Jayson Tatum reveals new goal he's chasing with the Celtics

""Winning another championship and holding up Finals MVP," Tatum said on "Glass Half Full" with NBC's Craig Melvin."

"Jaylen Brown took home 2024 NBA Finals MVP honors, with Tatum averaging 22.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 7.2 assists per game during that five-game series against the Mavericks. While Tatum struggled with his shooting in that series (38.8 percent), especially from 3-point range (26.3 percent), his versatility, defensive talents, and playmaking allowed Boston to overwhelm Dallas en route to a title and an overall 16-3 record that postseason."

"Tatum is looking for a clean slate next season after spending most of the 2025-26 season on the mend due to a ruptured Achilles tendon. The star forward was well ahead of schedule from such a traumatic injury, returning to play in March and looking like an impact player once again after returning to the parquet. But, despite averaging 21.8 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game after returning from injury, Tatum was hindered by left knee soreness in the playoffs, which kept him off the court for Game 7 against the Sixers en route to a disappointing first-round exit."

"Even with that setback, Tatum is looking forward to a regular offseason where he can train normally, without an arduous rehab process. Tatum expressed gratitude last week at the Auerbach Center for how he was able to respond to what used to be a career-altering injury."

Jayson Tatum helped the Boston Celtics win the 18th championship in June 2024 and is now targeting another title and Finals MVP. Tatum did not receive individual hardware during the 2024 Finals, as Jaylen Brown won Finals MVP while Tatum averaged 22.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 7.2 assists against the Mavericks. Boston overcame Dallas with versatility, defense, and playmaking, finishing the postseason with a 16-3 record. Tatum spent much of 2025-26 recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon, returning in March and averaging 21.8 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 5.3 assists after returning. Left knee soreness limited him in the playoffs, keeping him out of Game 7 against the Sixers and contributing to a first-round exit. He expects a normal offseason to train without extensive rehab.

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