Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum reflected on the impact of fatherhood on his life and career, as he prepares for Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Tatum, now 26 and a five-time All-Star, shared how becoming a father at 19 during his college days at Duke initially made him feel 'a little selfish.' However, he quickly realized that fatherhood was a transformative experience that made him a better person and player.
Tatum acknowledged that the news of impending fatherhood was not met with enthusiasm initially, as he was focused on pursuing his basketball dreams. Despite his initial reservations, he embraced fatherhood when his son, Jayson Tatum Jr., affectionately known as 'Deuce,' was born in December of his rookie NBA season with the Celtics.
