Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are the Boston Celtics‘ two best players. Both forwards are among the best in the NBA in terms of their positions. And both played a key role in leading the Celtics to the 2024 NBA championship. Brown and Tatum have faced significant criticism throughout their careers, with many questioning whether the duo was talented enough to win at the highest level.
During a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, in an issue that features Tatum as the cover athlete, the St. Louis native admitted he and brown have ‘figured out’ that they’re at their best when playing together.
“We’ve figured out that we need each other,” Tatum says. “We have learned how to coexist. And we know we need to be the best version of ourselves in order for all of this to work. We weren’t necessarily the best playmakers early in our careers but we developed into guys that really bleed the game. We want to be a great example of guys that play on both ends as a floor and guys who are the best teammates that we can be.”
The Celtics need Tatum and Brown on the same page and playing at their best if they want to continue challenging for championships. Over the last 12 months, Brad Stevens has tied them both to Supermax contracts, ensuring their partnership will continue throughout the prime of their careers.
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Boston is positioned to make multiple championship runs in the coming years. Tatum and Brown will be at the forefront of those charges. The fact that they will both be on the same page should send a shudder down their opponent’s spine.
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