The Boston Celtics won the NBA Championship during the 2023-24 season. As the 2024-25 season progresses, they are aiming to clinch another championship title. Their star player, Jayson Tatum, is putting forth exceptional efforts, which have helped the team secure the second spot in the Eastern Conference standings.
Despite his impressive efforts, some critics still label Tatum as the softest player in Boston Celtics history. In a recent episode of the Gil’s Arena show, Brandon Jennings echoed this sentiment. He asked the host, Gilbert Arenas, “Is Jayson Tatum the softest Boston Celtics superstar ever?”
Arenas responded, “Whoever saying he’s soft… that’s a soft ass 28ppg he’s averaging. Go on out there and get your head bust.”
BJ: "Is [Jayson Tatum] the softest Boston Celtics superstar ever?"
— Gilbert Arenas (@GilsArenaShow) January 5, 2025
Gil: "Whoever saying he's soft… that's a soft ass 28ppg he's averaging. Go on out there and get your head bust!"
Brandon Jennings gets the Arena to crash out over his Jayson Tatum take 🤬 pic.twitter.com/bwuEleCRB4
Arenas expressed his disagreement with the description of Tatum as the “softest” superstar in Celtics history. Tatum’s current performance this season is impressive. He is averaging 28.2 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game in the 2024-25 NBA season.
Anna Horford Reacts To Jayson Tatum’s NBA MVP Ladder Ranking
Jayson Tatum has been delivering outstanding performances for the Celtics during the 2024-25 NBA regular season. However, he currently does not occupy the leading position in the KIA NBA MVP Ladder.
The NBA’s official website recently released the latest rankings, placing Nikola Jokic first, followed by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Tatum is ranked fourth, a position that did not sit well with Al Horford’s sister, Anna Horford, who expressed disappointment in a recent post on X (formerly Twitter).
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“Only reason Jayson isn’t #1 is because you guys are f*cking haters,” Horford wrote in her recent post on X.
Only reason Jayson isn’t #1 is because you guys are f*cking haters. https://t.co/TaZFuSMIVq
— Anna Horford (@AnnaHorford) January 4, 2025
In a recent interview, Tatum expressed his focus on winning a championship rather than pursuing the MVP award. The Celtics recently triumphed over the Houston Rockets with a score of 109-86, which marked their third consecutive victory. With an impressive record of 26 wins and nine losses, they are performing strongly in the 2024-25 NBA regular season. Their next game is scheduled against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Paycom Center.
