Jayson Tatum is laser-focused on his NBA return after a devastating ACL injury derailed the Boston Celtics’ playoff hopes last season. But even as the superstar pushes through an impressive rehab regimen, he’s juggling another major priority: fatherhood to his newborn son with singer Ella Mai.
For months, Mai has kept her personal life under wraps, but she recently dropped some major revelations during an appearance on British radio station KISSXTRA. While promoting her highly anticipated album Do You Still Love Me?, the R&B sensation opened up about her family dynamics, hinting that their little one might inherit a mix of hoops prowess and musical flair.
“You know what, it’s giving a little bit of both right now. We might have a little singing hooper on our hands. He can hold a little note; he is young, but he can hold a little note,” Mai shared, suggesting their son could blend Tatum’s basketball genes with her own vocal talents.
This candid moment marks a rare peek into Mai’s private world, especially as Tatum balances recovery with family time. Meanwhile, the Celtics forward has his sights set on creating NBA history of his own—much like LeBron James did by sharing the court with his son Bronny.
Jayson Tatum Dreams of Teaming Up With His Son Deuce on the Court
Tatum, who already has an 8-year-old son named Deuce from a previous relationship, expressed his excitement about potentially playing alongside him one day.
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“Deuce turned eight on Saturday. So he turned eight, I’m 27. It’s like, damn, can I play 10 more years? It’s like, I can easily do that. So it’s like, I mean, if it worked out, it’s, that’d be cool. Yeah, I’m just trying to get him back,” Tatum revealed.
As LeBron continues to beam with pride over Bronny’s progress in the league, Tatum’s comments fuel speculation about a future father-son duo in Boston. With his rehab showing promising signs, fans are buzzing about when Tatum will lace up again— all while his growing family adds a heartwarming layer to his comeback story.