Jayson Tatum opens up on Achilles injury, lack of appreciation, Cetlics outlook & more! | First Take
Boston Celtics superstar SF Jayson Tatum joins First Take to discuss his Achilles injury and potential return timeline, as Stephen A. Smith questions whether his absence will not only make him more appreciated as a player but also give the New York Knicks a better shot at winning the Eastern Conference.
0:00 Boston Celtics’ postseason timeline
0:45 Jayson Tatum talks Achilles injury
1:07 The “ups and downs” of recovery process
3:29 Tatum on his apparent lack of appreciation
5:08 Celtics’ outlook for upcoming season
6:36 Communication with Tyrese Haliburton & Damian Lillard
7:28 How did Celtics go down 0-2 to Knicks in ECSF?
9:51 Expectations for Eastern Conference & Jaylen Brown
11:29 Relationship with head coach Joe Mazzulla
12:22 Going No. 3 overall in NBA draft
14:39 Tatum 4’s signature shoe
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49 Comments
The most scripted athlete today
It was either we get Tatum at first or at 3rd no one else was gonna get him what don’t ppl understand
Them JT’s clean
Over rated
I always love listening to JT speak! He is so humble and always says the right things and never puts himself first!
We need Molly bk
tore mine in july and literally word for word when he spoke on the stages of the up and downs. that first month reallllly plays on your mental
This interview was terribly disgusting due to the big pharma infomercial in the middle of it… I'm thinking that there was no other reason to interview him at this time of the year… This was all a setup for this infomercial 👎🏾👎🏾👎🏾
JT really did a pharma ad mid-interview … Stop it
Lost so much respect promoting pain pills
1st Take 🗑 for real now😂😂😂😂😂
Thinking back on it I’m kinda hurt we didn’t get him with the 2nd pick in that draft he definitely woulda made Kobe proud if he was a laker
Gotta listen to the opps! Let's go Cavs!!! Ask him why he didn't answer jaylen brown call 😂😂
I’d take Ja Morant over this snoozefest
Jayson Tatum, you are hired on First Take!
Great interview. Come back soon Tatum! Rooting for you.
JT when his team is up 20+ is a problem
Wheres his braids gone
A BEAST!!!
SAS, imma a Knicks fan and i sometimes wish u wouldn't bring up the knicks in every convo
Great guy definitely should have been the #1 pick and he’s generous and respectful and respects women
MVP AND FINAL MVP NEXT .AND SO ON AND SO ON.
gettin paid gettin paid
Most hyped up 3 and D player ever
Saying Tatum isn’t respected enough while being one of his top haters is diabolical
Keep this lady on and get rid of Molly!
1:03 “19”
I've had knee surgeries they're the worst hope he has a full and speedy recovery. This was a good interview though gained respect for taytum he's a class act.
Wish he was a Laker but Luka right there with him 😏👍
No olympics question?
Always butter him up to face and talk smack behind his back
Disrespected the philadelphia 76ers stay healthy they dangerous real 💯
no glaze but bro needs to release his skin routine
He isn't better than Giannis!
OMG, this show is soooo much better now!
Heal up and go crazy next season my boy Jason Tatum aka JT Money
I’m so sick & tired of Stephen A & others saying that Tatum isn’t appreciated enough…. Tatum is OVERRATED & he’s NEVER BEEN THE BEST PLAYER ON THE CELTICS WHEN IT REALLY MATTERED MOST! Jaylen Brown was the best player BOTH OF THEIR FINALS RUNS!!
Medical advances have come so far….I’m just sitting here thinking about how these athletes have an injury like tearing their achilles and it’s expected that most of the time they will bounce back. Not only bounce back but swiftly too and if he does make it back without missing the entire upcoming season it would be nothing short of incredible.
Jayson Tatum: underrated & unappreciated
Please espn this new co host ain't it. She's dry overly washed out blonde and not easy on the eyes can we get something else please. Blonde is boring af
He will never be the face of the nan no matter how much his momma got him media trained. Nothing special or interesting about this dude. Ps every off season interview sas does that same leave their current team next season loool 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Bro should sit out the next 2 seasons just to be sure
1:24 smh yall got him in here like he is announcing his retirement
Cool… now get Pablo on the show…
Take your time JT, rooting for you man!
He has some nice hair .look like he using egg yolk for stron protein cells in his hair strands
did this mf just do a pharmaceutical ad mid interview
He’s going to come back stronger
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