‘Load management,’ a term that irritates fans who are denied the chance to see their favorite players in action, is something that Jayson Tatum, a rising NBA star, fiercely opposes. He is dedicated to playing basketball and places the fans’ basketball experience and performance above all else.
Tatum shared; “I don’t decide, ‘S–t we playing the Hornets tonight, Ima chill’. I only get to go to Charlotte two times a year. Somebody paid their money to come watch me play,” an article from sportskeeda.com said.
Tatum among talented players
Rising NBA star Jayson Tatum has a strong dislike for “load management,” which irritates fans who are denied the chance to see their favorite players in action. He has a strong commitment to playing basketball, placing a premium on performance and the enjoyment of the crowd.
Nevertheless, with the Celtics revamping their lineup with young, talented players in anticipation of the new season, Jayson Tatum is in the spotlight. On October 25, they face the New York Knicks in the season opener in Boston’s TD Garden, setting the stage for what may turn out to be a memorable voyage.
In his seven seasons as a player for the Boston Celtics, small forward Jayson Tatum has only been sent off once.
The incident occurred in February of the previous season. And Tatum, who had just been ejected for the first time in his professional life, appeared to take it in stride and even claimed that it was good for his reputation because all great players are ejected occasionally.
This time, though, as Tatum received his second career ejection, he reacted differently and asserted that the officials appeared ready to kick him out of the game.
Celtics vs 76ers
The Boston Celtics squared off for the second time against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night at TD Garden.
76ers’ power duo, former MVP Joel Embiid and rising star Tyrese Maxey, was absent from the game, but even then, the 76ers put up a good fight against the Celtics, scoring as much as 72 points by the end of the second quarter, in contrast to the Celtics’ 69 points.
In the third quarter, however, the Celtics began to pick up their pace and managed to outscore the 76ers 95-94.
Tatum was sprinting across the court with the ball in his hands in the final seconds of the quarter when the Sixers stopped him just outside the line. 76ers’ Robert Covington managed to knock the ball out of Tatum’s hands, and in an effort to retrieve the ball, Tatum inadvertently elbowed Covington in the face.
A whistle was blown, and Tatum received an offensive foul. Upon review, the foul was upgraded to a flagrant one.
Tatum had tried to explain his side to the officials all throughout the commotion but was given a technical foul for this behavior. And seeing as that was his second tech foul of the evening, his first one occurring in the first quarter, Tatum got ejected.
In a post-match conference, Tatum said that he was extremely surprised by the foul since he didn’t use profanity while trying to explain his side. He stated that it even appeared as though the officials were ready to throw him out. Tatum continued by saying that he’s seen behaviors that are a lot worse than his and have been tolerated.
“I don’t know. Maybe they didn’t want me to play tonight? They were eager to get me out of there. It was like a joke. I had to laugh it off,” Tatum added.
At the young age of twenty-five, Jayson Tatum has already accumulated several accomplishments and accolades in his professional career, including being named NBA Eastern Conference Finals MVP and earning a gold medal as a member of the 2020 United States Olympic Team in Tokyo.
And adding to his list of achievements is his latest career milestone last Saturday night at the Boston Celtics vs. Brooklyn Nets match-up, where Tatum managed to surpass the 10,000-point mark to become the youngest Celtics player ever to pull off this feat.
Celtics vs. Nets
Before Sunday’s game against the Nets at the Barclays Center, Tatum was on the verge of reaching the 10,000-point point-mark, only 16 points shy of the record.
Tatum’s point total rose to 15 in the second quarter after he performed a spin, drove to the hoop, and made a basket. However, the player covering him was fouled, allowing Tatum to shoot a free throw. And sure enough, Tatum delivered, making the shot and giving him the 16 points he needed to reach the 10,000-point mark.
The Boston Celtics forward ended the game with a game-high 32 points and 11 rebounds, helping his team defeat the Nets 124-114. Tatum shot a perfect 6-for-6 from the free throw line, an effective 10-for-20 from the field, and a 6-for-10 from 3-point range, according to Yahoo Sports.
Tatum youngest Celtics to reach 10,000 points
As per Taylor Snow, Tatum now holds the title of the youngest Celtics player to pass the 10,000 mark and 10th overall. Previously, Antoine Walker held the record, achieving the feat at 26 years, 131 days.
1: LeBron James: 23 years, 59 days
2: Kevin Durant: 24 years, 33 days
3: Kobe Bryant: 24 years, 194 days
4: Carmelo Anthony: 24 years, 251 days
5: Tracy McGrady: 24 years, 272 days
6: Giannis Antetokounmpo: 25 years, 45 days
7: Devin Booker: 25 years, 60 days
8: Dwight Howard: 25 years, 95 days
9: Bob McAdoo: 25 years, 137 days
10: Jayson Tatum: 25 years, 246 days
Jayson Tatum's the 10th-youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 PTS
Together with Tatum’s 32 points, Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis each scored 23 and 22 points, respectively. Jrue Holiday, meanwhile, finished with 10 assists and 18 points. Off the bench, Luke Kornet scored 11 points as well.
With their most recent victory over the Brooklyn Nets, the Celtics have raised their record to 5-0, making them the only team in the league without a loss.
A pretty good night for Jayson Tatum 👀
🔥 32 PTS, 11 REB, 6 3PM 🔥 Celtics move to 5-0 🔥 Becomes the 15th player in NBA history to reach 10,000 total points prior to turning 26 years old pic.twitter.com/8tgmrmreve
In a scorching start that left the Miami Heat reeling, Jayson Tatum set ablaze the court with an unstoppable performance, igniting the Boston Celtics’ emphatic 110-97 triumph in Game 5. The Celtics, riding a wave of momentum from their previous victory, unleashed a mesmerizing barrage from beyond the arc, connecting on an impressive 8 of 15 three-point attempts in a scintillating first quarter.
This sensational shooting display played a pivotal role in Boston’s commanding 35-20 lead as they stormed into the second period, resolutely slicing Miami’s advantage in the Eastern Conference finals to a nerve-wracking 3-2
With Jayson Tatum blazing the way and Derrick White catching fire, the Boston Celtics unleashed an assertive onslaught that left no room for doubt or hesitation. Tatum’s scintillating 12-point burst and White’s electrifying 3-point prowess set the tone for a team that exuded confidence and executed flawlessly.
The Celtics shed any trace of uncertainty, unleashing a performance that showcased their meticulous game plan and dominance on both ends of the court, leaving their opponents in awe and fans on their feet.
Amidst the resounding triumph of the Boston Celtics, their much-maligned defense stepped up to the challenge, stifling the usually explosive Jimmy Butler. The Heat’s superstar, known as “Jimmy Buckets,” found himself contained and frustrated, mustering a mere 14 points—the lowest he has scored in the playoffs—accompanied by five rebounds and five assists. As if the absence of their starting point guard Gabe Vincent, sidelined by a sprained left ankle, wasn’t detrimental enough, Miami’s defeat in Game 5 magnified the extent to which they have relied on the former undrafted player’s invaluable contributions on both ends of the court.
Renowned for his elite scoring abilities, Jayson Tatum found himself pitted against Miami’s resolute defense, their sights firmly set on curbing his offensive dominance following his extraordinary displays in previous games. Having dropped a staggering 51 points in Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers and a commanding 33 points versus Miami in Game 4, Tatum had become the primary target of the Heat’s defensive game plan. Now, a captivating clash unfolded as Tatum aimed to overcome the relentless defensive pressure, leaving spectators eagerly awaiting each electrifying move he would make
The Celtics superstar had 11 assists according to the box score, but he had multiple “hockey” assists that gave his teammates chances. He consistently found Marcus Smart, Jaylen Brown, and Derrick White to be the recipients of his deft and accurate passing. (an article from sportskeeda.com reported)
Tatum leads NBA-best Celtics over Mavs while Hawks beat Kings
Jayson Tatum scored 37 points and grabbed 13 rebounds Wednesday to spark the NBA-leading Boston Celtics to a 125-112 victory over visiting Dallas despite 42 points from Luka Doncic.
The Celtics, whose nine-game win streak was snapped Monday at Chicago, bounced back by dominating the Mavericks, improving to 7-1 in Boston and an NBA-best 14-4 overall.
Tatum’s remarks
“I think we were locked in from the beginning,” Tatum said. “Losing to Chicago made us regroup and refocus.
“We just knew they were a really talented team. Luka is the head of the snake. It was good to come home and get back in the win column.”
It was Tatum’s 10th career game with 35 points and 10 rebounds. He made 11-of-24 from the floor and 13-of-15 from the free throw line.
Image of Jayson Tatum (right), from Wikipedia.
In a showdown of early season NBA Most Valuable Player candidates, league scoring leader Doncic countered with a game-high point total on 17-of-28 shooting and 5=of-9 from the line. The Slovenian guard also had nine assists and eight rebounds.
“Everybody knows how talented and special he is,” Tatum said. “He can do so many things on the court. He’s somebody I respect and like competing against.”
The Celtics led 70-49 at halftime and by double figures from late in the first quarter until Doncic sparked a late rally to pull Dallas within 114-105 with 3:43 remaining.
Al Horford answered with a 3-pointer to ignite a 10-2 Boston run and Dallas never came within 13 again.
The Sacramento Kings saw their seven-game win streak snapped as Trae Young scored 35 points to lead the host Atlanta Hawks to a 115-106 victory.
Domantas Sabonis had 15 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists to spark Sacramento (10-7). Clint Capela pulled down 14 rebounds for the Hawks (11-7).
Donovan Mitchell scored 34 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers over Portland 114-96 and stretch their win streak to four games.
The Cavs improved to 8-1 at home and 12-6 overall as Darius Garland had 24 points and 12 assists while Jarrett Allen added 24 points and 13 rebounds.
DeMar DeRozan scored 36 points and added eight assists to lead the Chicago Bulls over host Milwaukee 118-113, dropping the Bucks to 12-5 despite 36 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists from Greek star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Colby White and Nikola Vucevic sank back-to-back 3-pointers to give Chicago a 115-109 lead and DeRozan and Patrick Williams sank late free throws to seal the triumph.
T-Wolves defeat Pacers
Karl-Anthony Towns had 23 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists while Frenchman Rudy Gobert contributed 21 points and 16 rebounds in Minnesota’s 115-101 victory at Indiana.
Myles Turner scored a game-high 31 points for the Pacers, whose five-game win streak ended.
Zion Williamson scored 32 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to power the New Orleans Pelicans to a 129-110 victory at San Antonio. He shot 14-of-18 from the floor and 4-of-8 from the free throw line.
At Miami, Kyle Lowry scored 28 points and Caleb Martin had 24 to power the host Heat over Washington 113-105. Kyle Kuzman had a game-high 33 points for the Wizards.
The Brooklyn Nets, humbled by a loss Tuesday to a Philadelphia team lacking three top starters, bounced back by winning at Toronto 112-98.
Kyrie Irving scored 29 points, Ben Simmons and Nic Claxton each added 14 points and Kevin Durant had 12 points, seven rebounds and five assists for the Nets.
Terry Rozier scored 22 points and P.J. Washington added 19 to spark the Charlotte Hornets over visiting Philadelphia 107-101.
Shake Milton led the 76ers with 22 points, nine assists and seven rebounds. Mason Plumlee and Nick Richards each had 13 rebounds for the Hornets.
The Denver Nuggets rallied from 13 points down in the fourth quarter to win in overtime at Oklahoma City 131-126.
Nikola Jokic had a game-high 39 points plus 10 rebounds and nine assists for Denver and sank two clinching free throws with 8.3 seconds remaining in overtime.
Bruce Brown had a triple double with 17 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists for the Nuggets while Aaron Gordon had 30 points for Denver. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 31 points.
The New York Knicks highlighted the chemistry between Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson, who had just returned from the 2023 FIBA World Cup, in their first NBA preseason game. Before Coach Tom Thibodeau made a wise substitute against the Boston Celtics, Brunson quickly produced seven points and an assist in his limited six-minute debut, leaving a positive impression on their pre-season campaign.
Julius Randle’s small but significant cameo demonstrated his talent in under 13 minutes, scoring 10 points and grabbing 4 rebounds. The New York Knicks defeated the Boston Celtics 114-107 in a preseason match at Madison Square Garden.
Despite the demands of the crowd for more Jalen Brunson. Randle’s early withdrawal was a wise move. The regular season is eagerly anticipated by fans as quality over quantity triumphed.
Randle in control
Fred Katz shared “He played in the World Cup. … He’s got his legs under him. But you know Thibs. We’ll be playing 35 minutes here pretty soon,” an article from sportskeeda.com mentioned.
Fans of the Knicks, mark your calendars! Three preseason games are coming up, with the first one on October 15 against the Timberwolves. With the Celtics and Wizards also in the mix, the stage is set for an exciting regular season.
The New York Knicks’ training camp
The New York Knicks’ ascent to NBA top status depends on Julius Randle. The Miami Heat defeated them in six games in the conference semifinals after they were fifth in the Eastern Conference last season. Coach Thibodeau now views Randle as the group’s unwavering leader, representing their unrelenting dedication to honing their basketball skills and aspirations to greatness.
“Listen, whether you see Julius in a game or you see him in practice, you’re gonna see the same intensity. And guys like that, they don’t have to turn it on and off, and that’s what’s made him who he is.” an article from sportskeeda.com mentioned.
On October 26, an exciting road game against the Boston Celtics will serve as the New York Knicks’ NBA season opener. On October 27, they play their first home game against the Atlanta Hawks, ratcheting up the basketball action. With intriguing contests and fervent backing from their devoted following, the Knicks are ready to start the season off strong.
