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Home > NBA News & Analysis > Bradley Beal Lauds Childhood Friend Jayson Tatum For NBA Finals Run: “For Him To Be Delivering That, Feeling Like He’s Kobe Out There, That Was Cool To See.”

Bradley Beal Lauds Childhood Friend Jayson Tatum For NBA Finals Run: “For Him To Be Delivering That, Feeling Like He’s Kobe Out There, That Was Cool To See.”

Bradley Beal and Jayson Tatum grew up together. Beal was extremely happy to see Tatum live out his dream and emulate Kobe Bryant in the 2022 NBA Finals.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Oct 3, 2022
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Jayson Tatum went all the way to the 2022 NBA Finals with the Boston Celtics. For many, Tatum finally reached the Finals after multiple Eastern Conference Finals losses in his career. As he tried to emulate Kobe Bryant in the Finals, Tatum fell short of winning the title, losing 4-2 to the Golden State Warriors. He made a longtime friend extremely proud of his performance.

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal used to babysit Tatum when they were kids in Missouri. The pair have been friends for years preceding their NBA career, so Beal was extremely happy to see Tatum compete in the NBA Finals and pay tribute to Kobe. 

“For [Jayson Tatum] to be delivering that, feeling like he’s Kobe out there, that was cool to see”

Bradley Beal on how watching his childhood friend perform in the playoffs motivated him in his rehab@thefrankisola | @washwizards | @RealDealBeal23 | @jaytatum0 pic.twitter.com/hLRkJmQ2di

— SiriusXM NBA Radio (@SiriusXMNBA) September 30, 2022

“He had a hell of a year. He’s an MVP-caliber player. I think he’s realizing that now and I think he knows he can be really special, like top 1 or 2 guy in the league, he can be that. For me to see that in person was surreal. Seeing him play in the Finals, we’re both 2 kids from the same city, we dream of that type of stuff and hope we can make it. For him to be delivering that, feeling like he’s Kobe out there, that was cool to see. Just to see the intensity between him and Golden State, it motivated me to get through my rehab and get back on the floor. I am proud of him and his growth and he’s going to keep getting better and better. The sky is the ultimate limit.” 

Beal and Tatum are going to be rivals in the Eastern Conference for another season. Beal will hope his Wizards can be as competitive as the Celtics, even after everything they’ve been through.  


Can The Washington Wizards Realistically Compete For A Playoff Spot?

We all know that the Celtics are a strong bet for making the playoffs just based on the strength of their roster alone. The Washington Wizards have not been a team that is contending for the playoffs in recent years, outside 2021 when Russell Westbrook took them to the playoffs.

Bradley Beal spent most of last season injured and the Wizards made an audacious trade to acquire Kristaps Porzingis. If Porzingis can stay healthy and develop a nice 1-2 punch with Beal, the Wizards could be another team to watch out for in a stacked Eastern Conference. 

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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 Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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