Jayson Tatum On What Motivates Him After Recent Success: “Continue Climbing The Ladder Of Greats”

Jayson Tatum told Fadeaway World that he's on a mission to win more titles and be remembered as one of the greats.

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Jayson Tatum has his eyes on being remembered as one of the all-time greats to pick up a basketball, as he told Fadeaway World ahead of Team USA’s pre-Olympic exhibition games in Abu Dhabi. Tatum is an NBA Champion and Olympic Gold medallist but wants to add more accolades to his resume to be remembered as an all-time great. 

“Yeah, it’s a sense of relief that I have done it at the highest level. It’s bittersweet because now, I want to do it again. I want to achieve more and continue climbing the ladder of being one of the greats, so I’m looking forward to the road ahead.”

With the 2024 NBA Championship win with the Celtics, Tatum has essentially achieved the biggest motivator for most NBA players. A title is what everyone wants, but Tatum and the Celtics are in a position to build a dynasty with the strength of their team. They have one of the most expensive starting fives in NBA history, with three of their starters playing for Team USA at the Olympics.

Tatum averaged 26.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 4.9 assists last season, being named to the All-NBA First Team. While he lost out on the Eastern Conference Finals and NBA Finals MVP to teammate Jaylen Brown, Tatum could add a second Gold medal to his resume in Paris. 


Jayson Tatum Thinks The 2024 Celtics Would Beat Team USA

Tatum is surrounded by some of the greatest players of all time with LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant leading the 2024 Team USA. His 2024 Celtics squad was statistically one of the greatest squads in NBA history, which prompted him to make the bold claim that this year’s Celtics would beat Team USA if they faced off.

“You know what when you win a championship it gives you a little room to say what you want and say how you feel. I’m riding with the guys that I just played 10 months of basketball with… I’m taking us against whoever.”

Realistically, it’s hard to agree with Tatum just due to the difference in quality. There are three Celtics in Team USA with the reigning Finals MVP Jaylen Brown not in there. Brown would definitely be motivated to impress the Team USA selectors who overlooked him for the national team.

The Celtics squad also is better-suited in terms of team construction, with off-ball pests like White and Holiday, along with sweet-shooting bigs like Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford. However, the sheer talent on Team USA would overwhelm the Celtics, so I would have to disagree with Tatum’s assertion.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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