Jayson Tatum recreates iconic Leonardo DiCaprio scene adding fuel to constant internet trolling

Jayson Tatum will now look to justify the Celtics' investment in him by leading the team to more NBA championships.

Jayson Tatum recreates iconic Leonardo DiCaprio scene adding fuel to constant internet trolling

Jayson Tatum seen mimicking Leonardo DiCaprio on the cover of Sports Illustrated

Jayson Tatum recently spoke with Sports Illustrated about the memes circulating online, poking fun at his attempts to imitate iconic celebrations from NBA legends like Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, and Stephen Curry.

JT good-naturedly conceded defeat to the internet, acknowledging that the memes were amusing and that he had enjoyed seeing them. He even quoted a phrase that showed he could take a joke.

Yeah, I’ve seen them. The internet is a great place. As they say, the internet is undefeated. I’ve had a good time laughing and seeing all the memes and things like that.
Jayson Tatum in an interview with Sports Illustrated
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Despite being mocked for his celebrations, Tatum had a remarkable season, averaging 26.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 4.9 assists, and playing a key role in the Celtics’ NBA championship win. He was rewarded with a five-year, $315 million contract extension, the largest in NBA history.

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Jayson Tatum will now look to justify the Celtics’ investment in him by leading the team to more NBA championships. With his talent and dedication, he is well-positioned to do so, and fans will be watching to see if he can continue to deliver on the court, even if his celebrations don’t quite live up to those of the legends he admires.

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Jayson Tatum reflects on Jaylen Brown trade rumors, vows to better support his co-star

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, the Boston Celtics’ dynamic duo, have faced criticism and trade rumors, with many calling for them to split up. Tatum admits he could have done a better job of publicly expressing his desire to keep Brown on the team.

I've always told him that maybe I could have done a better job of voicing my feelings in the public eye. He always knew that I wanted him here… I feel like maybe I could have done a better job of publicly saying, 'No, we don't want anybody, we want JB.' I just was always like, 'I want to stay out of it.'
Jayson Tatum in an interview with Sports Illustrated

Despite playing similar positions, Tatum and Brown have made their partnership work, feeding off each other’s strengths and weaknesses. They’ve led the Celtics to their record 18th championship, with Brown taking home the Finals MVP trophy.

Tatum vows to better support Brown in the future, acknowledging that he could have done more to publicly show his appreciation for his co-star. With both players entering the 2024-25 season with high expectations, their continued partnership will be crucial to the Celtics’ success.

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