Speaking to the media following the Celtics’ NBA title victory was Jayson Tatum. He was questioned about his feelings over Jaylen Brown, a teammate, being named the 2024 NBA Finals MVP. Tatum complimented his teammate and gave him credit for his performance, but he made it clear that they were both concentrated in on winning the NBA title and weren’t worried about who earned MVP of the Finals.
“Let me start by congratulating him. Justifiable, incredibly joyful for him. This is an incredible achievement. To win a title was our primary objective. Who won Finals MVP was irrelevant to us. Throughout this journey, I know that he needs me and that I need him. It was wonderful to witness him experience that moment and to share it with him. I’m overjoyed for him; it was well-earned. That was really great; he deserved it.”
Jаysоn Tаtum hаnded his teаmmаte his flоwers аs а tоken оf аppreciаtiоn. It’s evident, thоugh, thаt he didn’t give а dаmn whо eаrned MVP оf the Finаls аs lоng аs he cоuld win аn NBа chаmpiоnship. Tо be hоnest, Jаysоn Tаtum bаttled аll the wаy thrоugh the series, while Brоwn wаs the Celtics’ mоst vаluаble plаyer during this run.
In the NBA Finals, Jaylen Brown averaged 20.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 5.0 assists while shooting 23.8% from three-point range and 44% from the field. On the other hand, Jayson Tatum averaged 22.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 7.2 assists while making 26.3% of his three-pointers and 38.8% of his field goals.
Tatum scored fewer than 20 points in three of the five NBA Finals games, whereas Brown only did it once during the series, so these numbers don’t fully tell the tale.
Will The Celtics Win It All Again in 2019–20?As they usher in a new era, the Celtics are in a wonderful position. They will have all of their key players for the upcoming season after winning the NBA title. The Celtics will be the clear favorites to win the NBA title the next season after their victory this year.
The Golden State Warriors were the last club to win the NBA championship two years in a row, and the Celtics would be the first to do so if they repeat as champions in 2017 and 2018. It is possible that the Celtics are about to launch another dynasty.
Together, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were able to achieve their dream of winning an NBA title. However, this victory won’t lessen their aspirations because they will want to carry on winning. Since they are the two team leaders, it will be up to them to set the example for the Celtics.
In the event that the Celtics make it back to the NBA Finals, Tatum may aim to earn the MVP award for the Finals. However, this is all premature, and there will be no talk of a repeat anytime soon. Tatum, Brown, and the Celtics will savor their moment as NBA champions for the time being.