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Former NBA Point Guard Gets Real On The Comparisons Between Jayson Tatum And Kobe Bryant

Larry Hughes says Kobe Bryant comparisons will begin when Jayson Tatum captures his first title.

Nico Martinez
Dec 1, 2022
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The Boston Celtics are on an absolute tear this season. With the best offense we’ve seen maybe ever and one of the deepest benches in the league, The Cs have quickly surfaced as the title favorites this season.

While many factors are going into this monster season, it’s the play of Jayson Tatum that has really unlocked the potential of this team. He has been unstoppable since the season opener, with averages of 31.6 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game on 48.8% shooting.

He’s been playing so well that comparisons to the great Kobe Bryant are starting to creep up. In an appearance on SiriusXM NBA Radio this week, former NBA point guard Larry Hughes became the latest one to invoke the name of Bryant when talking about Tatum’s game.

“Jayson has had great exposure to the next level of basketball. That’s playoff basketball, it’s Eastern Conference Finals, it’s NBA Finals. So he’s been exposed to the cream of the crop. Right now, I think he’s chasing a championship. He understands and I think he knows all the stats and personal accolades are gonna come but, he’s chasing that ring now. He’s a Kobe fan, a Kobe lifer. So we’ll really have something to compare him to when he gets that ring.”

Tatum obviously has a long way to go before he can even touch Bryant’s resume, but he’s off to a pretty good start at 24 years old. If he’s able to lead the Celtics to a championship this season, it will only further validate the comparisons.

🔊 @thereallhughes tells @TermineRadio & @Jumpshot8 his thoughts on the Kobe & Tatum comparison pic.twitter.com/31kRBK4gli

— SiriusXM NBA Radio (@SiriusXMNBA) December 1, 2022


Jayson Tatum Wanted To Play For The Lakers Because Of Kobe Bryant

Tatum went to Boston with the 3rd pick in the 2017 draft. That year, he could have very easily gone to the Lakers, who picked Lonzo Ball at no. 2. Apparently, the Lakers were Tatum’s original team growing up as a Kobe fan.

“My favorite player and my idol was Kobe and everybody knows that. So, I didn’t like the Celtics at all going up there. I only grew up, I was like, I’m gonna play for the Lakers. Honestly, I never knew what Boston was at. Like I knew only East Coast. But, I’d never been there, I never thought about going there. So, when I got drafted, it was kind of crazy. Like, I used to hate Celtics, and now, it worked out. Everything happens for a reason and I’m surely thankful to be here with this opportunity.”

Tatum is the front-runner for MVP so far, and his Celtics have the best record in the league. It’s fair to say that even Kobe would be proud of what’s been happening in Boston.

Of course, it will be up to Tatum to finish the job and close the deal, but there is no doubt that he is capable of doing it, just like Kobe was back in the day.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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