“I don’t want them to lose money,” Jayson Tatum talks getting parlay requests from fans during NBA games

Jayson Tatum admits feeling bad when fans lose money after betting on him.

“I don’t want them to lose money,” Jayson Tatum talks getting parlay requests from fans during NBA games

Jayson Tatum says he feels bad when fans lose money.

Betting on a team’s winning and losing is not a new concept in sports. However, the amount of betting on players and their scores is currently rising in the NBA. The issue has recently become a topic of discussion in the NBA world. Jayson Tatum took part in the conversation and expressed his view on the concept in a Celtics practice interview.

The Boston Celtics forward shared his true feelings about fans betting on his performance during matchups. The player revealed that fans talk to him during games and request the player to complete their parlays. The guard also added that fans have shown appreciation when he achieves their parlays and also have called him out when he fails. 

Fans yell sh*t all the time, shoot one more three, get one more rebound, get 25 before the half is over.
Jayson Tatum via Noa Dalzell
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Further, the star was asked about the effects of the betting and parlays on the connection between players and fans. Jayson Tatum answered saying that he finds the exchange between players and fans on social media funny. However, the athlete also admitted that he feels bad when fans lose money.

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I guess I do feel bad when I don't hit people's parlays. I don't want to them lose money..
Jayson Tatum via Noa Dalzell

NBA players have complained about fans gambling and betting on games in the past. Therefore, Tatum’s contradictory response surprised the NBA netizens. Betting on Tatum is not surprising as the player is in the MVP race this season. Hence, the viewers expect the star to perform to a certain level during games.

Jayson Tatum is in the top 5 of the MVP race this season

The Boston Celtics forward is having an amazing season along with his team. Hence, it is natural that NBA fans and viewers are betting and trying to win money by predicting his performances. The Celtics are currently the 1st team in the Eastern Conference and have the best record in the league.

A lot of the credit for the team’s success goes to the MVP candidate Jayson Tatum. The team has many players that contribute to the final score of the game, however, Tatum’s passing stands among them. The star is averaging his career-high in assists this season. Also reflecting on the athlete’s shooting, Tatum is at his best in field goal percentage and three-point percentage.

However, the player is averaging fewer points than last season at 27.3. This makes his rank lower than other stars on the list. But considering the player is on the best team in the league brings a difference in his position in the MVP conversations. Being top 5th in the MVP race in the 6th season in the NBA is truly an achievement. Even If Tatum fails to win the trophy this season, the player and team will certainly have a fantastic postseason.

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