvandyke-mensah8824]

That is anxiety.

[@jacobcockerham8034]

This episode really changed my view of JT, I always thought he was a overhyped, underperforming, corny guy, but he really seems down to earth, humble, and truly focused on winning.

[@ty101ty]

Such a great interview with two champs and legends! Congrats to Jayson and A'Ja 👏🏽🎉

[@cdeleon3494]

Wow 😮🎉 tommy and jason taking over

[@lakeshoresubtleties]

I say just sub in Kyle Korver. Same difference. That pod with Kyle felt like JJ interviewing himself, more or less.

[@zj8478]

We still locked in! Jj reallly the coach of my fav franchise 😭

[@CheyenneSedai]

omggg I saw this lineup and I'm hyped. its midnight, but absolutely going to watch this later

[@MichaelBrown-lw9kz]

Sue Bird is the coolest person on planet earth.

[@stevenk8728]

Glad this is more like a refresh than the end! Excited to see where it goes

[@vicbazemore7546]

Sue Bird did Great with the interview 💯

[@rainawilliams4354]

this was great all around from everyone. thoughtful questions and responses.. i could watch dozens of interviews with Jay and A. keep 'em coming

[@ashqelynnayers7116]

I love A'ja so much!!! Great interview. and love Sue Bird!

[@jdub2488]

I haven’t even started the video yet and I’m excited for this conversation. Excited to see what A’ja has to say. #thatgirl

[@agangleta5416]

Tommy plug that Shirt, I love this for both Wilson and Tatum humble champs true role models. Sue is a great interviewer also

[@blankblank6853]

I really enjoyed this episode. So much joy

[@OhhHeNice]

Great Episode, Love this direction and conversation especially including the Ladies❤

[@Zalivan564]

Awesome interview! Sue was an amazing guest host, please have more of her!

[@bonganiofficial]

Such a great episode guys keep them coming

[@jpstewart4109]

Omg Sue Bird ❤ my childhood crush FOREVER!

[@jesusceja44]

You guys got this! You know we here for support! 🔥🤞🏽

[@mrsupportfriend]

Sue Bird is the best!!! She's so REAL!

[@chumaifezue4896]

Such a dope interview, man. Really enjoyed this one. Much respect to Aja, she a hooper fr and JT. 🙏🏿🔥💯

[@davidroos935]

What a good interview. Everybody did great, really impressed

[@KAIdannypp]

The chapter for the channel, congrats!!

[@fr3ckmula782]

Sue is perfect to do these. Love it

[@jaymack6864]

Great lineup. Sue legend,Aja WNBA 🐐JT 🔥

[@ericbrown7628]

Can we get a round of applause for Sue!? She did awesome!!

[@Thunderman2]

Congratulations JT & A’ja for being on the cover of NBA 2k25

[@thespeedster7700]

This was a great episode 💯🔥

[@annietongco7056]

1 of my fave 🐐s suueeee bird love this more of her plssssss

[@1tonio567]

This was dope!

[@00Emancipated]

🙌🏿Inspiring interview from both Aja and Jt I love how Aja locked in bringing that winning environment to Vegas🎉…. I appreciate when Jt spoke about people not being successful by themselves and the value of a good support system

[@user-ct8cw1cx3p]

Old Lady & The 3 works too. Not surprised. Sue da 🐐 just in general.

[@randyw.233]

Great episode! I really Love Sue Bird!

[@richardrojas6306]

Congratulations Jayson & Aja. You both were Excellent in this interview. Sue Bird your so Gorgeous and a very respectful lady. I love seeing you on shows like this. Tommy, your a solid individual. Keep it going in what you do. It's working. 🤗🌹💛🏀

[@slep5039]

Everyone saying Sue is amazing... and they absolutely damn right

[@Tigerz58_prod]

As a Carolina person with St. Louis family this 2K cover is a dream come true lol

[@BamBeenBalling7]

This format is dope! JJ with the assist as he moves on to coaching my Lakers to banner 18

[@cameronnunnery1803]

Sue bird whew😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨🔥

[@uzi978]

31:02 I love that a Team USA Coach acknowledged the ways Tatum's game has grown over the past few years... he was doing everything in these playoffs, and he did not seem to care how much he scored at all. He was happy to let Jaylen and other guys score at will because the defense was so focused on stopping Tatum. It was perfect team basketball, all that matters is the final score, none of the other stats matter. I'd take Tatum over guys like Luka, Edwards, Shai, etc because his game is much more well rounded. He can score 40, he can get 10 boards, 8 assists, and play fantastic defense with his size and length. He's not done getting better, either. We've seen how hard he works in the offseason, he has improved every year since he came into the league, especially this past year adding some muscle so he could finish through contact. Hope he can stay healthy, the sky is the limit for the Jays!

[@ABrownVB63]

Luv some Sue Bird, Aja great show

[@mairarodriguez1525]

They're all awesome!! ❤❤❤

[@igobyneq]

I’m riding with the channel and we love the basketball content no click bait BS

[@jeffnathan7293]

More Sue Bird!! She's a fantastic interviewer

[@BDon501]

Gotta have Sue Bird as a Main Host....

[@kgonthenba]

Congratulations on the promotion guys!

[@kihoonlee]

You absolutely love to see it ❤❤❤❤

[@andrewashford2793]

great work Sue Bird! I think you have a knack for this

[@mineseargent2482]

Real ones came for JJ but stayed for Tommy

[@isakibrahim8316]

Talk your talk JT! Love it🍀🏆

[@riberto_junior]

Sue is so good. Hope she can be on the pod more times

[@joshblock06]

The new era is looking good. I wish Sue Bird could be more involved with the interview, but I believe Jason and Tommy have something cooking for us. cant wait

[@philippeandrenomo5389]

I love sue give him space

[@KingdomSoldier]

This was really good

[@jaybarz003]

Ts incredible to c Sue Brd be e guest host.I rmbr e 1st Sue Bird inter I watched in 2020.It was Pndmc.I fw her.I love e questions she asks players,hr answers she rcvs 4rm players.She doesn't interrupted,interject or talk ova interviewees.She a solid conversationalist/podcaster.

[@AskAboutGunn]

Ooooowoooo Sue 😍

[@alexgomez4784]

Great video

[@YaBoyyJohnNBA]

Good to finally see Jason lol. So glad to see my girl A'ja with y'all, Sue back, and Tatum on here too 🔥

[@mason5264]

A'ja looking at JT like he a snack lol 27:58

[@user-hq7xy8hm5h]

Me when watching JT even if just watching him play or even just talking just made my day and made me wana continue and look up at my dream (WNBA)❤😊