Jayson Tatum Quotes

Jayson Tatum

Profession : Athlete

Birth : March 3, 1998

There's a lot of talented guys, but at the end of the day, you've got to go out there and get it. It's really about who's competing and who wants it more on both ends of the floor.

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There's no better way to start your career than by playing probably the best guy in the league.

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The Celtics were always going to pick me No. 1, but Philly didn't know that.

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All I used to want to do was shoot fadeaways like Kobe because he was my favorite player.

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Each person's workout is really different. It's tailored to be what's most needed for them. Everybody's different.

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Man, I'm always going to back up my teammates.

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School was very important. But I needed to watch basketball.

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I still think it's mind-blowing when famous people know who I am.

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It's been a dream come true, you know, just making it to the NBA and being drafted by a great franchise like Boston.

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It feels great just finally knowing where I'm going and have some place to call home. And I'm glad it's Boston.

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Because I grew up in a single parent home with my mom, growing up, things weren't always the best.

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The Single Mothers Program is something I would love to start if I'm fortunate enough to make it to the NBA and things like that.

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My parents are supportive of me, whatever school I go to.

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Talent level, I feel like if I'm not the best, I'm one or two. I think it's just opportunity, the situation that you're in, and who's on your team. I think I've done all right.

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If somebody was to ask me who is the best rookie, I would tell them I was.

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Anytime I play another rookie, there's that extra edge.

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I want to be the next Paul Pierce.

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I just enjoy playing in the big moments, in the big games.

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I think that's when I have the most fun: when things are on the line.

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I dreamed of having big moments and having a big role. That obviously came a lot sooner than I thought.

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