Jayson Tatum’s Mom Takes on Critics as His Non-Kevin Durant Strategy Shields Him from Trauma

Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics is taking a different approach to media scrutiny as he prepares for the Finals against Dallas. Unlike Kevin Durant, who engages directly with critics, Tatum avoids the media to maintain focus and avoid past traumas. His mother, however, has been vocal against critics. Analyst Bill Simmons highlighted on his podcast that the Celtics are aware of the media narratives. Despite a strong season, the team has faced criticism for supposedly having an easy path to the Finals. Tatum's emotional recovery from previous Finals losses underscores the importance of his strategy to stay away from social media negativity.
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