Paul Pierce on Jayson Tatum: 'Best American-born player today'
Boston Celtics icon Paul Pierce has declared that Jayson Tatum holds the title of the best American-born player currently in the NBA. Speaking on the “Ticket and The Truth” podcast, Pierce expressed his confidence in Tatum’s ability, stating that he believes Tatum will ultimately become the face of the league. “I truly believe [Tatum] will be the face of the league. Best American born player today,” he said, via NBACentral on X.
Source: TalkBasket
Source: TalkBasket
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Paul Pierce @paulpierce34
Omg Denver Nuggets tune in tomorrow @undisputed gonna be a movie – 12:35 AM
Omg Denver Nuggets tune in tomorrow @undisputed gonna be a movie – 12:35 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Only 11 players are Top 100 in points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and three-pointers in NBA playoffs history.
Jayson Tatum just joined the list. pic.twitter.com/H81pWSq9cv – 7:04 PM
Only 11 players are Top 100 in points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and three-pointers in NBA playoffs history.
Jayson Tatum just joined the list. pic.twitter.com/H81pWSq9cv – 7:04 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
According to a league source, the #NBA is not expected to upgrade the Caleb Martin foul on Jayson Tatum to a flagrant or a suspension. #Celtics #Heat – 4:58 PM
According to a league source, the #NBA is not expected to upgrade the Caleb Martin foul on Jayson Tatum to a flagrant or a suspension. #Celtics #Heat – 4:58 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Caleb Martin addresses hard foul on Jayson Tatum: “I know I hit him pretty hard. But momentum was carrying me, and I think I got pushed into that direction” miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 3:53 PM
Caleb Martin addresses hard foul on Jayson Tatum: “I know I hit him pretty hard. But momentum was carrying me, and I think I got pushed into that direction” miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 3:53 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
This analogy from @RealJayWilliams on Jayson Tatum 😅
(🎥: @PatMcAfeeShow) pic.twitter.com/PhzsjCAt8E – 2:23 PM
This analogy from @RealJayWilliams on Jayson Tatum 😅
(🎥: @PatMcAfeeShow) pic.twitter.com/PhzsjCAt8E – 2:23 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
The NBA player poll is out on @TheAthleticNBA and one of the biggest takeaways was that the league thinks the Nuggets are the title favorites over the Celtics.
Breaking down why Denver is favorited, plus a vote for Paul Pierce to be the GOAT:
theathletic.com/5435975/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/VRskAMb2SH – 12:58 PM
The NBA player poll is out on @TheAthleticNBA and one of the biggest takeaways was that the league thinks the Nuggets are the title favorites over the Celtics.
Breaking down why Denver is favorited, plus a vote for Paul Pierce to be the GOAT:
theathletic.com/5435975/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/VRskAMb2SH – 12:58 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
NEW: Caleb Martin addresses hard foul on Jayson Tatum: “I know I hit him pretty hard. But momentum was carrying me, and I think I got pushed into that direction” miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, one Heat player explains how the Porzingis addition has been a game-changer and more – 12:06 PM
NEW: Caleb Martin addresses hard foul on Jayson Tatum: “I know I hit him pretty hard. But momentum was carrying me, and I think I got pushed into that direction” miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, one Heat player explains how the Porzingis addition has been a game-changer and more – 12:06 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Game 1 leaders:
PTS — Siakam
REB — Valanciunas
AST — Murray, Tatum
STL — Oubre Jr
BLK — Holmgren
FGM — Siakam, Jokic
3PM — Harden, Dame
FTM — Embiid pic.twitter.com/6KgdFoiK1S – 11:37 AM
Game 1 leaders:
PTS — Siakam
REB — Valanciunas
AST — Murray, Tatum
STL — Oubre Jr
BLK — Holmgren
FGM — Siakam, Jokic
3PM — Harden, Dame
FTM — Embiid pic.twitter.com/6KgdFoiK1S – 11:37 AM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New: Jayson Tatum refused to take the bait from the Heat in a host of ways during Game 1 and that bodes quite well for the Celtics postseason outlook masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 10:42 AM
New: Jayson Tatum refused to take the bait from the Heat in a host of ways during Game 1 and that bodes quite well for the Celtics postseason outlook masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 10:42 AM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Takeaways and postgame reaction from a tough day for the Heat miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… How the Celtics won the game from three-point range, more on Caleb Martin’s hard foul on Jayson Tatum and other stuff from Game 1 – 9:33 AM
Takeaways and postgame reaction from a tough day for the Heat miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… How the Celtics won the game from three-point range, more on Caleb Martin’s hard foul on Jayson Tatum and other stuff from Game 1 – 9:33 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Tatum took such a hard fall, I wouldn’t be surprised if he briefly appears on the Celtics injury report between now and Wednesday’s Game 2 – 8:00 AM
Tatum took such a hard fall, I wouldn’t be surprised if he briefly appears on the Celtics injury report between now and Wednesday’s Game 2 – 8:00 AM
Paul Pierce @paulpierce34
Great weekend of NBA hoops all the home teams survived game 1 , can the lakers bounce back in game 2 , is Ant Man next up check me out this morning on @undisputed – 7:08 AM
Great weekend of NBA hoops all the home teams survived game 1 , can the lakers bounce back in game 2 , is Ant Man next up check me out this morning on @undisputed – 7:08 AM
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NBA Central: Paul Pierce says Jayson Tatum is the best American born player in the NBA “I truly believe [Tatum] will be the face of the league. Best American born player today.” (🎥 @allthesmokeprod ) pic.twitter.com/f5T0gZfcWp -via Twitter @TheNBACentral / April 22, 2024
Growing up in Los Angeles, Harden says he studied three central influences who “formed me into who I am”: Kobe Bryant for his dynamism; Paul Pierce for his physicality, stepbacks, and midrange jumpers; and Manu Ginobili—a fellow lefty—for his downhill drives, side steps, and twisting finishes at the rim. He’s still watching. Harden’s off-court reputation may be characterized by stories of late nights, but people close to him say he isn’t credited enough for how much, and how closely, he studies basketball. During Clippers bus rides, Harden has been known to find a teammate or staffer watching another game on their phone and peer over their shoulder, commenting on what he’s seeing. It has helped him build a memory bank of opponent tendencies, which has helped Harden become a trusted post defender, in particular. One longtime league talent evaluator believes that only Chris Paul is as adept at saving a possession by knowing where an opponent will place the ball, then stripping it. -via The Ringer / April 20, 2024
Ball Don’t Lie: Paul Pierce really photobombed the Celtics’ official team photo 😂 pic.twitter.com/qzNgSPNfJG -via Twitter @Balldontlie / April 13, 2024
Gary Washburn: According to a league source, the #NBA is not expected to review the Caleb Martin foul on Jayson Tatum for a flagrant or a suspension. #Celtics #Heat -via Twitter @GwashburnGlobe / April 22, 2024
Jorge Sierra: ACTIVE PLAYERS IN TOP 50 PLAYOFF SCORING LIST 1. LeBron James 7. Kevin Durant 11. Stephen Curry 17. James Harden 27. Klay Thompson 29. Chris Paul 32. Kawhi Leonard 34. Russell Westbrook 42. Jimmy Butler 47. Paul George 49. Jayson Tatum -via Twitter @hoopshype / April 22, 2024
Jorge Sierra: JAYSON TATUM ALL-TIME PLAYOFF RANKINGS Points: No. 49, Assists: No. 74, Steals: No. 96, Blocks: No. 96, Rebounds: No. 97. Not bad for a 26-year-old player. -via Twitter @hoopshype / April 22, 2024