Jayson Tatum eyes a historic father-son NBA moment, hoping to play 10 more years so eight-year-old Deuce can mirror LeBron and Bronny’s iconic milestone.
The NBA realm has witnessed some iconic father-son moments in recent times. With the likes of Bronny James making his NBA debut with his father, LeBron, it was surely an emotional affair. In recent times, Bronny has reportedly made LeBron super proud as he continues to seize his opportunities.
Now, while the father-son moment has become iconic ever since, it appears that other players are also eyeing the opportunity themselves.
For example, in a recent interview with the Morris Twins, Boston Celtics’ star Jayson Tatum delved deep into the possibility. He pointed out that his son Deuce is currently eight years old. Thus, the 27-year-old Celtics’ star wished that he could play for 10 more years in order to replicate a LeBron-Bronny situation.
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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,” said Tatum.
Well, realistically speaking, Deuce playing in the NBA at 18 is a possibility. However, it is a somewhat uncertain prospect at the moment. Just like how Tatum’s return to action looks wrapped in uncertainty. Thankfully, speaking on the same, head coach Joe Mazzulla has given some insight into the same.
Joe Mazzulla Gives His Honest Opinion About Jayson Tatum’s Return Timeline
Tatum suffered an unfortunate ACL tear last season, which derailed the Celtics’ playoff progress. Now, as he recovers from the injury, questions about when he will be able to return are circulating.
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And providing an honest opinion on the same, Celtics head coach Mazzulla stated, “I have no idea. I never thought about it. The only thing that I care about is that he is a part of a team, and it is a credit to him. He is on the bench for every game. He is on the trips. He is working out during practice. He is in the film room. He is at shootarounds. That is how he is leading, with his presence.”
Thus, it is evident that Tatum will focus more on his recovery at the moment. And with the fans eagerly waiting to find out his return timeline, there is not much they can do except wait and watch