It probably should not surprise that NBA players and the front office of the teams they play for read the articles written about them by the NBA media, but it is a common thing in the contemporary news cycle for the stories themselves to become news through their coverage of star players.
And such has been the case for Boston Celtics All-Star forward Jayson Tatum, who was a focal point in a recent ESPN article by Tim Bontemps that cast the St. Louis native as a selfish player according to anonymous NBA sources. And while there is indeed truth to the notion that the franchise relies on Tatum and fellow All-Star wing Jaylen Brown more than is healthy offensively, it has been more a situation born of necessity and habit than poorly-used structure in the team’s roster, or selfish designs on anyone’s part.
Speaking to the media after Boston’s 88 – 87 win over the Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday night, Tatum shared his feelings in a jocular — but still clearly bothered — tone.
Change for the team at the deadline is all but certain — but how much change? https://t.co/FKQCQ9REfj
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) December 2, 2021
