Jayson Tatum Talks Playing with Broken Wrist, Relationship with Jaylen Brown & More w/ Taylor Rooks

Celtics star was LIVE in the B/R App with Taylor Rooks and discussed working out with KD, his Finals experience and more. Catch the full episode right here!
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00:00 - Cold Open
00:58 - Crawsover
05:46 - 2022 NBA Finals
22:44 - Pressure of Leading a Team
26:18 - Undisclosed Wrist Injury
30:57 - Celtics Turnaround & Jayson’s relationship with Jaylen Brown
45:06 - Star vs Superstar
54:01 - Life with Deuce
01:02:21 - Video from Jaysons Mom
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[@wosenemma8648]

Great confidence but not arrogance. That’s why I always trust him that he will bounce back. Can’t wait to see Celtics game!

[@ethandew1768]

When your the best on the Celtics team offensively you get a bit of confidence

[@McMuffinManLol]

fr, everyone hating him for losing the finals when he's still so young

[@easymoneysniper2634]

@@McMuffinManLol he will get over it and gonna come back 💪🏻

[@ixel_4x]

I think his path might be similar to Brons, (hope not as many finals losses) but Bron went to the finals in year 4-5 same with Tatum and both loss so it interesting to see what happens next

[@masterbuten5953]

Go to Warriors JT! Will be happy to trade wiseman, kuminga and Poole for you!

[@NotebookLives]

Fans, please listen closely to what Tatum is saying about his mental-state as a professional in the league; how depressed they get after a huge loss, the pressure to prove that they’re great, the relentless work it takes to succeed. The way that y’all slander, scrutinize, and crush these individuals for falling short in a sport that requires great TEAM-effort, is insane. Most of you don’t put yourselves in their shoes or understand all that has to go right for them to win, yet you discredit their legacies and their character everyday. Troll accounts, hate pages, spreading narratives on every video of them. These guys are humans who deserve respect. The way he said that he thinks about losing in that Finals EVERY DAY and obsesses over what he could’ve done differently…it really hit home. NBA players have Sports Psychologists for a reason, and a lot of it comes from 85% of y’all. This community needs to be better.

[@corduroyvintage]

TAAAAALLLKK!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@notyouraverage10k95]

Nah frfr tho

[@ARCANExx]

Kevin love said the same thing the year after they won cause of the expectations

[@rwandarevolution]

thank you

[@bostonceltics2691]

Bro I’m $200 short on rent that’s real depression Lmfao 🤣 this man is filthy rich he will be okay

[@MrThisguy200]

Tatum’s perspective as a parent is incredible. His mom is just as much a star as he is.

[@pipertv3626]

That’s His Foundation .

[@enjoylife1239]

he half white...white side of brains working in tatum head

[@JustEverton]

@@enjoylife1239 ???

[@enjoylife1239]

@@JustEverton his mother white....he thinking like white men...so thats why he sounds smart

[@JustEverton]

@@enjoylife1239 ?????????????

[@stefanjones3979]

Taylor is truly a GREAT journalist! Getting family members involved, allowing him time to process questions, and leaving things open-ended is the right way to conduct an interview but also make it unique.

[@_KITE]

Honestly, my favorite part of this was seeing JT's mom shoutout her son. She's a proud mother, and she has definitely earned that right. Taylor, you are also on the road to being one of the great sportscasters of our time!

[@ballmixes3588]

I don’t know what you talking about this woman is stupid af “Jayson Tatum?? What’s it like to be Ya know Jayson Tatum? You do know you’re the Jason Tatum? Fans can talk about you but you’re jayson Tatum.” 👩🚫

[@TheDeenOverDuniya]

I love how Tatum is honest and up front with his opinions. Especially with the superstar topic. This guy Tatum is extremely humble and will be one of the best players in the history of the NBA to come.

[@myviewsonly8980]

“That’s really what you do it for. The excitement on kid’s faces.” That’s an awesome sound bite. It’s so true and I’m glad to hear a player say that. Remembering being a child and how amazing it was to see Tracy McGrady in turns and Caicos along with juwan Howard. So fun.

[@busy_bee2218]

Love how well spoken Jay is. Very confident but not cocky. Very well balanced young man. His parents did a wonderful job raising him and I have no doubt that he will do the same with deuce.

[@jeanine945]

Yes his parents did 👏👏👏👏🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sameerawarsi827]

this guy has found a way to be vulnerable and not sound whiny. guys, especially athletes, tend to get a lot of scrutiny for talking about their struggles, insecurities, reasons for not winning, how hard it is to win, etc. but he is just so genuine it just pulls you in and you really hear him out.

[@Ekirk35]

The fact that he is a great dad makes me respect him even more

[@killpaleface3279]

@@ahwhqgqmdhwhwhhzhb damn A how you know?

[@curtisroach9053]

@@killpaleface3279 Exactly

[@AbsoleteAim]

@@ahwhqgqmdhwhwhhzhb You Deuce?

[@Jayyddeenn]

@@ahwhqgqmdhwhwhhzhb damn deuce tell ‘em how you feel

[@marianacosta3314]

@@Jayyddeenn 💀💀💀😭 he thinks he is him (deuce)

[@lucasniland]

Future MVP and Champ ☘️ Humility mixed with confidence creates legends. Legends bounce back 🔥

[@ZoDrama]

Lol Future is now I got winning MVP next year book it

[@ilyasdualeg6319]

@@ZoDrama curry LBJ kd are more likely to win it and them niggas are like 40

[@rafalnowak197]

To win mvp hi need more triple double. I wish this season gonna be better

[@mondytelfort4709]

I love how he mentioned how for the Celtics to go from the 11th seed to the 2nd seed, they had to play the last 35-40 games like their life depended on it. And then after that, made it to the Finals after playing two 7-game series. I feel like everybody acknowledged that they had a tough playoff journey because of the back-to-back 7 game series but, oftentimes, the media made it seem like they purposely put themselves in those compromising situations where their season was on the line. How easily was it forgotten that they literally dug themselves out of a huge hole during the 2nd half of the regular season to then make it to the finals!? That's unheard of! Of course they were GASSED! For him to emphasize that he had nothing left shows that, at the end of the day, no matter how many sizable feats they overcome - they're still human. Yes, he's young and has accomplished so much in a short period of time but he still deserves grace. These players are harder on themselves than anyone can ever be.He's so grounded and sure of himself, It's going to take him far - talent aside. After this interview, how can you not believe in him and the C's

[@zohoro96]

And after that back to back 7 game series then they have to meet the monster team of gsw like that shit is tough and add that gsw play style is tough to play against like the wearing you down kind of style i mean its tough

[@jaydontcare]

coming from a Celtics fan, this is a great comment. you are an awesome individual 👏🏾

[@christineryan6564]

You can see why his mom is so proud of him! We are all so proud of him. He knows who he is, he is an amazing Dad, and is 1000% dedicated to his craft. I wish the moon, the stars and the galaxy for him. Don't ever change JT! And you will get MVP and a championship, no doubt about it. Beyond proud to have you on our team. You, JB and Marcus are some of the finest men and athletes we've ever had the privilege to watch. You all have the Russell Hustle, are committed to growing and changing your game for the good of the team, and give your all in pursuit of excellence.

[@chancemack]

Taylor is good at her job. She’s fine as all outdoors but you can tell she’s prepared and players are comfortable talking to her.

[@akeembell6384]

Wasn’t expecting bro to say that about having a kid at 19. I’m happy you were blessed with Deuce Brother your a great example of a father and you’ve definitely gained a fan outside of basketball!

[@chris_favreau]

I was skeptical about what the quality of this interview would be like, but this was an amazing interview. She asked really great questions and kept the conversation going in wonderful ways. I was very impressed. I'm a long time C's fan (since '85), and this is one of the best interviews that I've watched. My hat's off to Taylor.

[@timothygoudzand1924]

This interview gave me so much believe in the Celtics going forward. Get back season ☘️☘️☘️

[@strongattherim]

Lol He’ll choke again you’ll see

[@lllightskindude]

😂🤣😅

[@driplordjay510]

Maan I been ready for the season to start back up since we took that last L in game 6 ,I’m also glad we made it through off season without trading any major pieces of our roster and only adding to it with brogdan and galanari 🙏☘️☘️we are ready for whatever 💯

[@eliyarrows2456]

Tatum has all the makings for being one of the faces of the league. He’s a killer on offense, he’s plays his heart out on defense, he’s humble, he’s constantly trying to get better, and he understands that you need to give back to the game. Hopefully people remember that his 6 games in the finals were some of his worst games ever and that he has been amazing for the entirety of his career. People think he’s inconsistent as a whole now when I watch almost all his games and that’s just not true, he may have an off shooting night but he gets 10 assists in that game he knows how to impact games in a winning way.

[@focrs]

Jayson Tatum my favorite player. I love watching him and his personality. Very genuine dude

[@TwentyTimes]

For people saying he is lying about his injury cuz they lost the finals just KZbin “Jayson Tatum Dunk on Giannis” I remember watching this live and wondering why he kept grabbing his wrist and even before wondering why he had his wrist wrapped. Now we know why. Respect JT ☘️🙏🏾

[@estephanlebron7799]

But he was able to shoot that makes no sense but w.e. will see this year

[@kimberlybecoatstudio7020]

@@estephanlebron7799 hush.

[@RealBased]

The best player was always playing with an injury on the losing team 😂

[@TwentyTimes]

@@estephanlebron7799 it wasn’t his shooting hand. It was his left wrist. That still would effect it though

[@lllightskindude]

@@TwentyTimes He dropped 40 in the heat series and 30 in the finals then he choked games 4-6 no that's just him

[@suav3m3dulla82]

Amazing Interview. Amazing Content. Thank You Guys 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@Scarfacerican]

Great interview.. Dope message from his mom at the end!! Much respect

[@ITHINKTHEREFOREITIS]

Kudos to Taylor Rooks and the Bleacher Report for this very insightful, very in depth interviews. It's like you took all the questions from fans and audience and people and asked all of em for us. More power and we need more interviews like this. Clearly well researched and interviewer knows what she's asking about.

[@t.sangrini]

I love my Warriors but I love me some Jayson Tatum, he is so humble and such a great player and no doubt he will be a champion soon❤❤

[@gregorypruitt2021]

Been watching this young man since middle school here in St.Louis. He is a product of both his parents!! Hats off Brandi & Justin♥💯💯

[@deezydzh]

STL stand up bay-beeee

[@gregorypruitt2021]

@@deezydzh ALL DAY ERRRRRR DAY!!!!

[@rachelllllll00]

DOPE and GENUINE interview. Taylor is the goat

[@islemrm2002]

and she's really bad with all due respect

[@dantevarona8962]

what you smoking

[@davidloera2069]

She’s mid

[@islemrm2002]

@@davidloera2069 you don't know ball

[@davidloera2069]

@@islemrm2002 what does ball have to do with her not being able to get the most out of her guest .

[@Officialaccount365]

Great interview 😢the end got me cause I completely understand with my two lil kids i was never the biggest Tatum fan but I respect him alot more now

[@marskeins]

Love Jayson kind of broke my heart a bit to hear about his wrist injury. That's something that could possibly bother this dude for the rest of his career. And yet he didn't want surgery etc all that mattered was winning. I understand!! Hope it heals fully now.

[@shaunholkko1380]

Taylor is such a talented interviewer.

[@andrewgrant624]

Jayson Tatum is a class Act. Truly deserves everything that he accomplishes in his career

[@akeembell6384]

Master class interview!!!

[@justiekavena5369]

Love how this was filmed like a day ago then released a day or so later💫

[@nelxson2000]

Brilliant and insightful interview 👏

[@d17-]

Jayson Tatum! What a player, if he manages to fully put it together it’s long for the rest of the league. 🍀

[@ethanp8381]

Humble man. He will be back to the finals. I’m sure of it.

[@andresdelportillo9917]

He’s just coming up with excuses , that wrist ain’t have shit to due with all them turnovers and airballs

[@swup9851]

@@andresdelportillo9917 Bro they literally showed you him getting hurt and then wincing in pain smh. He was airballing wide open 3 pointers, you think that's normal for a first team all nba player? He was asked a question and he answered it truthfully, it's not an excuse but a fact. He never said "We would have won if I was healthy" or putting any blame on it.

[@juliorodriguezbrown831]

@@andresdelportillo9917 Did he Blame hos peformence on the wrist NO he just said he had a injury during the season hatin ass nigga smh

[@mannydaprofit2869]

@@swup9851 exactly but these haters are funny as hell

[@n8tethegr8t20]

@@andresdelportillo9917 i mean he had many turnovers from dribbling which the wrist could have made dribbling a little more difficult or different, and jaylen rose even spoke on the airballs and he notice when he was the games and missed airballs that something was off with jt

[@TChoice_91]

The league better hope this finals made him a monster, the east will be better for it.

[@andresdelportillo9917]

Nah Wiggins will always own that ass

[@kraxqs]

He coming back ready to take lives

[@cameronlawson8717]

Fasho! now they added Brogdon.. no more pressure to create they own shot (JB, Tatum)

[@ilovebasketball666]

@@cameronlawson8717 and Danilo

[@chrissywashington8897]

I'm so proud of the Man.. not just the Player that's he's become! I was a True Celtics fan before, but now I'm like yall can't say nothing about My Team! ☘💚

[@keithjonesjr7997]

Great interview good vibes 🙌 👌

[@aieshadaniels6104]

That's why he is putting in all the work to get their beyond any doubts and achieve the ultimate goal!!!

[@withbillyj]

EXXXXXXXCCCCCEEEEEENNNNNTTTTT interview. You’re such a wonderful interviewer and journalist. The way you listen and allow what you’re hearing to further guide the conversation is superb.

[@Liam-eh2cx]

idk why but this hit me dif man.... its inspiration to me. its gonna help push me to who i want to becom

[@jeanine945]

I love this young man. His parents did a wonderful job with him. He’s fine but humble. I pray that his steps continue to be ordered by God ❤️🙏🏼

[@judgeonan4526]

I loved watching basketball when I was a kid because of MJ. I love playing the sport at the age of 32 because of JT. He has a good heart and a great attitude. Humble but not shy.

[@deesmith8714]

Taylor, this was such an amazing interview! Excellent job showing Jason Tatum as a real person and the other side of him.

[@likylake9503]

This interview 🔥🔥

[@jordonwatkins2022]

Jt is so down to earth super humble and love his game

[@bizzy6845]

Definitely need to post all her interviews on youtube

[@edwinalopez5095]

Excellent interview!!!

[@matthewdowling6549]

Love him as a player, love him as a person

[@josephwoodle2846]

What an amazing interview. Tatum is a great person. Big fan

[@jcity943]

Great interview

[@makhiswinging302]

Can't wait to see the C's get back. Jt needs to play better the next time we're in the finals. He's such a great player and person and I just want to see him and this team accomplish the ultimate goal☘🏆

[@Luka77Legend]

He will comes with experience we definitely will be back

[@mrrealestatebos]

love this guy he was a supa star in the making the day he joined the league!

[@carlinjames9475]

This was an amazing interview. JT explaining how difficult it is to lead a team. Thats why people need to relax on bashing players like Siakam, Tatum, etc. Sometimes it takes time for players to learn how to lead properly

[@rickypheng6433]

Exactly this dude is like 24 and made it to the finals that’s crazy he’ll bounce back though

[@SoulSearch1111]

This was a great interview.

[@theQuasi]

Jayson Tatum plays with a lot of confidence, he doesn't let the negativity get to him, he didn't play his best in the finals, but he will for sure BOUNCE BACK, what he is doing at his age is incredible! Always focused, gets better every single year!

[@kevingomes8416]

He’s gonna be in that MVP Congo this year watch

[@theQuasi]

@@kevingomes8416 im a C’s fan i believe it too

[@terrancewashington6308]

Bless up🤘🏾

[@jacobthomas5187]

This man Tatum gon be a FLAMETHROWER this year. Let's go C's!

[@akeembell6384]

And I absolutely hope my daughter emulates Taylor rooks! Amazing young woman!

[@agangleta5416]

That part with his mom is precious

[@bigtimedreams3196]

Really good stuff!!

[@richporter9135]

GREAT INTERVIEW JT

[@mstr.beaster]

Great interview, we learned more about JT💪🏻, and Taylor is soooo freakkinn gorgeousss, that black beauty is stunninggg🔥

[@BlckgalAnointed]

Another great Interview Taylor, this kept me through my last hour of work. I used to watch Love Jones with my mom growing up too lol Idk what she was thinking, I think I would flip if my kids watched Love Jones 🤣

[@karabosegola8433]

Amazing job Taylor 👏🏾👏🏾

[@Annie-jt9km]

He’s such a good dad, bro!

[@ffffatherfriendsfamily628]

Shout out to her for asking a good question being an introvert with a high calling

[@dontaviousdouglas2309]

Tell Em Run It Back Kid🤞🏾.. It’s Up & Downs Gone Get Better & Learn From That Experience Of Coming Up Short And It’ll Do Nothing But Make Him Better In The Long Run. All The Confidence And Faith In The World He Gone Respond BigTime From This. My Guy.

[@PfromTheSuburbs]

Fire interview

[@mehoo8]

I want a long interview with him and JB

[@blacksouljah6970]

Big JT Great interview

[@Officialaccount365]

Best interview of the year Taylor rooks is a beast

[@mannydaprofit2869]

Respect my boy Tatum . ☘️🍀

[@aviaforrester1481]

you have a great work ethic

[@j.b.872]

I love his humble ❤️

[@senorapadmanathan6807]

I didn’t know either of them but just through the entire interview because I couldn’t stop shipping them they just looked cute

[@IchBinEinBerliner1939]

fr

[@wildheart2978]

@@IchBinEinBerliner1939Right!? Jayson and Taylor would make beautiful children.

[@IchBinEinBerliner1939]

@@wildheart2978 So true. Taylor is a beautiful woman and Tatum is a handsome guy

[@youngdai9094]

Cant wait to hit a couple boston games this year💪🏾

[@kevingomes8416]

Facts we got 40+ home games to

[@lindajoseph6611]

His story is so sad, thank God for a supportive mum, God bless

[@ImThatSmooth]

Yoo, no cap, you can hear the pain in his voice when he talks about that finals, you can hear it in him he wants that second chance , if he gets it he’s gettin a ring

[@Ryan-tb6mr]

The Jordan 14 Jayson Tatum Mustang PE ~ waiting for this to drop 🍀

[@Dtown1996]

I wonder how many NBA players slid in Taylor Rooks DMs

[@jz6025]

im sure a good amount knocked already

[@amandaWrushen]

@@jz6025 why?

[@barryplays1687]

Tatum really inspires us a lot and most of the time he has good quotes for us and him and the celtics will win a chip

[@gregorydeleon8394]

Being a few years older than JT I still strive to be as good a father as him! He’s a true goat in the making 💯

[@adaukwunnamdi]

I’m not crying 😭❤️❤️

[@moodfanatic8455]

The way Rooks stood by her definition of what she thinks superstar is made me really respect her as a top interviewer/talk-host. Got to be intimidating to tell a "borderline" superstar what a "superstar" is and how many of them she belives there is. All in all i really like her! She's doing a great job interacting, articulating great questions which make them (in this case, JT) formulate wellthought answers.

[@3030hp]

kudos to Tatum for staying focused.

[@nassiromar]

Shit wouldn’t be able to 😭

[@jonmeekins9439]

Nbs would’ve folded w a bad jawn like det Infront of me

[@ARCANExx]

He has a girl, she bad

[@sostdm617]

His girl puts her to shame plus he always has bad jawn on him so it's nothing to him

[@ARCANExx]

@@sostdm617 Ella mia , buggin

[@mattpardo142]

You're my favorite player you will be forever improve good and bad don't worry I'll be right there for you the best I could do for you God bless you and Deuce

[@CR71987]

Jayson Tatum is a superstar there is no doubt in my mind Plus he respects his mom and he’s a good dad 👍

[@hughrodgers6552]

Great questions young lady!

[@SSJRome]

Dame and Kyrie are both superstars in their own right. Nuff said .

[@SSJRome]

@Alex F that’s a whole different argument than whether he’s a superstar or not

[@nebieli7062]

Neither are superstars

[@notyouraverage10k95]

@Alex F he’s a superstar just accept it like y’all clowns rlly feed into these dumb ass narratives like a ring doesn’t determine if u are a superstar bc if that’s the case khris Middleton a superstar, jrue holiday a superstar,Jordan Poole, Andre Wiggins,draymond green a superstar,Kyle Lowry,pascal, Fred,pj tucker etc who all won but wasn’t even the best player on their team lol come now make this make sense a ring doesn’t make u a superstar it just makes u a winner and something to show for as a accomplishment

[@josesutherland8627]

@Alex F ai, tmac and Vince ain’t superstars with your logic. Dave has been carrying a team on his back for how long.

[@SSJRome]

@@nebieli7062 if neither are superstars then nobody is

[@christianbaltazar902]

Give it up to my cousin n I for bring the hoop that we balled up on all night. Legendary

[@bryanthales2717]

I really like JT's interviews !!! This one and the other with Dray are awesome. And I really like the way he talked about being a parent !

[@TheDiegoo17]

Look how much more comfortable Tatum is now compared to the first interview she did with him. It’s actually mad

[@aieshadaniels6104]

Look their core 123 being Marcus, Jaylen & Jayson were leading Leaders and they turned it around before the trade! Then just kept it rolling now they taking to another level!!!

[@dtweezy29]

He's capable of being one of the best Celtics ever! I hope he stays healthy

[@lindajoseph6611]

People like Lebron, Giannis, AD, Haliburton, are selfish, hog the ball, behave badly if things dont go their way not Tatum, hes a gentle soul, yet haters try to destroy him and his team, change to another team if u not happy, Boston is the Best

[@dtweezy29]

@@lindajoseph6611 what did you hear of my comment that made you reply that way? If healthy, he will be one of the best Celtics ever. I don't really understand why you would comment this

[@Malik-lg2dg]

I would love to see the Celtics match up with the Mavs in the finals in the next few years. JT vs. Luka could be Bron vs. Kobe on steroids because of the media.

[@VonAndrade]

Would love to watch that aswell.

[@riverdixon6208]

No just no stop it

[@ARCANExx]

@@riverdixon6208 he’s not wrong

[@reginaldrichardson4151]

Dude aint nobody trying to watch the mavs in the finals lol

[@Cam-zb7ut]

@@reginaldrichardson4151 tell that to the 30 million people living in Texas I’m not even from Texas but I’d like to see it

[@JY6forlife]

Honestly I had a feeling something was off about Tatum after the heat series. Glad he tried his hardest to still win. We'll be back!

[@kevingomes8416]

Facts it was even before that I was telling everyone something was wrong with him you could just tell

[@rickypheng6433]

@@kevingomes8416 yeah watching him hold his wrist and his whole ass body language made you know something ain’t right

[@collinsacheampong5867]

MVP and a championship, so shall it be Tatum. You can do it. Yes you can. All the best.

[@SHOTBYPAT_]

49:00 a superstar is determined not on the reaction fans give you. Someone who ppl can’t stop talking about.

[@wokeupstupid3424]

We are pulling for deuce btw JT. He can be his own man!!!