Brandon Jennings vs. Jayson Tatum
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum gets back at Brandon Jennings for calling him the softest superstar in the NBA right now.
During an episode of the Gil's Arena podcast with former three-time All-Star Gilbert Arenas, ex-NBA guard Brandon Jennings raised the question as to if Jayson Tatum is the "softest superstar in Celtics history.
Celtics star Jayson Tatum had a response on social media this week regarding comments made by former NBA player Brandon Jennings.
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Russell Westbrook was steller in the matchup, though. He scored 26 points on 9-of-18 shooting as he continues to be in sharp form for the Nuggets. He added nine rebounds and six assists, too.
Joe Mazzulla came to Jayson Tatum's defense in typical Mazzulla fashion after Brandon Jennings' call-out of the Celtics superstar.
Jayson Tatum is tired of being labeled "soft" by analysts and fans alike. On Wednesday, the Celtics star posted an Instagram story along with the caption, "SoFtesT SuPeRstar in CeLtiC HiStoRy" and a laughing emoji. The post also included a picture of himself with a mean mug and clips of his 29-point outburst against the Nuggets a day earlier.
CBS analyst Ashley Nicole Moss defended Celtics star Jayson Tatum amid accusations of being 'soft' hurled at him by former Knicks guard Brandon Jennings.