Jayson Tatum

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  1. Jayson Tatum, 6x NBA All-Star, opens up on self-doubt after injury, questioning his return, Joe Mazzulla, Celtics legacy, fatherhood, private life, disappointing 2024 Olympics w/ Steve Kerr, and why Kobe’s impact remains sacred.

    Jan 27

    Jayson Tatum, 6x NBA All-Star, opens up on self-doubt after injury, questioning his return, Joe Mazzulla, Celtics legacy, fatherhood, private life, disappointing 2024 Olympics w/ Steve Kerr, and why Kobe’s impact remains sacred.

    “I’m going to be the best basketball player I can ever be and I’m also going to be the best father that I can ever be.” Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum sits down with Ryan, Channing and Fred for a raw, wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond the headlines and boxscore. Tatum opens up about battling through injury, the moment he nearly walked away from the game, and the mental toll that comes with carrying expectations at the highest level. Recently returning to the court for rehab and light work, the 6x time NBA All Star and World Champion opens up on how the last year has been the toughest in his life, admitting self-doubt, questioning his will to heal and contemplating his return this season. Winning a title with Celtics etched his name in Boston royalty, although the high expectations still move him to chase the legends who've come before him while his focus remains on getting back to a championship. Jayson was upfront about working through past growing pains with Jaylen Brown, the pressures of being a face of the NBA and the three words Joe Mazzulla whispered to him during the biggest moments of their Championship run. A self-proclaimed mama's boy, he shares a deep understanding of sacrifice, hard work and how growing up with little motivated him being raised by a single mom but candidly he opens up on why he values the relationship with his father differently but still a bond he appreciates. With the anniversary of Kobe Bryant's passing, Jayson Tatum reveals how he was inspired by the icon and modeled his life based on certain experiences and explains why he is completely appalled with anyone questioning Kobe's contributions to the game. He reflects on representing Team USA in 2024 on the Olympic stage, what that experience taught him, his true in-the-moment feelings with Steve Kerr and how it reshaped his perspective as a leader but also as a man. From embracing the weight of Boston’s historic legacy to navigating fatherhood while still chasing greatness, Tatum shares how his humble beginnings continue to ground him. Honest, reflective, and powerful—this is Jayson Tatum like you’ve never heard him before. Pivot Family, please like, comment and hit the subscribe button, we value hearing from you and appreciate your support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 11m
  2. Keeping Football Outside, Travis' Hoop Dreams & Jayson Tatum Goes From Duke to NBA Champion | EP 131

    03/26/2025

    Keeping Football Outside, Travis' Hoop Dreams & Jayson Tatum Goes From Duke to NBA Champion | EP 131

    92%ers we are back with another episode of New Heights presented by Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups! We’ve partnered exclusively with Reese’s Cups to bring you this episode with limited interruptions.  On today’s episode, Jason and Travis discuss everything from which NFL staffers would make great guests on the show, Brandon Graham’s retirement, their thoughts on the new Browns stadium, why Jason might end up in a speedo, and we revisit a Hobby Horse clip you all sent us over the weekend.    We also have an incredible conversation with NBA Champion Jayson Tatum! Jayson and the guys break down everything from the new Celtics ownership, Jayson’s thoughts on Duke’s title chances, why he’s so impressed with Cooper Flagg, what it was like playing for Coach K, how close he was to becoming a Laker, the NFL players in the NBA debate, if he could hoop in flip flops and so much more!  Make sure to check out our New Heights YouTube Membership! As a member, you'll get access to full episodes, bonus videos, badges, and other stuff that will make you stand out.  Check it out today on the New Heights YouTube channel. Subscribe now! You can listen to new episodes early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify.  . . . Download the full podcast here: Wondery: https://wondery.app.link/s9hHTgtXpMb Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-heights/id1643745036 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1y3SUbFMUSESC1N43tBleK?si=LsuQ4a5MRN6wGMcfVcuynw Follow New Heights on Social Media for all the best moments from the show:  https://lnk.to/newheightshow Check out all of our new merch’ at https://homage.com/newheights Support the Show:   REESE’S: Buy Reese's Peanut Butter Cups now at a store near you. Found wherever candy is sold. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 30m
  3. KH Classic: Kyrie Irving and Jayson Tatum

    01/09/2024

    KH Classic: Kyrie Irving and Jayson Tatum

    We’re starting off the year with a big time Knuckleheads Classic, throwing it back to one of our earliest episodes,featuring a young young Jayson Tatum and his then teammate Kyrie Irving. In this ep these two Duke legends shared some of their best Coach K stories, and told how Kobe impacted both of their games, as well as what their expectations were for that 2019 Celtics team. And you know Darius had to connect with Jayson on their St. Louis roots! These two superstars have had a lot go on since we chopped it up with them, but both are killing it for their respective teams this season. Tap in to this classic!  Going to Duke, Coach K’s impact (15:30)  Kyrie developing his insane layup package (37:26) Kobe’s influence on both Jayson and Kyrie (43:22) Originally aired on March 12,2019   About Our Hosts: NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls. Other places to find Knuckleheads:  Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 18m