Jayson Tatum Quotes

Jayson Tatum

Profession : Athlete

Birth : March 3, 1998

I've always lived with my mom. My whole life.

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At the end of the day, we all want to win, so everybody has to sacrifice when you want to be a part of something special.

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When I play bad, I don't get too down on myself. When I play good, I don't get too hot.

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I'm a big candle guy.

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Just keep having fun. It's basketball. So that's what I'm going to keep doing.

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I don't have anything to eat in my house but chips and Gatorade.

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I just try to stay in my little circle. And I don't try to do too much. And when my opportunity comes, I just try to make the most of it.

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I'm the biggest mama's boy ever, and I'm proud to say it.

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I am growing up, but I still need help along the way.

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No matter what team you're playing for, the ultimate goal is to be the last team standing.

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If I see a spider in my room, I gotta sleep on the couch for, like, two days.

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Obviously understand what's at stake, and keep going. You just have to keep going, keep playing.

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I'm not afraid of anything.

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I'm looking to try to do more out there and just taking advantage of the opportunities that I've been given.

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That's what I am trying to be, just trying to affect the game any way possible, rebounding, getting a block, or trying to get a stop even when your shot isn't falling, because, at the end of the day, all that matters is whether you win or lose.

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The playoffs bring the best out of people.

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I was fortunate enough to make it to where I want to be. There could be other kids as talented or more talented than me in whatever they want to be but don't have the resources to pursue their dream. Maybe they have to get a job instead to help their mom with the bills.

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One day I'd have 20 points, the next day two points. I was dribbling the ball off my leg. I couldn't understand why. The media started asking me, 'Is this because you are a new dad?' I didn't want to blame my son. There are plenty of people in much worse situations, and they make it work. I have to do that, too.

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Obviously, getting stronger is the key, and knowing how to use my body, knowing what to expect.

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Growing up with videos and YouTube, being able to see content from the '90s - music and games - that really helped me stay connected with the time before me.

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