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Jayson Tatum comments on Knicks' success in NBA Finals

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Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Jayson Tatum comments on Knicks' success in NBA Finals

Summary

Jayson Tatum expressed ambivalence about the New York Knicks' appearance in the NBA Finals while watching from home. He stated he is not rooting against or for the Knicks or their opponents, the San Antonio Spurs. Tatum, who won a championship in 2024 with the Boston Celtics, mentioned that his past success helps him feel comfortable. He returned to the court after recovering from a ruptured Achilles and had a limited season in 2025-26, where the Celtics were eliminated in the first round by the Philadelphia 76ers.

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By the Numbers

•Tatum enjoys watching the NBA Finals from home.
•He is neutral about the Knicks and Spurs matchup.
•Tatum won a championship with the Celtics in 2024.
•He recovered from a ruptured Achilles in 2025.
•The Celtics lost to the 76ers in the first round of the playoffs.

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Jayson Tatum is like millions of NBA fans around the world. He’s enjoying the finals action and gets to watch it inside his home. The Boston Celtics star opened up about who he wants to win this year between the…
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