NBA All-Star Kevin Durant delivers a strong message to Boston Celtics’ forward Jayson Tatum.
Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics received a meaningful gesture from NBA star Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns following a compelling showdown between the two teams.
Durant, known for his stellar performances, presented Tatum with a signed jersey featuring a succinct message: “One of the greats. Keep cookin’.”
The Celtics emerged victorious with a 117-107 win over the Suns on Saturday night, prompting Durant to express his acknowledgment through the signed jersey. Tatum, exhibiting his prowess, contributed 29 points and 10 rebounds, leading the Celtics in scoring, while Jaylen Brown chipped in with 27 points.
Despite Durant’s outstanding individual performance with 45 points and 10 rebounds, the Suns couldn’t secure the win. Durant has been carrying a significant load for the Suns throughout the season due to injuries affecting key players like Bradley Beal and Devin Booker.
Tatum and Durant share similarities in their roles and impact on their respective teams, having both started in this year’s All-Star game for the East and West, respectively. Both players serve as the primary scoring leaders for their teams, with Durant averaging 28 points per game for the Suns and Tatum averaging 27 for the Celtics.
In recent matchups, Tatum’s Celtics have dominated, securing seven consecutive wins against Durant’s teams. As the Celtics gear up for their next game in Portland on Monday, they aim to maintain their winning streak, while the Suns will face Cleveland on the same day.