NBA All-Star Break: Jayson Tatum Makes Time For Son Deuce After Busy Weekend

Published 02/21/2024, 8:21 AM +07

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In 2017, a serendipitous storm of favorability swept into Jayson Tatum‘s life, giving rise to a dual celebration. Not only did Tatum secure his spot in the NBA, but also joyously welcomed his son, Deuce, into the world. Since then, Tatum has been ardently dedicated to honing his skills on the basketball court and embracing the joys of fatherhood. As the sands of time seem to slip through his fingers, Tatum has mastered the harmonious balance between his professional career and parenting.

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Easing his duties is the fact that, Deuce, with his endearing antics on the court and in press conferences, has carved out a fanbase for himself. Now, fans anticipate Deuce’s presence in the arena just like Tatum’s. However, as the All-Star Weekend provides a brief respite for the league, Tatum is immersed in the tender moments of fatherhood, quite away from the fans.

Jayson Tatum and Deuce take in some sun

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During the brief hiatus from leading the Boston Celtics, Tatum seems to be relishing some beach time with Deuce. In a recent Instagram post, Jayson shared a snapshot of himself chilling by the sea. Furthermore, in the subsequent story update, he treated his followers to a selfie featuring the dynamic father-son duo.

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As of now, the exact location of their beach hangout remains a mystery. However, a noteworthy clue emerged three hours before the father-son selfie when Tatum posted a picture of the ‘Timeless Tour Type Circle T’ – hinting at a possible golfing excursion preceding their beach escapade.

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Becoming a parent at the tender age of 19, Jayson Tatum finds himself living the saying ‘time flies’ – especially as he has to navigate the tiring NBA schedule alongside Deuce’s going years. Despite the fans missing out on a Deuce moment, they can take solace in Jayson finding ways to balance his time amid the demanding facets of his life.

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Tatum believes he is the best player in the NBA

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Last season, Jayson Tatum expressed Giannis Antetokounmpo to be the best player in the league. However, in a recent turnaround, when answering the same question, Tatum confidently declares himself as the best. While Tatum acknowledges players like Nikola Jokić, Giannis, Joel Embiid, and others, he boldly asserts, “I truly do believe every night I step out on the floor that I’m the best player.”

Tatum’s unwavering confidence stems from his youth, seven years of NBA experience, relentless work ethic, and drive to win. Adding credence to his statements is the fact that the Celtics currently boast the best record in the league, with Tatum standing out as their best player.

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Moreover, Tatum has transformed his playing style this year, leaning more towards a team-oriented approach. With his scoring showing a slight dip from last year, he has improved in assists, field goal percentage, and 3-point shooting.

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Saahil Dhillan

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Saahil Dhillan is an NBA Writer at EssentiallySports who discovered his basketball passion through the dynamic between Miami's LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. Years later, Kobe Bryant reignited his love, transforming him into an extensive contributor who savors the matches, covers games live, analyzes post-game pressers, and reports on injuries. With his stories, he aims at making readers feel the intense drama unfolding on the court every day.
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Sameen Nawathe

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