Jayson Tatum, the Boston Celtics star, had a good reason for conducting his walk-off postgame interview with NBC Sports. Boston’s Abby Chin went shirtless after a 118-110 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night.
Prior to speaking with Chin, Tatum gave his jersey to a young fan who was watching the game at Barclays Center. He also signed it. But it wasn’t just any NBA fan who took home a piece of Tatum’s clothing.
Tatum said that he presented his jersey to the son of Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson and musician Ciara.
“Said he was a big fan, so I gave it to him,” Tatum told Chin.Prior to speaking with Chin, Tatum gave his jersey to a young fan who was watching the game at Barclays Center. He also signed it. But it wasn’t just any NBA fan who took home a piece of Tatum’s clothing.
Tatum said that he presented his jersey to the son of Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson and musician Ciara.
Tatum had some good fortune in that jersey, as he delivered a great performance to help the Celtics improve to 42-12. The five-time All-Star scored a game-high 41 points on 14-of-26 shooting, adding 14 rebounds, five assists, and two steals.
Perhaps Wilson will be in attendance to watch Tatum play more than once this season. The nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback is expected to be released by the Broncos this offseason after only two seasons in Denver.
If the New England Patriots do not choose a quarterback at No. 3 overall in the draft, they may consider signing the veteran signal-caller. If that scenario plays out, the Celtics may need to set aside some courtside seats at TD Garden during the playoffs for Wilson and his family.
