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Is Jayson Tatum trying to send a message with his Kobe Bryant – Pau Gasol comparison?

In a recent interview, star Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum made a comparison between himself and Kristaps Porzingis and the former Los Angeles Lakers duo Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol. This has sparked speculation and discussion among fans and analysts. Tatum’s choice to compare himself to Bryant and Gasol, rather than other Celtics legends like Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett, has raised eyebrows.

Former Celtics champ Kendrick Perkins weighed in on the matter, expressing his surprise at Tatum’s choice of comparison. However, Perk believes that Tatum’s intent may be to send a message to teammate Jaylen Brown, urging him to elevate his game and help the team achieve their ultimate goal of winning an NBA championship.

Perkins sees Tatum’s comparison as a way of motivating Brown and encouraging him to step up his performance.

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