The Boston Celtics’ star man Jayson Tatum has been making the headlines lately after opening up on his long-term plans with his side. Notably, Tatum just won the decorated 2024 NBA title with his Celtics side, defeating the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals. Despite this glorious title win, Tatum does not seem to settle here as he aspires to win more titles with the Celtics.

Fresh off his first NBA title, Celtics Jayson Tatum has stated his long-term career aspirations. According to Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe, the Celtics star man hopes to stay with the Celtics throughout his career. This would come out as huge news for the Celtics fanbase and the franchise.

For me just to feel wanted, and they want me to be here and want me for the long haul. I’ll spend my whole career here and have got nothing but love for the fans, the city, and the organization. You know, we just won a championship and I want to try to win as many as I can.

Jayson Tatum said via BostonGlobe

On the contrary, at present, Tatum is with his nation, Team USA preparing for the Paris Olympics with the NBA’s best players alongside the Celtics star. Tatum will be hoping to continue his winning form and secure another accolade for him and his nation, by winning the gold medal. However, this feat won’t be an easy one as Tatum and Co will have to be at their flying best with immense competition surrounding them at the upcoming Paris Olympics.

Jayson Tatum hilariously reacts to Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla planning for next season

NBA and Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has been garnering a lot of attention lately after claiming his first-ever title with his Celtics side. Notably, Tatum has not gotten over his side’s 2024 NBA title win and also insisted his head coach, Joe Mazzulla the same as per ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. Tatum claimed that he just wants his coach to savor the offseason and enjoy the victory rather than jump right into the next season.

Joe is already trying to draw up s--t for next season, And I was like, 'Joe, f--k that. We just won a championship. Enjoy it. Relax.' like, I'm not worried about any sets that he's trying to put in right now. We had a laugh about it, because he's just so driven -- which we all are, but it's like, man, we worked so hard for this. So we got to enjoy it. 

Jayson Tatum told Tim Bontemps

Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics hugs head coach Joe Mazzulla during the fourth quarter of Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden on June 17, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts.

The Celtics’ win came 16 years after their last NBA title in 2008.… pic.twitter.com/U8TokaZjzh

— ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) June 18, 2024

On the other hand, Tatum has been a stellar player for the Celtics throughout the 2023-24 NBA season, playing a crucial role in his side’s 18th NBA title win. Additionally, last season, Tatum averaged 26.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game. He will also compete in his second Olympics in Paris at the end of July.

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