After a disappointing Sport 2 loss for the second consecutive collection, Jayson Tatum spoke concerning the expectations outsiders have positioned on the Boston Celtics following their dominant common season.
“We get it,” Tatum stated after the Celtics had been blown out within the second half by the Cleveland Cavaliers in Sport 2. “The world thinks we’re by no means purported to lose. We’re purported to win each sport by 25. It’s not gonna be like that on a regular basis. We don’t count on it to be simple. This can be a good group we’re taking part in. It’s the second spherical of the playoffs. It’s going to be enjoyable the remainder of the collection, particularly come Saturday.”
Tatum additionally talked concerning the superteam narrative positioned on the Celtics.
“That’s the narrative you may see on TV,” Tatum stated. “The concept that we now have a superteam. It’s two-fold, proper? We didn’t have the Coach of the Yr. We didn’t have the MVP. We solely had two All-Stars. They are saying we’re a superteam, however we didn’t get rewarded like we’re. We all know we’ve bought group. We’re not good. We play the best manner as a rule. We all know we gotta be higher.”
