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Jayson Tatum

Mentioned 12 times across 6 podcasts this week

This Week's Pulse

Jayson Tatum was ruled out of the Boston Celtics Game 7 playoff loss to the Philadelphia 76ers due to left knee soreness, but he has since publicly affirmed his commitment to the franchise. On the Glass Half Full podcast, he stated he "absolutely" believes he can win another championship in Boston.

Podcast discourse remains fixated on his off-court brand. Kendrick Perkins noted on First Take that while teammates negotiate their public standing, Jayson Tatum is "getting money, and being a businessman, and being a brand." This contrasts with the analytical view from Bill Simmons on The Bill Simmons Podcast, who focuses on roster construction, questioning how a star-heavy team would "fit with Giannis."

The conversation also highlights his status as a durable core piece, despite the recent injury setback. Joe House on The Bill Simmons Podcast remains optimistic, asserting the team is "not that far away" with him at the helm. With the season over, focus now shifts to his offseason outreach, including his recent support for Donte DiVincenzo following his injury, signaling his continued role as a league-wide leader.

Where it's discussed

Hour 2: Should The Celtics Trade Jaylen Brown?

First Take

Jay Williamsneutralfrom “Should the Boston Celtics Trade Jaylen Brown for Giannis Antetokounmpo?”

He is discussed as a key player for the Celtics whose performance and health are central to the team's success.

“I'm torn, I'm torn on this topic 'cause we gotta think about this. I totally agree what you said 100%. I was actually... We actually talked about that last week. I didn't... Why would you go on the air and say that? You're causing confusion. Like you said, les…”

Stephen A. Smithneutralfrom “Potential Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Scenarios”

Mentioned regarding his absence from the Celtics lineup during the season.

“I do. I really do. Uh, but it's, it's, it's not as simple as, you know, uh, Giannis being, when healthy, being one of the dominant players to have ever played this game. He played 36 games this year. It was a bad year for him. He still averaged 27 and 9. That'…”

Hour 2: Stephen A. Responds to Jaylen Brown

First Take

Stephen A. Smithneutralfrom “Stephen A. Smith Addresses Jaylen Brown's Criticism”

Mentioned as a teammate of Jaylen Brown with more marketing success.

“an athlete, did he complain then? Did he complain when, how many times that we can't even count, when I talked about the brilliance of this young man, his philanthropy in the community, the kind of things that he's done, and I've been raving about that all of …”

Kendrick Perkinsneutralfrom “Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins on Jaylen Brown”

Kendrick Perkins discusses Jayson Tatum's off-court business ventures and commercial appearances.

“Jayson Tatum on your Twitch yet. He still haven't made an appearance. So we wasn't lying. And while you're doing this, guess what Jayson Tatum is doing right now? Commercials with Deuce and his other handsome little son. Getting money, and being a businessman,…”

Stephen A. Smithneutralfrom “Stephen A. Smith Responds to Jaylen Brown”

Mentioned for appearing on First Take.

“Jaylen Brown,”

Kendrick Perkinsneutralfrom “Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins on Jaylen Brown”

Mentioned in the context of public speculation regarding his relationship with Jaylen Brown.

“Former Celtic here. Keep speaking the facts. Pound emoji. Much respect.”

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The Bill Simmons Podcast

Bill Simmonsneutralfrom “Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Speculation”

Used as an example of a star player whose fit with Giannis would be complicated.

“Yeah. Well, he learned. He learned a valuable lesson. Um, some of the stuff we keep hearing, everybody seems terrified about the injury history and the miles on the body, right? Using almost, like, a running back in football or a car that has a ton of miles on…”

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Pardon My Take

Maxneutralfrom “Philadelphia 76ers Post-Season Analysis and NBA Outlook”

Referenced in a comparison regarding player age and development.

“I remember hearing about Jayson Tatum being 19 ye- years old for t- 20 years.”

Hank Lockwoodneutralfrom “NBA Playoffs and Team Dynamics Discussion”

Mentioned as the star player who posted on Instagram.

“... our- our star- our star player... No, actually, Jason Tatum, I don't know if you saw the Instagram story, posted, posted last night-”

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The Pat McAfee Show

PK Subbanneutralfrom “New York Dining and NHL Playoff Analysis”

Mentioned in the context of a nickname or reference being put to bed.

“It's like the J Tatum.”

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The Bill Simmons Podcast

Joe Housepositivefrom “NBA Draft Strategy and Roster Construction”

Mentioned as a core player for the Celtics.

“Well, I, I think you're not that far away if you have both Tatum and Brown, and [laughs] we kinda have a good, g- a good track record of that-”

Tate Frazierpositivefrom “NBA Draft Prospect Analysis and Team Fits”

Mentioned as a successful draft pick for Boston at number three.

“... you know, were a little upset in the moment that that happened, and then it turned out to be one of the best trades ever for Boston to be able to get-”