Jayson Tatum is still enjoying a well-earned victory lap after winning his first championship last month.
The Boston Celtics star is soaking in the feeling of being a champion while also preparing to play for Team USA in the Olympics.
Although he has been quite busy, he still had time to sit down for a photo shoot with Sports Illustrated. toasting his first title and claiming his place as one of the biggest stars in the league.
Cheers to the winningest team in NBA history 🥂
Celtics champion Jayson Tatum raises a glass on the cover of the Sports Illustrated 70th anniversary issue https://t.co/X5gRf4u36k
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— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) July 25, 2024
Appearing on the cover of the 70th-anniversary issue of Sports Illustrated is a huge deal for Tatum and just another accomplishment that he should be proud of.
It’s been a wonderful year for the 26-year-old star.
He seemingly did it all: earned an All-Star appearance, was named All-NBA, and pushed his team to a Finals win.
On top of all that, he was selected to play in the Olympics and has joined LeBron James, Steph Curry, Anthony Edwards, and others in Paris.
Even if his numbers don’t show it, this has been the best season of Tatum’s career.
However, there have been a few glaring issues.
For example, he still received criticism for his leadership skills and missed out on both Eastern Conference Finals MVP and Finals MVP to his friend Jaylen Brown.
Critics will highlight those shortcomings but there is no doubt that Tatum and his Celtics were dominant literally all season long.
Now he will try to continue the streak of big wins in the Olympics, hoping to come home with a gold medal.
Being on the cover of Sports Illustrated is a big deal for Tatum and it’s just the latest milestone he should be proud of.
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