Jayson Tatum shared his honest thoughts when asked about the Boston Celtics and the success the team had so far this season. To those who might not be aware, the Celtics ended the regular season with the best record in the entire NBA and are currently favored to make it out of the Eastern Conference and win an NBA championship.
Due to the various upgrades that the team made to their roster heading into this season, the Celtics were considered a super team by the majority of the NBA community. While this is certainly a valid take with some basis to it, the Celtics star rejected this notion during a recent interview.
Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics suffered an unexpected loss to the Cavs in Game 2
There is a certain amount of pressure and expectations that come with holding the best record in the NBA. Not only have the Celtics done that, but the team has already made it all the way to the NBA Finals less than 2 years ago. After making changes to their roster and bringing on stars such as Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, anything short of winning a championship can be considered a failure for the team.
Tatum continues to show faith in the Celtics and their playstyle
After sustaining a loss to the Cavs despite having homecourt advantage, Tatum was interviewed and asked about the pressure that comes with being a super team. He denied the notion that the Celtics were such a team and provided evidence to back his claim.
“That’s the narrative you might see on TV, the idea that we have a super team. It’s twofold. We didn’t have the Coach of the Year or MVP. We only had two All-Stars. They say we’re a super team, but we didn’t get rewarded like we are but we know we got a good team. We’re not perfect. We play the right way more often than not and we know we gotta be better…We just go out there and control what we can control.”
Jayson Tatum on expectations for the Celtics: “That’s the narrative you might see on TV, the idea that we have a super team. It’s twofold. We didn’t have the Coach of the Year or MVP. We only had two All-Stars. They say we’re a super team, but we didn’t get rewarded like we are.” pic.twitter.com/kWhHv4afDM
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When compared to the LeBron James-led Miami Heat or Kevin Durant’s Golden State Warriors, there is no denying that the Celtics are not a super team. However, even Tatum agrees that they are quite a good team and play the right way. Fans are left wondering if the Boston Celtics will be able to win an NBA championship this season with their upgraded roster.