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Jayson Tatum's dad predicts Knicks to win 2027 NBA championship

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 10:28 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Jayson Tatum's dad predicts Knicks to win 2027 NBA championship

Summary

Justin Tatum, father of Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum, expressed his expectation that the New York Knicks will win the 2027 NBA championship. During a podcast appearance, he acknowledged his son's leadership role on the Celtics but opted for the Knicks, citing their current roster. Jayson Tatum recently made a full recovery from an Achilles injury that sidelined him for much of the last two years. While the Celtics remain a strong contender in the Eastern Conference, they lost key player Jaylen Brown in a trade, raising questions about their title chances moving forward.

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Status Watch

•Justin Tatum favors Knicks over Celtics for 2027 title.
•Jayson Tatum recovering from Achilles injury.
•Celtics lost Jaylen Brown in trade.
•Celtics considered strong contenders despite roster changes.
•Tatum's leadership crucial for Celtics' success this season.

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10:28 AMYahoo Sports — Jayson Tatum’s dad snubs Boston Celtics, picks New York Knicks to win 2027 NBA championship

What they're saying

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Despite his son leading the Boston Celtics this year, Jayson Tatum’s father expects the New York Knicks to win the NBA championship. Tatum was a key part of the Celtics’ run to the 2024 NBA championship, but spent the majority of the last two years on the sidelines due to a brutal Achilles injury.
— Yahoo Sports

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