Jayson Tatum admits a weight was lifted when the Boston Celtics received the 2024 NBA Finals. Tatum knew he’d by no means be among the many Celtics greatest gamers with out successful a championship.
“To be part of Celtics historical past, you need to have received a championship. We’ve got 18 now. All the perfect gamers right here have received a championship,” Tatum stated. “You might be held to the very best customary. You a minimum of should win one. It felt good to get that. I’m completely happy about that.”
Boston’s celebrity additionally is aware of the Celtics have to show the web page shortly after seeing Banner 18 raised to the rafters on opening night time.
“Can we proceed to need extra? It’s not time for us to attend for individuals to assault us. No. What we did final [season] was particular. However after ring night time, [expletive] that as a result of in a brand new season everyone seems to be gunning for us in a championship,” Tatum stated in regards to the upcoming season. “We’ve got to get higher one recreation at a time. That was after we have been at our greatest final 12 months. We didn’t skip no steps. We didn’t look previous no one.”