Larry Bird, Jayson Tatum and Boston Celtics

Jayson Tatum might never reach Larry Bird’s status in Boston, but he’s ‘a great guy to chase’
"If you aspire to chase (Bird)," Tatum said, "it comes with a level of focus and motivation every single day to be the best you can."
Star Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is chasing Hall of Fame Boston icon Larry Bird
Is the St. Louis native aiming too high, or does he have a chance at ending his career among the NBA's all-time greats?
Jayson Tatum taking playmaking to new heights as he ‘chases’ Larry Bird
I always want to be the best. He’s, in my opinion, the best Celtic ever. He did it the right way, and he’s a great guy to chase in a sense.”
Jayson Tatum is chasing Larry Bird in pantheon of Celtics greats
Tatum wants to be the greatest Celtic of them all, and for him, that means surpassing Larry Bird, his fellow Midwesterner.
Jayson Tatum is entitled to his opinion on Bird being the ‘best Celtic ever,’ but what about Bill Russell?
Tatum said he's chasing Larry Bird as the greatest Celtic ever. Why isn't Bill Russell the measuring stick? The post Jayson Tatum is entitled to his opinion on Bird being the ‘best Celtic ever’, but what about Bill Russell?
Tatum has Larry Bird in his sights as he chases greatness with Celtics
Jayson Tatum shared a thoughtful answer about what's motivating him this season, and it involves Celtics legend Larry Bird.
Drew Hanlen on what it takes to make a player like Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum better
Have you ever wondered what it is that NBA trainer to the stars Drew Hanlen does to boost the games of players like star Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum? The Pure Sweat head honcho recently took some time on a recent episode of the NBC Sports Boston's "Hoopin'" show to talk it over with NBC Sports host Kayla Burton.
Jayson Tatum says he aspires to have his name in the same conversation as these NBA greats
After notching his fourth career triple-double, Jayson Tatum said he wants to be in the same conversation as players like LeBron James.
Star Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum aspires to chase Larry Bird
Star Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum aspires to chase Hall of Fame Boston forward Larry Bird. You could do worse than try to aim your sights to match up with one of the ten best players to ever play the game,
Joe Mazzulla has high praise for the playmaking of star Boston forward Jayson Tatum
Fans of the Boston Celtics have something special in star forward Jayson Tatum. The St. Louis native has evolved as a player, no longer hunting for big scoring numbers, and using his potency on that end of the court to draw double- and triple-teams to the benefit of teammates he dimes up on the regular.
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum hopes to inspire the next generation like LeBron, Curry, and Durant
The Boston Celtics are among the NBA’s best teams. Their strong streaks make them top championship contenders. Jayson Tatum, their offensive leader, expressed his desire to inspire others, just as LeBron,
Robert Parish’s bad feelings toward Larry Bird evident in brawl with Dr. J
Parish was on the bench taking a breather when the fight started and was the only player on either team who never made it on ...
Jayson Tatum could be the face of the NBA. He’d rather just keep winning.
The Boston Celtics star is often discounted in discussions about the league’s best young players, so his résumé will have to ...