WNBA superstar Candace Parker on Tatum-Brown duo: ‘They’re going to continue to get better’

WNBA superstar Candace Parker is a believe in Boston’s fire and ice duo.

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have accomplished much in their careers thus far. Together, they’ve led the Boston Celtics to four Eastern Conference Finals appearances in six seasons, while earning numerous All-Star and All-NBA nods in the process. Now entering their primes, the tandem is the bedrock of a Celtics team poised to compete for a title this season and beyond.

Still, there have been doubts about the pairing along the way. Fans and commentators alike have questioned whether or not the fit makes sense long-term. According to WNBA superstar Candace Parker, however, coming up short in the past shouldn’t define what Tatum and Brown are capable of moving forward. As Parker explained to Sports Illustrated’s Bobby Krivitsky, she sees growth in Boston’s two All-Stars as a sign of optimism.

“I get they didn’t win Game Seven,” Parker said of last year’s conference finals. “But I don’t think (that) everything is broken. I think they’re going to continue to get better.”