Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown Revenge Tour for Celtics

On By Littum

Jayson Tatum in 8 short years has propelled himself into a superstar player. At age 26, Tatum is a 5X All-Star, 4X All-NBA, 2X Olympic Gold Medalist, and most importantly, an NBA Champion with the big franchise, Boston Celtics.

Still, something doesn’t sit well with Tatum.

Jaylen BrownTatum’s teammate is a star in his own right. He is a 3X All-Star, 1X All-NBA, Finals MVP, and also an NBA Champion.

Still, something doesn’t sit well with Brown.

It certainly isn’t the contracts, as they currently have the highest guaranteed contracts in NBA history.

That’s the respect.

Jaylen Brown is always compared to being Robin where Tatum is Batman. Brown takes this in stride as his primary focus is to win and win more championships with the Celtics. He knows he’s a partner, and when his number is called, he typically delivers.

This was evident when he was named NBA Finals MVP last year. And yet, even though he was one of the brightest young stars, the Finals MVP and an NBA champion…he was not called upon to represent the United States at the Olympics. He had to sit and watch from home as his teammates Tatum, Jrue Holiday and Derrick White all played in Paris.

Jayson Tatum, fresh off his great playoff run that resulted in winning the NBA Championship, was ready to do it again for Team USA. With a gold medal already under his belt and a lot of experience at all levels, he was ready to lead the team. Coach Steve Kerr had other plans.

Tatum was benched for 2 games, and saw only 11 minutes in the last game against France. He was only able to muster a little over 5 PPG in the games he was allowed to participate in. That’s a far cry from the 26.9 PPG he put up in 2023.

This year the Revenge Tour begins

The Celtics cruise right through with a 22-7 record, good for 2nd place in the Eastern Conference Finals. Barring injuries, the odds are in their favor to represent and win back-to-back titles.

All this said, keep an eye on their rookies. If you’ve ever thought about picking up one of these players for your collection, or as an investment… now might be the time.

Sore Cardladder.comTatum’s 2017 Prizm RC (#16) PSA 10 base is averaging just $101 over the past month.

Jayson Tatum Prizm RC PSA 10

Jayson Tatum Prizm RC PSA 10 / image credited to Cardladder.com

Jaylen Brown’s 2016 Prizm RC (#44) PSA 10 base is averaging $86 over the last month.

Jaylen Brown Prizm PSA 10 RC

Jaylen Brown Prizm PSA 10 RC / image credited to Cardladder.com

Both cards seem like a good price, considering other stars sell for significantly higher amounts.

The Boston Celtics have one of the deepest rosters. They are poised to repeat this year, and potentially make a run in the coming years. Being a champion solidifies your place in the discussion of greatness. Tatum and Brown are young, they have achieved a lot in a short time. And yet they hunger for more.