Alright, hoops fans, buckle up! This one’s gonna be a wild ride through the highs and lows of Boston’s dynamic duo, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
Championship Glory and Doubters Galore
So, Tatum and Brown finally snagged that elusive championship last season, solidifying their status as one of the NBA’s elite duos. But, would you believe it? Some folks still aren’t convinced these two deserve the accolades. Crazy, right? Despite bringing the Celtics their first title since ’08, they’ve faced some serious shade this summer. JB got snubbed from the Olympic squad, and JT barely saw the court for Team USA. Talk about a rough offseason!
Barkley’s Fiery Take
Enter Charles Barkley, who wasn’t having any of this nonsense. “I think Jaylen getting left off the Olympic team and Jayson not playing… They’re the defending champs that’s gonna take their confidence to another level. The NBA found a way to piss both of them off this summer,” Sir Charles ranted. You can always count on Barkley to tell it like it is. And honestly, I think he’s spot on. The league might’ve just lit a fire under these guys.
Charles Barkley on Tatum and Brown
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“The NBA has found a way to piss both of them off this summer”
–#celtics #bostonceltics
Via @BillSimmons
by @PrizePicks @Gametime— Celtics on CLNS (@CelticsCLNS)
Stats Don’t Lie
Let’s talk numbers for a sec. Brown wrapped up last season with a solid 23.0 points, 5.5 boards, 3.6 assists, and 1.2 steals per game. Tatum? He was even more beastly, averaging 26.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, 4.9 assists, and 1.0 steals. And guess what? JB was the Finals MVP! Yet, somehow, he was overlooked for Team USA while Derrick White got the nod.
But JB, being the stand-up guy he is, immediately called White to clear the air. “I called Derrick right away,” JB said. “Just to make sure there’s no confusion, my love for you and all of that. He knew that, and he did. You don’t always gotta make everything public. Me and D-White are good.”
Villain Mode Activated
Now, here’s where it gets juicy. Brown’s been dropping hints on social media that he’s ready to embrace the villain role. He even liked a comment on Instagram that said, “JB villain year loading…” and then warned, “I want blood.” Oof, talk about intense! In my opinion, this could be the fuel he needs to dominate next season.
Meanwhile, JB’s been soaking up the championship glow but is already gearing up for another run. “Last year is over, to be honest. We celebrated; we had a good time. It’s been an awesome summer. I’ve been having a great summer, by the way. But it’s over with it,” JB said. “Now we got the target on our back. Everybody’s trying to come after us and I’m like, ‘Come on.’ It’s back to work. And I’m looking forward to next season.”
So, what do you think, Celtics fans? Will Tatum and Brown silence the doubters and go back-to-back? Let’s hear your bold predictions!