“Jayson Tatum takes a leaf out of Kobe Bryant’s book”: The Celtics All-Star puts Andre Drummond and Kessler Edwards on a poster

Arjun Julka | 25/02/2022
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Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum performs a mean slam on two Nets defenders, continuing to impress in all aspects as a player.

The Cs are back to being in playoff contention, sitting 8-games above +500. Three-time All-Star Jayson Tatum continues to lead his team in scoring. The former Duke player had recently replaced Kevin Durant as a starter in the All-Star game. One of the most talented players from the league’s young lot.

Though rumors of a rift between him and All-Star teammate Jaylen Brown continue to be in the news, Tatum has always rubbished these allegations. Many feel that the duo needs to be separated for the Celtics to reach the next level.

Tatum is playing great this season on both ends of the floor. The Celtics seemed to have identified their flow as a team. Tatum is currently averaging 25.7 PPG, 8.4 RPG, and 4.2 APG and has come up in all the critical times of the game, proving he has a clutch ability.

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During their recent win over the Nets, Tatum showcased his athletic ability as a player dunking on Andre Drummond and Kessler Edwards, shocking the crowd at the Barclays Arena.

NBA Twitter reacts to Jayson Tatum’s dunk on two Nets defenders.

The Cs defeated the Nets 129-106, with Tatum being the leading scorer in the game, with 30-points. The 23-year old was for 4-for-9 from the 3-point line. The Nets played with a depleted roster, continuing to figure out their rotations.

The Celtics continued from where they left and are 10-1 in their last 11-games. Recently, Tatum sent Twitter into a tizzy with his dunk over two Nets defenders.

The Celtics forward’s dunk was similar to what Kobe Bryant had performed. Ironically in both cases, the Nets were at the receiving end of this. Tatum idolizes the Lakers legend, emulating the Mamba Mentality.

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In all likelihood, Tatum will have his name etched alongside all the greats to have donned the Celtics uniform.

 

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Arjun Julka

Arjun Julka is a NBA author at The SportsRush. Basketball isn’t just a sport for this 26-year-old, who hails from Mumbai. He began watching the sport after stumbling upon a court in his society, helping him identify an undiscovered passion for the game of hoops. Now an ardent fan, Arjun supports Stephen Curry and the Warriors but also enjoys watching Giannis Antetokounmpo own the paint. When it comes to the GOAT debate, the TSR author feels LeBron James is yet to receive a lot of his due but cannot deny marveling at Michael Jordan’s resume.

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