Celtics legend Paul Pierce explained what sets Jayson Tatum apart from him in a championship contending sense.
There’s a temptation to compare Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum to his Beantown predecessor in Paul Pierce. Both are lethal scoring forwards who can put the ball through the hoop from all three levels, both have incredible ball-handling for their size, and above all, their ability to get a shot up at any time makes them very dangerous to deal with when the game is on the line.
There’s a temptation to compare Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum to his Beantown predecessor in Paul Pierce. Both are lethal scoring forwards who can put the ball through the hoop from all three levels, both have incredible ball-handling for their size, and above all, their ability to get a shot up at any time makes them very dangerous to deal with when the game is on the line.
"I really didn't have the same route that he's been through…Our [Celtics] team was put together & we won instantly. They're going the traditional route, where you have your bumps in the road & you figure it out."
Paul Pierce on Jayson Tatum's mindset.pic.twitter.com/mxRBitewwh
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Nevertheless, what sets Jayson Tatum apart, according to Pierce, is that he’s been so close to winning the championship, falling short to the Golden State Warriors in six games during the 2022 NBA Finals. This, however, should just fuel Tatum entering the 2023-24 season.
“I’m sure he’s hungrier than ever because he’s felt what it tastes like to be in the Finals. He’s felt what it tastes like to be so close,” Pierce added.
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