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NBA Fans Shocked After 42-Year-Old Udonis Haslem Gets Left To Guard Jayson Tatum: “This Should Be Illegal!”

Jayson Tatum ended up absolutely cooking 42-year-old Udonis Haslem, who was made to guard the Celtics star on a baseline drive.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Dec 1, 2022
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Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Jayson Tatum put on a show in front of the British Royal Family in the TD Garden when the Boston Celtics hosted their 2022 Eastern Conference Finals opponent, the Miami Heat. Tatum absolutely cooked the Heat all night, ending up with 49 points and 11 rebounds.

One of the most shocking plays of the night came when the Heat, who lack depth in the front court, decided to play 42-year-old Udonis Haslem and have him guard Tatum. 

Suffice it to say, Haslem wasn’t able to even remotely affect Tatum as he drove to the basket. Fans found Haslem’s attempts at guarding Tatum quite funny and questioned why the Heat would do this.  

WHY IS UDONIS HASLEM GUARDING JAYSON TATUM THIS SHOULD BE ILLEGAL 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/1rLoZIWwml

— buckets (@buckets) December 1, 2022

pic.twitter.com/lQ17EeXMbk

— Doug Outs (@Doug_Outs) December 1, 2022

@MiamiHEAT pic.twitter.com/UlqZ8QXtOE

— Uncle Elroy 𓂀 (@Optimus__Crime) December 1, 2022

You kno Unc lateral quickness not what it used to be💀💀

— FaygoFir (@FirGotWings) December 1, 2022

Why is Udonis in the league anymore?!?!?

— fuck john fisher🏴‍☠️🏴🖤🐾 (@bayareagooner) December 1, 2022

Elder abuse lmao

— whipping boy (@Damned4you) December 1, 2022

https://twitter.com/LiptonT3A/status/1598160563942879232https://twitter.com/KUFIJUICE/status/1598142708333568000

pic.twitter.com/rBAMUUdFpw

— Ty🦇 (@tyreseeb8) December 1, 2022

What Tatum saw:https://t.co/LuhkPyGmUY

— Justina Knight (@justina_knows) December 1, 2022

https://twitter.com/Cxmaza/status/1598134743824236545https://twitter.com/SaxtonDigital/status/1598147465303445504

Tatum is possibly the leader for MVP right now after this performance further strengthened the Celtics’ grip as the best team in the NBA. they have the longest active win streak in the NBA and look genuinely unstoppable with Tatum leading the charge.


Is This The Year For The Celtics To Become Champions Once Again?

It’s hard to say that there is any team in the NBA that is better than Boston. They have one of the deepest squads on paper, have the best record in the NBA, and have the best 2-way wing in the league right now. The cards are lining up perfectly for the Celtics to finally break through and become champions after a 15-year wait.

The chemistry between the Celtics team, despite losing their coach in the summer, has been phenomenal to watch. New coach Joe Mazzulla has made sure that the team continues their strong play from last season, something that has been working like a charm so far this season. 

Robert Williams hasn’t even returned from injury yet, so the Celtics have reinforcements coming to make their team even better. Everyone in the league should be scared of what this team can achieve this year. 

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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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