NBA legend, former Grizzlies player reveals frustration with Jayson Tatum

This season, many around the NBA are expecting Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum to have a massive chip on his shoulder. One of those who has that expectation is former Grizzlies player and NBA legend Vince Carter.

After witnessing Tatum being disrespected during the playoffs and the Olympics, Carter believes the Celtics star will come out with a vengeance. At the same time, however, Carter has a certain level of frustration when it comes to Jayson Tatum, specifically his passivity.

“One thing about Jayson Tatum, I think he’s one of the 10 or 15 best players in the league, but I was frustrated when he would sometimes defer and settle,” Carter said on FanDuelTV’s Run It Back. “I don’t think we’re going to see that especially early in the year. I don’t think he’s going to settle, I think he’s going to go to the guys to show that I’m supposed to be that guy.”

Last season, the Boston Celtics finished the season with an astounding 64-18 record. They were the best team in the NBA with Tatum averaging 26.9 points, 8.1 rebounds and 4.9 assists on 47/38/83 shooting from the field. At no point in the season did anyone consider him a legitimate favorite to win the MVP award. It’s one of the many reasons former Memphis Grizzlies Chandler Parsons also believes Tatum will have a year of revenge.

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