Boston Celtics All-Star forward Jayson Tatum decided to use some of his downtime to answer a few fan questions on Twitter Thursday.
Celtics players have increasingly been interacting with fans and each other on an assortment of social media platforms as the physical distancing required by the NBA has forced changes in their lives mirroring what is going on in the rest of the world.
The St. Louis native opened up on a number of subjects, such as his all-time favorite five NBA players — in no particular order.
“Mike” presumably refers to His Airness Michael Jordan, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Magic Johnson round out a Los Angeles-Lakers heavy list that might raise a few eyebrows among Boston fans.
Mike, bron, bean, Magic, Kareem
— Jayson Tatum (@jaytatum0) March 26, 2020
Tatum revealed he wears his current jersey for an interesting reason related to a player sometimes nicknamed “Agent Zero”:
Was 22 in high-school… got to duke @RealJayWilliams wouldn’t let me wear 22 lol…. so I chose 0 cause Gilbert A was one of my favorite players and stuck with it
— Jayson Tatum (@jaytatum0) March 26, 2020
His favorite moment of his rookie season? Surprisingly, not dunking on LeBron:
Rookie year first game at OKC… melo and PG 2 guys i tried to be like growing up … free throw line melo said wassup to me lol I was geeked
— Jayson Tatum (@jaytatum0) March 26, 2020
And revealed just how close he remains with fellow Missourian Bradley Beal:
My big brotha!! I might be only player in league who can guard him lol
— Jayson Tatum (@jaytatum0) March 26, 2020
His favorite topping at popular at popular St. Louis-area pizzaria Imo’s?
Pepperoni, bacon and green peppers “JT Special”🔥🔥
— Jayson Tatum (@jaytatum0) March 26, 2020
His favorite thing to do when in his home town city? Not too much, surprisingly — evidently, the Duke product loves the quiet life.
Just being there… no place like being home… best city in the world!!
— Jayson Tatum (@jaytatum0) March 26, 2020
Speaking of the Blue Devils, Tatum seems to have considered returning for a second season.
Couldn’t have imagined staying 4 years… but I really thought about going back for my sophomore of college
— Jayson Tatum (@jaytatum0) March 26, 2020
But even before that, his favorite high school game happened to have another NBA player in it:
Played Malik monk twice in high school …. we combined for 80 plus both games
— Jayson Tatum (@jaytatum0) March 26, 2020
He is also a fan of Lil’ Wayne — though asking for a favorite song is a tough out for most people:
Can’t pick a favorite… Dedication 2 is wax🔥
— Jayson Tatum (@jaytatum0) March 26, 2020
He’s also really into being a dad:
Being the best father I can be!
— Jayson Tatum (@jaytatum0) March 26, 2020
And, like many, his favorite arena is the mecca — Madison Square Garden.
New York… MSG legendary
— Jayson Tatum (@jaytatum0) March 26, 2020
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