Brandon Jennings recently ignited debate with his remarks regarding Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum. During a segment on “Gil’s Arena,” Jennings described Tatum as “soft,” implying that the player’s toughness falls short. This bold statement not only raised eyebrows but also caught his host, Gilbert Arenas, off guard.
Jennings’ statement started trending on social media as fans shared their reactions. He recently clarified his remarks regarding Tatum during an appearance on The Big Podcast with Shaq. In that discussion, Jennings explains why he believes Tatum is the softest Celtics superstar ever.
“I said Tatum was the softest Celtics superstar ever, but I never said he wasn’t great. I guess I’m going off because of Jaylen Brown getting Finals MVPs and Eastern Conference, and this is supposed to be your team in your moment,” Jennings said.
Brandon Jennings explains why he believes Jayson Tatum is the softest Celtics superstar ever.
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I guess I’m going off because of Jaylen Brown getting Finals MVPs and Eastern Conference, and this is supposed to be your team in your moment.
At a recent press conference, a reporter inquired about Jennings’ critical remarks concerning Tatum. In response, Tatum expressed that he held no anger toward the comment.
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Tatum delivered an exceptional performance throughout the 2024-25 NBA season, playing a pivotal role in guiding the Celtics to consecutive championships. He spearheaded the team’s playoff journey, showcasing their strength by overpowering the Orlando Magic in the opening round. Unfortunately, the Celtics encountered a considerable hurdle in the conference semifinals against the New York Knicks.
In a critical moment, with just 2:58 remaining in the fourth quarter of Game 4, Tatum made an aggressive attempt for a loose ball and suffered a devastating non-contact Achilles tendon rupture. Without Tatum, the Celtics were unable to survive and were subsequently eliminated. In a revealing interview with O’Neal, Jennings elaborated on his insights regarding Tatum, referencing examples from NBA legends to back up his perspective.
“So for a Celtics superstar, you know, and the toughness and what the Celtics bring, you know, if you go back to McHale, if you go back to Larry Bird and KG and all those guys, you know, it was just a different type of dog. So, but that doesn’t mean that he’s not a great player. I just, you know, as far as what a Celtics,” Jennings said.
Jennings’ remark about Tatum stirred reactions among the NBA community, with several players and analysts responding to it.
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