When Jayson Tatum entered the NBA in 2017, people knew he had star power. And he didn’t let the fans down! Over the years, he’s grown into the Celtics’ cornerstone, leading Boston deep into the postseason. Yet, even with his talent and leadership, doubts surrounding him didn’t stop. Earlier this year, Brandon Jennings sparked a firestorm when he said, “Is [Jayson Tatum] the softest Boston Celtics superstar ever. … I think I’ll be more afraid of Jaylen Brown than Jayson Tatum.” The Celtics star didn’t let it slide. He clapped back on Instagram with a highlight reel and the caption, “SoFtesT SuPeRstar in CeLtiC HiStoRy,” a not-so-subtle jab at his critics. The backlash didn’t end there.

Tatum’s trainer, Drew Hanlen, came to his defense with heat: “A soft player couldn’t lead their team

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