Jayson Tatum, a forward for the Boston Celtics, expresses his aspiration to emulate Larry Bird, considering him the greatest Celtic ever. Tatum acknowledges his own early achievements but emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement, drawing motivation from Bird’s legendary status. He articulates a desire to be recognized alongside current NBA stars and highlights the pride in wearing the Celtics uniform. Tatum sees Bird's impact on the game and aims to reach that level of excellence, using it as a daily motivator in his career.
"Wearing the Celtics uniform comes with a lot of pride and the best Celtic ever is Larry Bird. Even if I never reach that..."
"I think since I've gotten in the league, just trying to get better every single year... I envision myself as one of those guys, the LeBrons, the Stephs, the KDs..."
"You see the impact that he had on the game of basketball. And obviously with the Celtics, winning three championships..."
"It's not just about winning titles. It's about being remembered as one of the all-time greats, and that motivation drives me daily."
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