81 Quotes by Jayson Tatum

I gained, like, 20 pounds in, like, two and a half, three weeks. So I just got too big too fast, and my body wasn't adjusted to that.

The playoffs bring the best out of people.

I guess people looked at me in college, said I couldn't shoot or play defense. I proved them wrong.

I was fortunate enough to make it to where I want to be. There could be other kids as talented or more talented than me in whatever they want to be but don't have the resources to pursue their dream. Maybe they have to get a job instead to help their mom with the bills.

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.

School was very important. But I needed to watch basketball.

I didn't expect this - to be 19, be a rookie, playing this much and having a kid. It's a lot, but, I mean, I'm enjoying it.

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

Most guys in my position don't get drafted to such a high-caliber team like the Celtics, so it makes me work harder because I have to compete and earn everything.