“Tell Them To Stop”: Afraid of the Hatred From the Media, Jayson Tatum Finds A Strong Voice Against the Cavs in Game Three

During a tight Game 3, Jayson Tatum absorbed encouragement as a strong voice energised him. After losing to Donovan Mitchell & Co. in a humiliating fashion, the Boston Celtics made their way to Cleveland. Off the court, the Cs also had to deal with media attention, as JT criticised the “postseason narrative” that was being forced upon them. In the midst of these restrictions, Jaylen Brown put his hand around his shoulder during tonight’s game.

In a widely shared viral video clip on social media, Brown exaggerated Tatum’s lack of focus. JB is audibly heard stating, “Tell them to quit toying with you,” over a microphone. I’m really bad! I’m really bad! Please hurry up. The star forward acknowledged his companion by nodding his head in reply. In the end, he scored 33 points, pulled down 13 rebounds, and led the team to a convincing 106-93 victory.

Over his career, Jayson Tatum has often been the target of criticism. The celebrity has put up an amazing performance throughout, even if he hasn’t won the grand prize. He was frequently chastised by the media for missing important games and the postseason. In reaction to JT’s comments following the Game 2 defeat, Payton Pritchard responded forcefully. “It’s exactly like the casuals who believe it’s all about just the shots, but he can effect the game in so many different ways,” he said.

Jaylen Brown had the duty of keeping Big Deuce in the zone as Pritchard defended Tatum off the floor. His son, whom he called Deuce, is the source of the moniker. Regarding the moniker, Tatum disclosed that he thought “Deuce” was far more appealing than appending “II” to his son’s name.

The Cs’ use of “Big Deuce” paid off, as the standout striker guided the team to a hard-fought victory. The Cavs came dangerously close to controlling the remote, but a third-quarter surge proved too strong.

Will Jayson Tatum defy expectations and take home the first chip?

The Celts are not the favourites to win the championship, despite their impressive 64-18 record throughout the regular season. It’s related to the media narrative and JT & Co.’s previous postseason performance. “The world believes we’re supposed to win every game by 25, and it’s simply not going to be like that all the time,” Tatum stated in response to all of the criticism.

He also declared that they don’t have an MVP or Coach of the Year, shattering the notion that they are a great squad that persisted throughout the season. Tatum even went so far as to cast himself as the underdog following the Game 2 defeat. He went on, “We’re not flawless. We realise we need to improve, even if we generally play the proper way.

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