FIRST LOOK: Jayson Tatum Addresses Criticism | Up Close with Sage Steele | ESPN+

In a new episode of “Up Close with Sage Steele,” Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum addresses critiques about his leadership style. Full episode streaming now on ESPN+

[chikawng]

I have so much respect for him, his humbleness, his maturity, you are watching greatness at it's finest.

[ClutchPoints]

Tatum is the future of the league, give him some time.

[junstill]

This guy is becoming more and more mature and playing in the right way.

[dariuslynard]

Looking forward to seeing Jayson and Jaylen prove people wrong and mesh together while going far in the postseason.

[jaysonjaylen]

Dude is ridiculously mature. Everything above the shoulders is championship-capable, and his skillset is getting right up there as well

[aa]

24 yrs old and he's a top 4 wing.. some of yall hate for sport.. 99% of ppl hating on him would 100% love a talent like Tatum..

[DrPhuelgoud]

It’s crazy how people think this young man isn’t a leader lol like come on, look at the way he loves his son that’s the biggest leadership role ever

[zainulabedin]

Anyone who says JT doesn't pass the ball doesn't watch the Celtics games. I am a Cs fan and I have seen him create opportunities night after night but our other guys don't score.

Eventually the other guys will figure it out and shots will go in and then everyone will give JT the props when in reality his playmaking has improved already.

[JC-hlho]

Instant gratification generation expects him to just win everything asap. Yup he made it to ECF already, but dude is young! Let him ball out and see where it takes him in time

[manke]

Go tell Kawhi he's not vocal enough. You won't. Cause every individual has his own style of leadership and communication. The fact that Kawhi won a chip stresses that even more.

[nbanewsandtruth]

I think the league has gotten better. The hawks made the eastern conference finals last season. Bulls have elevated, heat are always in it, charlotte getting better. We saw knicks improve last year. Suns improved as well and the warriors are back. Boston havent gotten better probably worse but the league is more competitive now.

[cardslifer]

Tatum is a great player and people forget he's only 23. 5-6 years from now he'll be more experienced and know how to incorporate his teammates now.

[X-Horizon-]

So glad the Boston Celtics drafted him he gonna be MVP soon Celtics all day 💪🏾

[bbouro]

You're at the big show now my boy! Let's go Celtics🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

[tammyalbert]

Love this young man, wishing you all the best Jayson. Let's Go Celtics!!

[sholovesholove]

Essentially he's saying 'dummies this isn't NBA 2K'

[pmodi]

He’s like a Paul George, he would be a great number 2 on a title team

[RaptorsxTwolveslife]

5 months later, he's in the NBA Finals, congrats Tatum

[bigdawg]

Tatum is gone be the best player in the league soon

[samgreathu]

Tatum's barber needs a raise, too clean