Jayson Tatum Calls Signing Max Extension With Celtics ‘ A Dream Come True ’

BOSTON (CBS) — Jayson Tatum isn’t going to let the max contract that he just signed with the Boston Celtics change who he is. Tatum sees the opportunity ahead of him, and he’s going to run with it. Tatum and the Celtics agreed to a rookie scale extension for the 22-year-old last weekend, one that will keep Tatum as the face of Boston basketball for at least six more season. He said that signing the deal still hasn’t quite sunk in, but signing a max deal with one of the NBA’s most successful franchises is not something that is not lost on Tatum. “It’s a dream come true,” Tatum said Tuesday as the Celtics tipped off training camp. “I’m extremely grateful and thankful; I don’t take it for granted or lightly. I get to be here for five more years.” His five-year deal worth upwards of $195 million won’t kick in until next season, but Tatum is continuing to put in the work to be a “max player” on the floor this year. He became a deadly option on offense and a terror on defense throughout last season, and he’s looking to continue his rise up the NBA echelon. He’s been working hard on every part of his game, Tatum told reporters on Tuesday. He’s working to become a more efficient shooter from deep. He’s working on improving his moves to the rim and becoming better at playing through contact. He’s working on becoming an even bigger presence on defense. It sounds like Tatu...
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