"He was always there for me": Jayson Tatum's son, his source of strength
NBA star Jayson Tatum reflects on how becoming a father to his son, Deuce, during his rookie season provided him with emotional stability and motivation. Tatum credits his son for helping him maintain perspective amidst the pressures of professional basketball.
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Jayson Tatum had a lot of expectations coming into the NBA after being taken No. 3 overall in the 2017 NBA Draft. But lurking behind the rising Boston Celtics star was a 19-year-old readying for fatherhood at the same time he was embarking on professional basketball. Jayson “Deuce” Tatum Jr. was born 12 games into Tatum’s rookie season.Tatum’s life changed with Deuce’s arrival. What had begun as an obligation that would change my life soon became a primary source of drive and emotional stability. Deuce was a constant companion on Tatum’s journey, popping up at Celtics games, team celebrations and big moments in his career.https://www.instagram.com/p/DcHJTSDEXtx/How Jayson Tatum’s son became his biggest motivationTatum was a teenager when he learned he was going to be a father, as he was transitioning from Duke to the NBA.
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