Top 45 Jayson Tatum Quotes

I dreamed of having big moments and having a big role. That obviously came a lot sooner than I thought.

Not too many people know what they want to do at 3 and then go do it.

The playoffs bring the best out of people.

I used to watch LeBron on TV growing up, and now I’m playing my first game against him.

My relationships with the Duke coaches were the best, and they made me a priority.

I grew up watching LeBron and asking him to follow me back on Twitter, going to his camps. So just to be able to compete against a player like him and be a few shots away from beating him and his team to go to a championship is something I will always remember.

I am growing up, but I still need help along the way.

It feels great just finally knowing where I’m going and have some place to call home. And I’m glad it’s Boston.

Thin crust, provolone cheese, marinara sauce – it’s just a St. Louis thing. That’s what I grew up eating.

Meeting Kobe, it was of the greatest feelings ever.

There’s no better way to start your career than by playing probably the best guy in the league.

I’m not afraid of anything.

I’ve always lived with my mom. My whole life.

You’ve just got to go out there and make the right play.

I’ve been watching Kobe ever since I can remember.

Guys are going to be physical, especially with me being the young guy. That tends to happen a lot. It’s just guys trying to be stronger and bigger than me, so they’re just trying to be more physical.

You’ve just got to bring it every night. And that’s what makes the great players great.

I don’t really think about it. I just try to find my opportunity and then attack.

My mom tried to not let me see how much we were struggling, but I noticed it. I think that’s what made me work harder. I saw how hard she was working, and I just wanted a better life for both of us.

I just try to stay in my little circle. And I don’t try to do too much. And when my opportunity comes, I just try to make the most of it.

All I used to want to do was shoot fadeaways like Kobe because he was my favorite player.

It helps being on a good team with a winning culture and just being confident in myself.

There’s no greater feeling, I would imagine, than winning a national championship in that one year and then hopefully going to the NBA.

I want to be the next Paul Pierce.

Because I grew up in a single parent home with my mom, growing up, things weren’t always the best.

I just care about winning and doing what I can while I’m on the floor.

No matter what team you’re playing for, the ultimate goal is to be the last team standing.

If I see a spider in my room, I gotta sleep on the couch for, like, two days.

I used to hate Boston.

When I play bad, I don’t get too down on myself. When I play good, I don’t get too hot.

The Single Mothers Program is something I would love to start if I’m fortunate enough to make it to the NBA and things like that.

Anytime I play another rookie, there’s that extra edge.

I don’t think I really like going to class that much.

I don’t have anything to eat in my house but chips and Gatorade.

The East is tougher than a lot of people give us credit for.

There’s a lot of talented guys, but at the end of the day, you’ve got to go out there and get it. It’s really about who’s competing and who wants it more on both ends of the floor.

I’m a big candle guy.

Coach K always wanted me to talk more, even when I was in college. That’s something I’m going to do as I get older.

It’s a lot of fun, especially when you’re winning. Playing at home in front of the best fans – doesn’t get any better than that.

Every time I shoot, I think it’s going in. I get upset when it doesn’t.

All good players have to do that, to learn how to get better throughout the season. Just really work on my body. Just try to stay healthy and be stronger. Just try to get bigger.

I love Coach K’s passion to coach his players and to coach the game. I examined and watched the interaction between him and his staff, along with the players, and was impressed how hard they played.

Once you get to the tournament, it’s like, win or go home.

Talent level, I feel like if I’m not the best, I’m one or two. I think it’s just opportunity, the situation that you’re in, and who’s on your team. I think I’ve done all right.

It’s been a dream come true, you know, just making it to the NBA and being drafted by a great franchise like Boston.