Jayson Tatum Feels Weight Of Celtics Legacy

Merlin sees Jayson Tatum admitting the weight of Celtic history on the team. Tatum told The Pivot Podcast, "We've definitely felt it," pointing out that legends like Rondo, KG and the '86 Celtics return and raise the bar. He even said, "if I had it with the Grizzlies, I would have a statue outside the arena." At 27 and coming back from an Achilles injury, Tatum has time but faces higher expectations in Boston. Merlin whispers that championships shape reputations in Boston more than raw stats. One ring helps, yet to climb alongside Bird or Russell Tatum needs health, playoff runs and perhaps another title. How the roster and coaching support him will decide whether he becomes a Celtic legend or a great who fell short.