Paul Pierce believes one Boston Celtics superstar is treated far more harshly than any other superstar in the NBA.
The Boston Celtics are one of the most polarizing teams in the NBA. That’s not surprising given its success beyond the league’s long history.
One of the most missing players from the fanbase is Jayson Tatum. As the face of the Boston Celtics, he often finds himself untrustworthy or even slander.
Many in the NBA wonder why Jason Tatum is so hated. Even Tatum wonders why he is not considered a candidate for the NBA face.
Nikola Jokic supports Tatum for his role. However, the NBA has yet to give Tatum the credibility he deserves, and Paul Pierce is tired of it.
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Paul Pierce recently spoke at NBC Sports Boston about the reputation Jayson Tatum has in the league. The former Finals MVP confused why Tatum was so disliked.
Pierce believes Tatum is humble, hardworking and a true student of the game. But the rudeness he gets in the league surpasses the experience of other superstars.
“When I see Tatum on and off the court, he’s humble and he works hard. I have the opportunity to see him exercise in LA every year. He loves the game.”
“Because he is probably the most neglected superstar in our league. Motivation is always there for him.”
“Look at what they did to him at the Olympics. It always seems like it’s something that isn’t sitting well with people with Jason Tatum.
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Whether you like him or not, there’s no denying how important Jason Tatum is to the Boston Celtics.
He forms half of Jalen Brown and their star tandem. This season he has put in a strong number of averaging 26.9 points, 8.7 rebounds and 6.0 assists.
Jason Tatum always plays hard every night. No matter what, he always gives the Boston Celtics everything he does when he is in court.
This is one of the reasons why Colin Cowhard named Tatum the NBA centre. And the NBA was made up of players who employ his mentality.