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“Jayson Tatum and Deuce Tatum will cherish this wholesome moment forever”: NBA Twitter reacts as the Celtics star receives his All-Star ring from his son prior to the matchup vs Pistons

Advait Jajodia
|PublishedFeb 18, 2022

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Prior to the Boston Celtics-Detroit Pistons clash, Jayson Tatum received his All-Star ring from his son Deuce Tatum.

For the longest time, the players who were named All-Stars were presented with their jerseys prior to the event in the last home game before the prestigious event. This season, the league introduced the concepts of rings for the players selected to participate in the ASG.

On Thursday night, prior to the Celtics-Pistons clash, Jayson Tatum received his All-Star Game ring in an adorable manner. The 3-time All-Star was awarded the ring by his son – Deuce Tatum.

Here, have a look at the video.

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NBA Twitter reacts as Deuce Tatum provides Jayson Tatum with his ASG ring

As soon as the wholesome video went viral, NBA Twitter erupted with reactions.

Prior to tip-off, Jaylen Brown and Ime Udoka presented JT with a commemorative All-Star ball and the jersey he will be wearing on Sunday night.

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Tatum will be starting for Team Durant, replacing the injured captain for the second consecutive year.

About the author

Advait Jajodia

Advait Jajodia, a seasoned NBA journalist, has had a passion for the game for over a decade. His journey from admiring Kobe Bryant's precision to being in awe of Stephen Curry's long-range mastery instilled a profound understanding of basketball. With a background as a two-time National-level player, Advait uses his experience on the hardwood to offer insightful analysis. Over three years of dedicated sports journalism has equipped the 21-year-old with a unique perspective, reflected in his prolific portfolio of 3,700+ articles.