“Just wasn’t my time!” – Jayson Tatum not worried despite losing Finals MVP to teammate Jaylen Brown
Jayson Tatum isn’t bothered by losing the Finals MVP to teammate Jaylen Brown, stating that it just wasn’t his time.
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Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown
Jayson Tatum has witnessed one of the best ups and downs this offseason. He made his true feelings known in a conversation with TNT reporter Jared Greenberg where he addressed rumors of potential resentment after losing the Finals MVP to his teammate Jaylen Brown.
The Boston Celtics star made it clear he isn’t bothered by it, as he pointed out that other superstars have also had teammates win Finals MVPs during their championship runs. The Celtics duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, have been playing together since 2016 despite ongoing speculation about a potential split between the two.
It just wasn’t my time. I’m not the only superstar to not win Finals MVP… The most important thing was that we won and I know I played a huge role in us winning a championship… For me, I was happy for [Jaylen Brown]… I was happy we won and I know that I’m gonna win Finals MVP one day.
Jayson Tatum to TNT’s Jared Greenberg
Over the years, JT and JB have established themselves as one of the NBA’s top duos. However, their partnership has faced criticism from fans questioning the team’s leadership hierarchy. After Brown won both the Eastern Conference and NBA Finals MVP, some saw it as a challenge to Tatum’s status as the team’s leader.
Brown’s strong playoff performance, where he averaged 23.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 3.3 assists over 19 games, only fueled the debate. Though Tatum has been overshadowed at times, including being one of the last players off the bench for Team USA, he emphasized that his main goal is to win another NBA championship in 2025.
Jayson Tatum named Larry Bird Celtics GOAT
Fans of both the Celtics and rivals see Celtics legend Larry Bird as one of the greatest basketball players of his era, and he remains a hero to many NBA fans. Current Celtics star Jayson Tatum, who looks up to Bird, referred to him as the greatest player in franchise history.
That’s why Tatum, who has already achieved a great deal, has aspired to reach the same level of success as Bird, particularly in terms of NBA championships. Bird won three titles during his time with the Celtics, and that’s a goal Tatum is driven to match.
The company that I joined in doing that. The motivation came from not being satisfied. Larry Bird is the best Celtic to ever wear this uniform. That’s the guy I’m chasing. Even if I fall short, I had a hell of a career. I am chasing the guy who is the best Celtic to ever wear this uniform.
Jayson Tatum said about Larry Bird
It’s worth noting that Bird’s career achievements are monumental, which included his induction into the Hall of Fame in 1998 and being selected to 12 NBA All-Star games. While Tatum has had several All-Star appearances, breaking Bird and Bill Russell’s franchise record of 12 selections seems like a tall order.
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