10 Burning Questions with Jayson Tatum | Sports Illustrated

Sports Illustrated celebrates its 70th anniversary with an exclusive cover shoot celebrating Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics winning their 18th championship. During the 70 year SI run, the Celtics have been the winningest franchise in sports.
Jayson sat down to answer 10 burning questions, including his reaction to internet memes about his championship celebrations, his relationship with Jaylen Brown, having son Deuce by his side, and his mindset heading into the Paris Olympic Games.
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[@CalebPendleton-j9c]

He's got such a great demeanor about him, just a rock solid dude all around and handles outside criticism very professionally.

[@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💯💯

[@avthecool129]

@@JERWINIVANCORBETA love ur tears 😂

[@bulljiver9629]

@@JERWINIVANCORBETAhow pathetic😂

[@JERWINIVANCORBETA]

@@avthecool129 am I lying tho?

[@zackellison6937]

Much deserved!!! After all of the criticism he has received - to finally get a ring must feel like a weight off his shoulders ! Excited to see his game take another step ! Go Celtics !!! 🍀🏆

[@ke3p1tco0l2]

I love how he remains unbothered by the clowning and can have a good laugh at all the memes. Yeah, maybe he's a bit corny, but at least he's self-aware. That type of demeanor will help him stay level-headed.

[@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💯💯

[@KiddKlutch3420]

@@JERWINIVANCORBETAseems like stuff like this makes him laugh so keep writing this stuff 😂 while he keeps winning and laughing at yall

[@gardenia4882]

Proud to have JT representing Boston. Glad he's true to himself and his values and doesn't put on a fake loudmouth, obnoxious persona on like the NBA and media wants him to. Go JT!! Go the C's! ☘️

[@curtislinden9297]

its so funny because the only people who want him to be unlike himself, are haters. They aren't fans of him so idk why they spend so much energy on it

[@WST2478]

​@@curtislinden9297Well said!

[@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💯💯

[@V07DXwethegoat]

Jayson Tatum is probably the best in the world you deserved that chip bro love jt 🍀❤

[@V07DXwethegoat]

Srry love you jt

[@ChrizzLau69]

Watching Deuce grow is a blessing as a Celtics fan.

[@chumaifezue4896]

He's certainly THAT GUY 😤💪🏿☘️💯

[@Musika809]

The new blood and face of the league whether the haters want it or not!

[@caligator3630]

🔥🔥 champ!!

[@goriotv2023]

I love this guy since from the start. Congratulations Jayson Tatum! Bleed Green!

[@Godtier609]

Let's Goooo Celticz Nation!!

[@TheMysticCastle42]

His mom did an amazing job raising him.

[@user-ix5pl4et9q]

A very young man very professional too. Yes his mother raised a good son .. And alot of love in that family , Deuce is just precious .!!! L❤

[@Peacehardly]

Goat

[@robinmahan101]

Enjoy your time to shine Mr. Tatum!!! You deserve it 💚💚💚☘️

[@nikost3549]

A champion all around!

[@VodkaUSMC]

Yessir! Get you some champ. Boston Celtics is the greatest franchise of all time. Haters can cry about it.

[@moisesalmonte8271]

Facts

[@Hiyaaydi]

Great guy!

[@lindawestbrook9099]

Us folks in The Lou are so proud of you 👍🏾 we love watching you play. So stay cool 😎 and bring home that gold , because you deserve it; on the floor or on the wood. #314 #PEACE

[@picknick3]

hell ye, f the haters

[@britt7233]

jt the chosen one

[@marianacosta3314]

YOUNG GOAT JAYSON TATUM

[@Kekejewels]

I love this so very much ❤❤❤❤❤

[@paulg.dunphy1501]

Let's go champ! Definitely more levels to unlock. I mean just give current Tatum his 1st/2nd year shooting percentages... he'd be ridiculous

[@brownbenplumm9027]

Go get banner 19!

[@Robin-xt7yo]

JT 🏆💚☘️

[@TonyGunzzz]

Tatum is a class act

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

CRAZY that he's only 19 year old 😅🤣😂😅🤣🤣😂😂😅😅😂🤣😂😂😂😂🤣😂😅😅😅😂🤣😂😂😅😅😅😅😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😅😅😂🤣🤣😂😂😂😂

[@TheMysticCastle42]

“Tied with the Lakers for a very long time” The Lakers and Celtics were tied for a grand total of 4 years in the last 76 years (2020-2024) 🤣

[@aviaforrester1481]

ah, a NBA players work is never done

[@BeautifulCC00]

Gotta be the hair

[@cameronclark3927]

Holy aura

[@brandonadams7146]

🍀

[@docauch5938]

We really gotta waste a question asking about Cooper Flagg lol

[@Corum-x3s]

$900,000,000

[@stephonadair5931]

Heart,Soul,⭐️ You can think like Kobe Bryant but you’ll never be KB. Do you think you’re better than him 🤔 the same way he thought he would pass Mike. Kobe never said it publicly but Lamar let us know the bus ride.

[@Peter_Gazer]

0mins

[@him4882]

This guy has no aura 😂 Mr monotone man

[@WST2478]

People just repeat whatever they have recently heard in the Media 😂 get your own material.

[@curtislinden9297]

@@WST2478 they must hate, its the only way to feel better about him winning 😂

[@WST2478]

​@@curtislinden9297Facts!

[@him4882]

@@WST2478 don’t matter if it’s repeated because it’s true 😂

[@williejones7878]

Your mom really wasted that abortion money I gave her. You shouldn’t be here

[@troybrea]

Stop trying, to be cool. And be your self

[@lonewolfvule4682]

Even with all the editing, they couldn't hide the fact that he has a personality of a bag of chips. But as long as he stays boring and keeps wining, as a Celtics fan I'm O.K. with that.

[@gardenia4882]

I like his stoic, reserved, humble demeanor. That's how men should be. Being a loudmouth is effiminate.

[@lonewolfvule4682]

@@gardenia4882 Who said he has to be a loudmouth?

[@nikobellic2515]

It’s funny, nobody ever said that about Tim Duncan. It was never a problem that Kevin Durant wasn’t a personality and just wanted to play ball and win

[@coinpayucoinpayu]

NAH AUTISM TATUM NOT CHAMP

[@bandobandicoot13]

ask him if he knows his actual father?

[@WST2478]

Why?

[@Kekejewels]

Logout

[@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💯💯

[@boston1976]

Again, you're either a bot or a human that let JT spend a lot of time in your head😂 Your posting on a video about him, not the other way around! Take a deep breath.

[@williejones7878]

Stop eating dogs 🫵🏻

[@robinmahan101]

You forgot one. The haters are jealous people with miserable lives ✅

[@njflip4984]

Its been a month, u still butthurt my guy??? 😂😂😂

[@williejones7878]

@@JERWINIVANCORBETA continue Asian hate

[@owmegwoagm]

"Face of the league" wouldn't get under 1k views in 7 hours 🥱

[@AliGoutay-wc6el]

“Face of the league” got a ring

[@gardenia4882]

Views on youtube don't mean anything. That just means more casuals are watching. When it comes to real support. Boston fans turn up for real. That's why Boston is one of the most successful markets and JT has the 2nd highest selling jersey in the entire league. Cope.

[@Godtier609]

Facts!!! ​@@gardenia4882

[@thegreat1885]

Sports Illustrated views are terrible lol this is actually good for them

[@mike91mdk45]

Don't be one of those guys. Be better.