Jayson Tatum’s Celtics have been robbed of their NBA luck, claims ex-NBA star and warns of serious consequences

The Boston Celtics now have the most championship wins in the NBA, but did Jayson Tatum & Co. get what they deserved for making this happen? Well, at least former NBA star Eddie A. Johnson doesn’t think so. Especially for the two stars of the 2024 championship run – Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Johnson believes the consequences of this will make other teams pay. How come? Here’s what the former NBA star has to say.

During his appearance on SiriusXM NBA Radio, Eddie emphasized that Tatum and Brown didn’t have the kind of offseason the NBA champions should have had. He mentioned that the offseason for the champions is mostly about partying. Something neither Tatum nor Brown have fully lived.

Taco Jay played just 17.7 minutes per game during his Olympic run and remained on the bench in both games against Serbia. Something Steve Kerr referred to as “a.” “Math problem.” Meanwhile, Jayson Tatum, fresh off a championship and an NBA 2K25 cover appearance, found the whole thing a “Humbling experience.”

Even though he said he “wasn’t angry with the world.” The reaction from the majority of the NBA community showed that it was a disturbing matter. And Eddie Johnson doesn’t believe otherwise. Now, the former NBA star doesn’t know if it was something Tatum said behind the scenes that upset Kerr. “… We’ll never know. But still, you know someone who has had the success that he has and has had over the last few years. He didn’t have a happy offseason guy like he should have had. Johnson said.

The former NBA star also pointed out Jaylen Brown’s plight this offseason. Yes, the NBA community hasn’t completely forgotten Brown’s snub at the Olympics. And no, not even JB had issues with Derrick White stepping in to replace Kawhi Leonard. His only concern was that Nike is the sponsor of Team USA and he has been a harsh critic of the brand and that this allegedly played a role in him not making the Olympic roster.

Whatever the reason, a desired offseason would also elude Brown. Now Johnson believes all of this combined could lead to the Celtics returning with a certain mindset, which can be a problem for other teams. “… I think they’ll come back and say, “Okay, you all think that maybe that was semi-coincidence…” AAll right, w“We’ll see. And I think that’s what they’ll come back with and I wouldn’t be shocked if they go on another great run.” said the ex-NBA star.

Can Jayson Tatum & Co repeat their championship victory?

At least former Celtics star Kendrick Perkins himself doesn’t see it that way. Former NBA star Rashad McCants had a similar opinion. In fact, he even accused Perk of stealing his attitude. But when it comes to the team’s chances of winning a championship this year, the situation is rather mixed.

On the one hand, the Celtics haven’t made any major improvements, but they haven’t lost any key players either. And because they have more time to work together, they appear stronger as a unit. And let’s not forget their deeper bench – a crucial factor for any championship team. Bleacher Report Their bench even ranked second best in the league.

But here’s the big question: After a season full of ups and downs, can their stars relive the glory? Boston could be a serious contender.

However, you can’t ignore the problems, such as Kristaps Porzingis already dealing with an injury. And Al Horford isn’t getting any younger. Plus, the Eastern Conference is no joke this season. While the New York Knicks have bolstered their roster with Mikal Bridges and Karl Anthony Towns, the Philadelphia 76ers’ morale also appears to be rising following the acquisition of Paul Georg. But now Eddie Johnson’s alleged motivation for Jayson Tatum & Co. could be one to watch.