Jayson Tatum: Crying as classmates laughed at my NBA dream

Jayson Tatum recalls a traumatizing moment from his childhood at a predominantly white school – when his teacher was quick to disapprove of his dream to play in the NBA. Plus we hear from Jayson Tatum’s mom Brandy, who remembers marching up to school to put Jayson’s teacher in her place.
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Episode debuted nationwide in 2022.

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[JWoodYT]

This interview has done a great job at humanizing one of the best athletes in the world. All of the respect in the world to JT and his mother.

[benjaminletiecq]

She is one hell of a mother jesus christ. Well done Brandy.

[optimalpowersimracing]

His mom is so respectable and loveable! What a rock to have behind you!

[Toucansam]

Imagine telling an 8-9 year old kid that his dream is unrealistic

[NJSportsGirl]

I like the motivation his mom gives him still 😊

[xx-wpmq]

Couldn't help but smile through the whole of this

[phemery]

WHAT DOES THE TEACHER AND CLASSMATES THINK THIS GREAT INTERVIEW---THANK YOU FROM BOSTON!

[downhilltwofour]

Jason, I heard years ago that the best revenge a person can have on those who put you down is to be a success and you obviously are! I also envy you having a really great Mom, I didn't have that at all.

[muthergoose]

F that teacher. How can you do that to a first grader?

[marianacosta]

Cant believe Graham finally interviewed JT. Been manifesting it since the Djokovic interview 😍

[kellychung]

Jayson and his mom is such an inspiration🥹

[cameronchiesa]

Love this, great mom and Jayson is the man!

[foolio]

thats some truly beautiful stuff right there

[zumptt]

When a NBA players mom worked harder and is cooler then the player son.... my god what a W of a mom and woman. And this aint a knock on Jayson that a compliment to the mom

[robertdepesci]

that's exactly how i felt as an asian kid in a mostly black school. they laughed at me and bullied me for being the only asian in school.

[bubbasernie]

I relate to this so much, I had a similar experience as a kid!

[akisafakas]

This is going to be a movie one day, bank on it

[musicmanenator]

I used to get laughed at a lot in school too. I totally get it. High school in particular was so bad. I dreaded going to school every day because the moment I got there people would just relentlessly criticize me and laugh at me for all sorts of stuff.

[mengiequirante]

Teachers should be more mindful… often they don’t mean any harm but words carelessly said crushed many a little people 😢

[tammyalbert]

That teacher looks like a fool now! Make sure you go see her and let her see who you are