Jayson Tatum Sends Strong Message to Critics After Defeating Nuggets

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum took to social media after defeating the Denver Nuggets.

Jan 2, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) looks on during a free throw against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first half at Target Center. | Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Despite winning an NBA Finals and Olympic Gold Medal within just a few months of each other, the criticism around Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum continues as figures in the media break down just what his impact is. So far this season, Tatum has been able to put those critics on notice with his play.

In 34 games played this year, Tatum is averaging 28.1 points, 9.2 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and 1.3 steals as he has the Celtics in the second seed in the Eastern Conference. While averaging career-highs in rebounds and assists in addition to being a top-five scorer this season, Tatum took to social media after Boston's Tuesday night win over the Denver Nuggets to address the criticism he's received over the last year.

In a post to his personal Instagram account showing of highlights and other photos, Tatum captioned the post "'SoFtesT SuPeRstar in CeLtiC HiStoRy' 😅."

The use of alternating capital and lowercase letters refers to him taking a jab at the media members who have called his game soft over the years. As long as Tatum can continue this level of player and reach the 65-game threshold, he'll more than likely earn his fourth All-NBA First Team selection at the end of the season.

on Jayson Tatum being called "soft" by Brandon Jennings:

"this isn't the WWE. this ideology that you have to be mean is ridiculous, it's stupid (...) the Boston Celtics are built so it doesn't have to be Jayson Tatum night in & night out."https://t.co/3B9aXPT8Pa@CBSSports pic.twitter.com/WzcxtFyxLX

— Ashley Nicole Moss (@AshNicoleMoss) January 8, 2025

But just like it was with Stephen Curry, who didn't win a Finals MVP until his fourth championship, fans and media alike will look to Tatum to lead Boston to another title and earn the individual accolade as well.

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