Jayson Tatum (Image source: Getty Images)The Boston Celtics’ star Jayson Tatum achieved a long-standing dream by leading Boston to their 18th championship. However, many NBA fans might not be aware of the goals Tatum set for himself before his basketball career took off.
The Celtics’ star posted a snapshot on Instagram that revealed the ambitious goals he set for himself in the 4th grade. Tatum’s dream started by outlining his future plans with impressive clarity. He envisioned attending Ohio State University, where he would meet his future wife, Kristen.
Jayson Tatum’s goals in the 4th grade:
– Attend one year at Ohio State University
– Have two children, a boy named Justin and a girl named Nichole.
– Live in Phoenix, Arizona.
– Play for the Phoenix Suns for six years
– Get traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.
– Play for the… pic.twitter.com/Z5WFJb2CmE
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) July 17, 2024
His dreams included a family with two children: a son named Justin and a daughter named Nichole. The page also reveals his desire to live in Phoenix, Arizona, and send his children to a Christian school.
The highest-paid NBA player also planned for a successful basketball career, hoping to play for the Phoenix Suns and later the Los Angeles Lakers.
“I know that it will take commitment and a lot of hard work,” he wrote about his NBA career.
Moreover, Tatum foresaw himself playing for Team USA in the Olympics, winning championships, and giving back to the community. He expressed a desire to help poor kids and build gyms for families in need. Interestingly, Tatum also made predictions about the future world.
After knowing his heartwarming goals, the NBA fans found all sorts of ways to relate his current superior athleticism to his childhood goals.
Good for him. A young man with great goals who worked hard to achieve them.
— Robert T. Ives (@Justalurke) July 17, 2024
Unbelievable!
— ECLECTIC POSTER (@EclecticPoster) July 17, 2024
Nevertheless, among his goals, fans found many interesting, especially his desire to play for the Suns and get traded to the Lakers.
He really like Phoenix
— Ryan Watts Enthusiast (Kam) (@RW29enthusiast) July 17, 2024
Lakers would love to have him ü
— MintSniper (@mintsniper) July 17, 2024
I knew the Lakers were his end goal. Worth the wait
— The Wizard King (@WizardKingThoth) July 17, 2024
Jayson Tatum Recalls a Heartbreaking Encounter with LeBron James
Jayson Tatum is now busy preparing for the Paris Olympics with a star-studded NBA roster, including LeBron James. By chance, Tatum shared a heartbreaking story of his childhood when he was 11 years old.
“Larry Hughes is my dad’s friend. They played on the Cavs together. My mom took me to a game in Memphis. I wanted to meet LeBron, and I wanted to get a picture with him and an autograph,” Tatum said.
Jayson Tatum said that when he was 11 years old, LeBron James didn't give him an autograph, which made him cry.
LeBron: “Is that why you dunked on me in the conference finals?” 😂😂😂pic.twitter.com/xUs4RIrggn
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) July 16, 2024
Nevertheless, James’ response hurt Tatum and also made him cry.
“He was like, ‘I’m out, I gotta go’. I got in the car and started crying,” Tatum added.
