Boston Celtics superstar, Jayson Tatum was phenomenal on the hardwood against the Milwaukee Bucks on Christmas Day. However, following the Celtics’ Christmas Day victory, the 24-year-old compared himself with Brooklyn Nets guard Kevin Durant after a media outlet spread misinformation about him. In addition to that, the Celtics forward also called out the media outlet. Meanwhile, all these incidents quickly caught the attention of the NBA world and fans flooded social media to express their opinions.
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Following the interview session with the Celtics players, it seemed like someone mistakenly associated Tatum’s name with something he never said. In light of this, the three-time NBA All-Star called out the media outlet over the now-deleted fake quote and compared his situation with that of? KD. He said, “They making up quotes about me now… I feel like KD.” Incidentally, shortly after the three-time All-Star posted his thoughts, a fan shared the now-deleted quote on his Twitter account.
The fan also remarked that quote was actually from Celtics star Jaylen Brown, who said those words in the post-game interview.
NBA fans react to Jayson Tatum comparing himself with KD over a fake quote
Meanwhile, Tatum’s tweet garnered a lot of attention from the NBA world. The fans reacted quickly and flooded the internet with their opinions. They had mixed opinions on the issue. Most of the fans commented that he shouldn’t compare himself with KD as he was not up to his level. While others expressed that he was surely at the level of the Nets’ guard and had every right to compare himself to him.
Surprisingly, another few called him ‘GOAT’ and appreciated his epic dunk on Giannis Antetokounmpo during the game against the Bucks last Sunday. Many were looking for the quote as well which actually got deleted by the renowned media outlet.
Here are some of the reactions of the fans:
That dunk on Giannis tho’ 🎄🎁
nah you're better
When they start making up fake stories and quotes that mean you’re at the top of your game
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Nah you better
what was it
Shit gone already 😭😭
Tatum is currently one of the best players playing in the league. The 23-year-old is currently averaging around 30.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 4.1 assists.
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Apart from that, he is also a potential MVP candidate competing against the likes of Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic. However, right now, the Celtics forward’s priority is to win the NBA championship as the Celtics stand strong at the top of the Eastern Conference table.