Jayson Tatum on Becoming A Champion, Team USA, Michael Jordan’s Advice Before NBA Finals, & More

Fresh off of winning his first NBA championship and gearing up for an Olympic run, Jayson Tatum stopped by 7PM in Brooklyn to chop it up with Carmelo Anthony and The Kid Mero about his Finals run, the challenges of becoming ‘the hunted’, the hierarchy of Team USA and much more. Tap In!
0:00 Start
2:00 Did You Get A Chance To Enjoy The Chip?
3:14 Finally Winning A Championship Feeling
7:50 Playing in the Olympics, Again
10:10 Team USA Experience
13:45 Cooper Flag vs Team USA
17:45 Jayson Tatum’s 7PM Moment
20:58 Relationship with Jaylen Brown
26:30 New Competition In The Division Next Season
30:40 Kobe Bryant’s Impact
34:55 Michael Jordan Stories
41:03 FWIorFOH
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[@jayy88]

Melo was one of the only national voices actually giving the Celtics some respect.

[@thisisBSTAR]

Melo’s one of the coolest looks into a baller’s mental. Such a calm demeanor and relatable way of speaking. The dynamic with him and Mero is so NYC.

[@angeljoshuaballesteros2101]

thats why he say #StayMe7o

[@JamesConner-wd7iv]

Gemini baby

[@user-3KINGS]

Definitely you said my mind was thinking it like who knew we needed this duo 🤞🏾🤟🏾

[@user-3KINGS]

What*

[@willthomas7666]

I was just about to say he's nyc personified

[@arabhaddad34]

Not sure why ppl hate on Jt so much. Ppl would love for this dude to be on they team

[@Luis-sy6gl]

I think it was that text to Kobe saying I got you, then everything he does after is looked at through that lens

[@Loreurka]

Yeah but he isn’t lol

[@ajcampbell2023]

You answered your own question 😂

[@terrelleanderson5625]

It’s the internet era of saying things they’d never say in person everyone is tryna go viral sad to say

[@onlybetasgetoffendedbystri8030]

Jealousy is what im thinking

[@wannabegolfin24-72]

Off topic but Melo & his team have positioned him flawlessly after retirement. This dude everywhere!!!

[@csharp57]

This an example why Jalen took less money on his contract. Playing for the Knicks helped get him there.

[@wannabegolfin24-72]

@csharp57 I think Jalen is thinking free agents but we can agree to disagree on that. I will admit that playing in NY does come with it's advantages.

[@ladyjaguars9718]

Flawlessly!!!

[@devanwilson6478]

Man stayed relevant after ball that’s the key

[@drwahweee]

Its a MUST that JT & JB stick together as teammates/friends no matter what ,if they can tough it out throughout all the bullshit that comes with playing in the NBA ,I can see them winning atleast three or four more chips together fasho!

[@gardenia4882]

It's crazy because the celtics and knicks have a historic rivalry in the NBA, yet NY podcasters including the great Melo and others are some of the very few media heads that promote and respect the celtic players outside of Boston. Our guys don't get appreciated much outside of New England. Respect to you guys in New York from Boston. 💚

[@jacktv9503]

Glad JT & JB got a ring. Proved so many of y’all wrong

[@cvgodd1432]

Come on how can you not respect this man!! Tatum always got the best energy and you can tell he doesn’t have a mean bone in his body. Just a hooper!

[@JERWINIVANCORBETA]

TATUMS A BUM!!

[@marcusalves1974]

@@JERWINIVANCORBETAlike the man ur mother created!

[@cvgodd1432]

@@JERWINIVANCORBETA your dad is a bum for not sticking around

[@danderich2768]

Maybe lot of baddies got rejected by him, so they tryna Made a bad name to him

[@willthomas7666]

@@JERWINIVANCORBETA ur a bum

[@dtmaddenogz]

Tatum's resume to be only 26 is insane

[@InfamousSslickX]

19*

[@timsweeney684]

Arguably a 1st ballot hall of famer already, especially if he gets a 2nd gold this summer

[@driiixnlmb2300]

That boy playing 2K in real life

[@eddiehernandez2516]

19*

[@ND-9]

Glad he and the Celtics won the chip this year. His resume was already crazy for the few years he’s been in the league even without it. People can’t shit on him now that he has a ring.

[@testostyrone33]

When Tatum and his Moms yelled "what they gon say now!" back & forth... man that shyyt was POWERFUL💪🏾

[@bilalmotley3699]

Tatum is a good dude. Happy for him

[@JERWINIVANCORBETA]

TATUMS A BUM!!

[@hedon5028]

​@@JERWINIVANCORBETAit must be a miserable existence to hate this much for no reason.

[@Theycalldexter]

@@JERWINIVANCORBETA??😂

[@jasonrefsnider4057]

@@JERWINIVANCORBETA Tatum living rent free in your head with all your comments. My goodness you don’t know Basketball 😂😂😂

[@Beanz902]

Anyone that hates on Jayson Tatum is a straight goof he such a good dude

[@godmeloanthony7895]

Love seeing Melo in this space

[@cortrellhonor8839]

Nah fr he a real one . Real takes . Real opinions. No bias . My dawg

[@jasonredhorn6973]

I'm happy he played for my Blazers when everyone gave up on him.

[@clutch7548]

@@jasonredhorn6973Respect to them. He had a few clutch shots to get em into the playoffs with Dame

[@_Michael.Knight]

Tatum finally stepped-up man and got it done, proud of him man and to have MJ in your phone as Uncle Mike is insane!!

[@JERWINIVANCORBETA]

TATUMS A BUM!!

[@Macadelic_2]

@@JERWINIVANCORBETAso what does that make u? 😢

[@Chaulky420]

@@JERWINIVANCORBETAyou are pathetic dude, you’ve posted the same thing like five times in the same video. I’m glad I’m not you weirdo. How’d those Mavs do again? Luka fan girl

[@terrells5763]

​@@JERWINIVANCORBETA Hugs for you 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@JERWINIVANCORBETA]

13 reasons why majority of People absolutely hate Jayson Tabum: (no particular order) 1. Acts like he the MVP and only guy on the team✅ 2. Oftentimes Inconsistent; horrible efficiency✅ 3.Played for Duke & CeltiKKKs✅ 4. Corniest guy in sports✅ 5. Try-hard attention seeker✅ 6. Got carried by his superteam✅ 7. Chokes at crucial moments✅ 8. Mickeymouse ring✅ 9. Awkward personality; not marketable✅ 10. Kobe Meat Schlurper/wannabe kobe✅ 11. His fanbase overrates him like he’s the second coming of Jordan (never will be even top 75)✅ 12. Protected by Boston Propagandists Media✅ 13. Plays for the most racists and obnoxious fanbase in Sports✅ Feel free to Add & Spread the word💯💯

[@csharp57]

Knicks fan here. Can’t stand anything from Boston, but you gotta give it up to Jayson and the Celtics. Congratulations

[@jera8337]

I was at that parade!!! It was 2 million deep! Dominican from Boston☘️

[@antoneperez7217]

🇩🇴💪🏽☘️

[@JERWINIVANCORBETA]

TATUMS A BUM!!

[@antoneperez7217]

@@JERWINIVANCORBETA A multi millionaire who won a championship is a Bum .. what does that make you 🤔😂😂

[@timsweeney684]

@@JERWINIVANCORBETA Tatum has you in your feelings 😂😂😂😂😂 you’ve commented this on every comment lol do some soul searching

[@LuisReyes-pr7lx]

Dimellllooooo 617 💯

[@SillentKiller23]

Melo telling jt to be bit more aggressive is probably the convo I’d have . Melo a real 1 🤞🏽

[@sebastiandiaz1836]

I’ve never understood the hate on this dude. Such a humble nice dude man. I’m a laker fan I wish we would’ve drafted this dude instead of Lonzo. 😔

[@starn9]

thats what come with being great …

[@lorddj9910]

@@starn9only if it’s justified

[@shedinjan]

​@@lorddj9910justified or not hate will always come for the ones at the top

[@ItzSincerexD]

Justified or not but the hate he be getting is insane its to the point they hate on even his personality not even his game anymore

[@ramocardi4724]

Never understood the hate Tatum gets. He’s calm, down to earth, introspective and overall seems like a good guy. That paired with his basketball skill shouldn’t warrant the hate he gets. Lol that Kobe text changed everything

[@Jaywon977]

He is overrated … literally been on a made team since he came in the league … you put any other star (top 10 player ) on the Celtics team and take him off they would have been won … he is good but he isn’t what they trying to make him … he will not be the face of

[@DDSTWO]

@@Jaywon977nugga woke up broke and pissed and took it out on Tatum 😂😂😂

[@Sim.08s]

@@Jaywon977idk where you get the celtics been nice them niggas wasn’t nice his whole career most of it yes but that’s because his GMS woke up and got to work how is that his fault the GM surrounded him with players that can help him win yall show everyday yall don’t watch basketball fr just like to talk about it

[@willthomas7666]

I hate to say it.but I kinda agree to... I don't think he's even the best on the team.. id take.brown over him... and mainly it's bc many times Tatum disappears when it matters,.and when things are on the line

[@willthomas7666]

Imo if u just watch Tatum's game, his. Moves, how he scores etc.. he looks like a top player, but then when u see how he performs.in certain situations. U kinda see why he's not

[@treylive150]

Y’all got the champ JT in the building🔥🍀🍀

[@Jay-om2gc]

5x AS 5x all nba (4 first team) AS mvp Olympic goal medalist (soon to be 2x) NBA champion At 26

[@cortrellhonor8839]

Respect

[@LASAGNA_LARRY]

1x ECF MVP

[@JakeYake]

3x first team

[@jae0021]

Crazy work!!!🎉❤

[@RockAkansasiira]

Gold

[@emoney824]

So happy for Tatum & the Celtics & they won me 5k this year on the championship 💫💰🏆🥂💪🏾💯🔥🍾

[@kickingame1836]

Y’all shipped the milk crates to Vegas 😂😂

[@TheOuttaPocketVarietyShow]

They so real for that

[@holycabrol5860]

You can take them out of Brooklyn, but you can't take the Brooklyn out of them. 😆

[@JoshHart316]

Highlight of the pod: "yo i ain't going to hold you, yo the growth in your drip game is crazy"- S/O Kiyan. "What material is this Melo" 😂 45:01

[@tay8849]

It still hurts me that Melo never got one 😢still my favorite player all time 🪣🐐

[@KobeJordan25]

Carmelo was one of my favorite players growing up it’s great to see him build into his next careers and hear his opinions on the game

[@danagregorich9125]

Me too! I just love the jackets he wears well all his wardrobe and I usually go online and find them jackets. But im having a hard time with this one. I thought it be a Florida jacket if you could help me I would so appreciate it

[@jermainemccutchen5778]

Same. I been a melo fan since his days at Syracuse

[@danagregorich9125]

I got it. It was a Ralph Lauren jacket and I really love it.

[@1LegacyLex]

I knew he was a problem his rookie year when he dunked on Lebron

[@user-hm5mw9er3y]

I knew it when i saw him hit a game winner at Summer League.

[@matthewwangerin6951]

JT is the NEW Bully, sitting next to the old Bully! Nuff said!

[@stephanc2359]

Tatum has been good since he got in the league he went to multiple conference final NBA final and now a champ he paid his dues…….. kudos to the Boston organizations for believing in them and bring the complementary pieces to complete the process

[@ebonywhite1388]

That was an entertaining ass game with USA vs Canada. Canada got some shooters but our team is just like the Avengers lol. Melo is hilarious

[@kb5509]

Can it really be the Avengers if the 5 best NBA players are non-American?

[@lilev4life312]

@@kb5509is black widow American

[@clutch7548]

@@kb5509Not all the avengers are the strongest characters in Marvel buddy Hawk eye gets owned by 100 dudes

[@willthomas7666]

@@ebonywhite1388 u realize. This USA team is full of old injury prone players right? This isn't the dream team... lol we could very easily lose a game

[@ebonywhite1388]

@@lilev4life312 😂😂

[@zaygdagodc7089]

JT a real one for not saying it’s his team but we know it is

[@carmine_]

Knicks vs Celtics in the ECF will be a classic and legendary not just cause the way the teams are set up and players but cause of the two states, the fanbases and the history of both teams and how far it goes back to the beginning of time.. it will be insane

[@JakeYake]

I don’t think knicks can make ECF with thibs at the helm.

[@antoneperez7217]

That’ll be 🔥 🔥🔥

[@bruhmoment6869]

@@JakeYake stupid

[@willthomas7666]

Lol I bet u $$ the Knicks don't make the ecf as long as thibs is there

[@stevesmalls5494]

@@willthomas7666how much u wanna bet

[@readyalways1414]

Kobe is a Laker forever, and I'm a over 50yr old diehard Laker fan BIG DOGGIE 💯👣 I'm sure KOBE is up there proud of you, and I'm definitely happy you won BIG DOGGIE 💯👣

[@antoneperez7217]

Respect from Boston 🫡

[@readyalways1414]

@@antoneperez7217 The same BIG DOGGIE 💯👣

[@JarvisStevens-ut1tl]

On ThE ReaL.🎉🍺🔥

[@antoneperez7217]

@@readyalways1414 💪🏽💯

[@j.smith301]

Much respect to Jayson, as a class of 2016 hooper I remember watching them middle school mixtapes! It’s been dope to witness his success in the league. Been the truth 💯

[@jgoulet2127]

He a CHAMP☘️

[@stevetchocolate]

Tatum, you are the champion now - repeating is tough, everyone will be looking to beat the defending champion

[@BandoLandoIII]

Fire pod! I appreciate JT old spirit and Melo getting better asf every pod… keep it up🔥🔥

[@lilliewynn6335]

Congratulations on winning the Chip. Wishing you nothing but the best in the future. ❤

[@YungTone614]

Salute to J.T im not a Boston fan but he deserves it glad to see the young bull get a Chip. Kobe smiling down on u brother 💯💪. Melo and Kid Mero keep running this shit up 💯💪

[@ke3p1tco0l2]

24:18 Idk why I thought it was hilarious when Melo said, “I take my hat off…” while wearing a hat… that he didn’t actually take off. I know it’s a figure of speech, so don’t come after me. It just made me laugh a bit lol Great freakin interview!

[@Mr.drew147]

I hope Tatum keeps that “come try to take this chip from me b*tch” attitude the whole season 😤

[@donmacmilly]

This right here will be the death of sports media and i love it. Players lock in with each other and lock into hip hop culture entertainment and just interview and speak among they own.

[@b-gamer340]

Happy for Tatum and JB.. 🍀🍀🏆🏆. Just let people talk..

[@FreeSmokeTcB]

Appreciate the growth of this podcast. Team doing great!

[@chrystophergladhill5577]

Tatum will go down as a top 10 ever

[@joebowen8599]

Tatum and duece gone be the next father son to play nba together

[@Tsunami_Hawk]

Why Jordan brand didn’t make a bigger deal about Luka vs Tatum

[@kimtoncoleman8934]

It's a win/win for Jordan brand of either won

[@michaelwilliams3461]

Yeah I thought that too. Marketing should’ve been crazy

[@cvieng2]

I bet they already made a commercial of whoever win.. that’s why Tatum commercial came out right after Celtics won

[@Tsunami_Hawk]

@@michaelwilliams3461 I agree they dropped the ball in my opinion

[@Tsunami_Hawk]

@@kimtoncoleman8934 but you trying to be on top like it look like Jordan still want to keep pumping out them retros forever

[@cwispypata]

This podcast slaps hard like it's so entertaining to listen to players' perspective on things besides watching them hoop. Like damn, NBA coulda capitalized with this kinda format but good for yall to make it yer own. Hope yall keep making shows for the next season or so, this is loads better than listening to mainstream takes 💯💯

[@rahtaylor7651]

Good interview. I like Tatum acknowledging the critics on social media

[@JayeBoogie1017]

I must give credit where its due This was a really cool interview! Salute to all 3 brothers for this one

[@chumaifezue4896]

This was a dope collab. JT really admires melo too. Big Duece really poppin out this summer lol. He deserves it. Much respect 🙏🏿☘️💯

[@nomansjam3950]

Yo' Mad Respect Mello This Masshole has always had Love for your Game🤙

[@liooliva4023]

This episode took y’all to another level fosho’ great to see y’all on an upwards trajectory. Shout out to Melo. Future HOF’er and shoutout to Mero. I grew up in the Bronx too so every time you mention it I can relate 😂 I don’t fuck with Boston either but shoutout to Tatum too. Pure hooper, could retire right now at 26 and already have had a better career than most pros ever.

[@aieshadaniels6104]

I'm from Brooklyn same sentiment I love the heart Knicks play with but #Celtics is next level type of play and everybody thinking because KP out for 6 months they going laydown. I'm willing to presume they get deeper finding other ways to win because #Mazzulla has become a DAWG! #7uice going to be an even better defender and #JT0 shall be a even better playmaker, defender & shot selector! #RunItBack it's good for the #NBA league they'll be the first since the gsw!

[@timsweeney684]

Celtics will be fine without KP as long as they still have Horford. They got through the East without him this year, although that will be much harder next year if he’s hurt in the playoffs again

[@nofacade100]

Another great show. It’s so cool to see one my top 3 basketball players of all time in this element. Stay Melo!!

[@spirenguard]

Jay Tayyytum 🏀⛹️🤾

[@brandonsanders3212]

37:36 Jordan in your phone under Uncle Mike is flex flex 💪🏾😂😂

[@onetake721]

Got my boy out his shell!! JT best player in the world!!!

[@whois-iv5bv]

melo get Jaylen Brown on the podcast please!!

[@kingcollins3965]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@clutch7548]

@@kingcollins3965How is that funny? You’re a clown

[@clutch7548]

@@kingcollins3965Just because you dont like Brown you need to spam emotes like a 12 year old girl?

[@kingcollins3965]

@clutch7548 calm down kiddo. Get out your feelings. Bro don't know you or care about you. 😂😂😂😂

[@clutch7548]

@@kingcollins3965 Why would i expect Brown to know me, are you mentally challenged? Why do you act like a little kid? “Hahahahaha he said Jaylen Brown”

[@Kekejewels]

Jayson... I am so very proud of you...

[@nsp74]

congratz JT. You deserve all the praises for what you have achieved in your 7 year NBA career

[@dlo9889]

Tatum 🐐

[@anasshahid224]

Great interview guys! Jason Tatum is the man! Love his chill vibe 😊

[@brucehunt3895]

That Melo cup is hard

[@manuel007dragon]

The Kid got that Don Flamingo laugh 😂

[@Instantur]

Tatum got that supervillian laugh lmao

[@bunsii]

TATUM LOOKS SO FINEEEE W THE BUZZCUT

[@xavierwillifordjr3412]

The 7pm moment, high school to nba finals was a wild transition. Thought the video skipped to the end.

[@mp2_]

Respect JT 🫡

[@blackprix]

As a longtime Celtics fan 1958 when I was 10 years old, I’ve seen them all, the greats of the greats and the teams made it happen. Playing for the Celtics is different and you have to be here to understand it. I’m glad for this team because it is a team game and you can’t win without each other. And I’m happy for JT and JB because they’ve been getting the crap for a little while, and it shouldn’t have happened, but they came through it, flying colors! And they’re still young and they’re still championships😊☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️‼️

[@DozierDoinWork]

Dope interview 🔥🔥

[@natevereen8780]

Villain Tatum would be tuff

[@user-hs3yv5os1z]

Harlem ny...peace melo...great interview 7pm in Brooklyn...Always Thumbs up 👍 for 7pm in Brooklyn...Always.

[@youngdai9094]

Yall stepping up yall guest game champ

[@boston_loud92]

Damn Melo basically Interviewed Himself. He talked the whole time

[@RichWinns2]

Fire interview 😂🔥

[@IsomSeales]

i’ve been noticing for a while how Melo’s Ralph Lauren game is on point.. he be wearing a lot pieces I got

[@jmay5354]

10/10 episode!!

[@charleswjr80]

Great Interview! Congrats to JT Champ!!!

[@godscologne389]

I always felt like Jayson Tatum got a sleeping dog in him. He just don’t have to go there in his career rn but eventually I do feel there will be a season where he finally let go of the reigns 🤷🏾‍♂️ Congrats to the Chip

[@thebigthreesolos5603]

Facts

[@yedeydreamer777]

JT… good dude! Real champs go back and support their community!

[@bryceisnice6]

Melo how tf I ain’t know you had a pod gang? This 🔥

[@InfamousSslickX]

All that he's accomplished at 19 is wild

[@GlueGuy20]

Love podcasts. It's always NBA stars, and some other guy like me.

[@daydreamhero1374]

JT the man..love this dude since his rookie years, JB too..

[@b-gamer340]

Facts

[@brxndxnr5377]

Tatum Gianni’s and joker are already hall of famers btw

[@stephenwhite7283]

STL BABY‼️

[@Galacticinnovation-pm8ub]

✊🏾☘️🏆Boston baby born and raised …let’s go champ

[@Iamwetheppl]

Great interview, wish it was longer

[@Seriks-wrld]

Carmelo this was very funny and cool to see and hear from Jayson himself. Your Boy Kid Mero is clownin

[@Jaetootact]

my two goats in one pod, lets go

[@kanokadafi]

Dope episode but now I need that Lo jacket Melo! lol

[@bobbysmith8549]

Me personally I never heard anyone say Tatum isn’t going to be champion one day . The anticipation was high cause ppl felt you should already be a champion , ppl always look at things in a negative light

[@KingJerbear]

I agree, but the thing is what people actually think, and what they type on social media are two completely different things. Tatum cant even log on the internet without people hatin his whole career

[@bobbysmith8549]

@@KingJerbear I agree with that , true words

[@merkdaedae7047]

Anyone else wearing their Tatum jersey watching this? 🤔☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@PoppasPlaygroundX]

Austin reeves perfect example how Olympics pushes your game to the next level him and Ant

[@clutch7548]

Ant didnt need that to become who he was this season. And didnt Reeves play worse than last season?

[@CJRozay]

Aww man, if y’all in Vegas with it, wonder if you got more interviews being out there

[@ygrezzie]

Congrats on the Chip 🤙

[@delbertprince5302]

What's up Melo??? Congratulation to Jayson!!!!!! Brooklyn Stand up

[@thegodhimself3433]

Can’t hate JT he’s pure class

[@marcbiennestin9307]

LETS GO JT☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️ BOSTON VS ERRBODY🏆 Get mad about it (and we going back to back🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋)