Four years have passed since the Lakers icon Kobe Bryant and eight other people, including his daughter Gianna, perished in a
helicopter crash on Friday.
The Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, who looked up to Bryant as a child, expressed in a recent interview with Marc Spears of Andscape
that he wished they had spoken more before the great man passed away.
It’s a bittersweet moment. Tatum said to Spears, “It’s unbelievable that he’s not here anymore. “And the thing I regret is that I should
have given him more calls. I regret not texting him more often. I simply assumed that he was constantly busy. I had no desire to
trouble him.
“We were acquainted. Tatum said, “He told me to text him or call him anytime.” But I nearly felt afraid. I can only image the amount
of work he has on his plate. I wish not to disturb him. And it goes without saying that I wish I had sought out farther after what
transpired. I wanted to know the answers to so many questions I had. I learned a lesson from not calling him more than I should have.
Tatum stated that the passing of Bryant inspired him to connect with other athletes he admires, like LeBron James of the Lakers.
Tatum stated, “I don’t hold back with older guys in the league now, like ‘Bron.” “Bron is someone I talk to and text a lot, and it might
Next month, in Indianapolis, there will be an NBA All-Star Game featuring James and Tatum.
Tatum was chosen as an All-Star this week for the fifth time. Along with Joel Embiid of Philadelphia, Tyrese Halibuton of Indiana,
Giannis Antetokounmpo of Milwaukee, and Tyrese Maxey of Philadelphia, he will open the game for the Eastern Conference.
Tatum’s average is 8.4 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 27 points. With a 35-10 record, the Celtics own the best record in the NBA.
Tatum declared, “This is by far the most talented team I’ve been on.” “This team is the most giving ever. Not that past teams I’ve been
on weren’t talented or self-centered; rather, it’s just our talent levels one through five and our professional status.
Tatum went on, “We got Jrue [Holiday], who’s been a champion before.” “We have players who have made All-Star teams; Jaylen
Brown (pictured) made All-NBA.” Guys have gotten paid, I’ve been on the All-NBA first team for a few years running, and we all truly
just do whatever it takes every night to win.
Tatum claimed that his perspective was the most important lesson he learned from Bryant. Bryant would question him about the
amount of sacrifice he would have to make in order to win.
Bryant won five championships before retiring. Tatum continues to pursue his first. The star player for the Celtics stated that winning
one would “mean everything” to him.
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