The Boston Celtics' NBA Finals story ended up disappointing, but they keep their heads high because their 2021-2022 season performance was superb, filled with outstanding victories proving they are a force to reckon with in the league.
Despite the Celtics losing to the Golden State Warriors in the championship round, Superstar Jayson Tatum's father, Justin, considers the moment a priceless one. Yahoo! News reported that he was proud to witness his son compete at the highest level as an athlete, going head-to-head against more experienced basketball superstars like Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.
A Dream Come True
In a heartwarming Instagram post, per Celtics Wire, Jayson Tatum's father conveyed to his son how pleased he was with his son's spectacular season, helping lead the Boston Celtics to reach the NBA Finals for the first time in more than a decade.
Justin Tatum posted: "These past 2 months you gave me the best Fathers Day gift a dad can ask for."
"Seeing you competing at the highest level and making history. Has been a dream come true. I know the competitive nature in you feel defeated and that's natural. But you won in my eyes. Leading the league in playoff minutes, being 45% of your team's offense, and taking the Golden State Warriors to game 6. LiL-J holds your head up kid. You won in every category except for the Finals. Now you know what it takes. Love you son I'm soooo proud of you!"
Then, Jayson Tatum's Father seemingly warned the rest of the league with the hashtag: #TrustMeHeWillBeBack.
Jayson Tatum Opens Up About Being a Young Dad
Aside from the evolution of his game, Jayson Tatum has exhibited his intimacy with his son Deuce this season. The two were always seen together on the court or during vacant periods.
In one of the media conferences during the Finals, Tatum shared his thoughts about being a young father during a time when his basketball career was about to take off as Fox Sports reported.
"I think 2017 when I got drafted, I didn't have Deuce, but he was born in 2017 so that was big, that was the biggest year of my life, right? Starting this new chapter in my career, I just had a child," he said.
The 24-year-old basketball sensation added that making sacrifices around that time and he was determined to be the best father and the best basketball player he could be.
Tatum further stated: "There was no guideline or there was no exact way to do it. It was all about what was natural. I just do what's natural. I'm around him every day. I think being able to go through this journey together, because I was 19 when I got drafted, it's kind of like we're growing up together. As he's gotten older, I'm going through my career, sharing these moments, experiencing this together as we grow up. I think it's the coolest part for me."
The basketball star from Missouri emphasized the importance of the father-child bond in good parenting.
"I think we need more role models like that. Just to have more male fathers be present and things like that, show that you can do both, regardless of whenever you work, whatever your profession is," Tatum remarked.
