“Won a championship before his dad”: NBA fans adore Jayson Tatum’s son Duece’s Kobe Bryant-inspired pic 

The social media hype surrounding Jayson Tatum’s son Deuce reached new heights when his father, a superstar in the NBA, posted a photo on Instagram of him holding a trophy, reminiscent of the iconic moment when the late Kobe Bryant did the same after the 2001 NBA Finals.

Bryant sat with a melancholic expression as he held the Larry O’Brien trophy, while Deuce recreated the image by wearing a black SLAM hoodie. The Boston Celtics player shared the photo on Instagram, prompting fans to immediately share their thoughts.

The post was captioned by him:

“My favorite hooper”

The following responses were given:

Many believed he would become the next rising star in the NBA.

In 2017, Tatum’s ex-girlfriend Toriah Lachell gave birth to their son Deuce. Tatum considers 2017 to be a significant year, as he became a father just six months after being drafted as the third pick by the Celtics, a pick they received from Philadelphia in the 2017 NBA Draft.

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Ever since joining the Boston Celtics, Jayson Tatum has been a dominant force for the decorated franchise. One of the driving factors behind his success is his son, who serves as a source of motivation for Tatum.

During a previous interview with People, he expressed his desire for Deuce to view him as a rival.

“On the court [I want Deuce to remember me as]. .. a competitor, somebody that just always wanted to win,”Jayson Tatum once said. “Every time he comes to the game, he sees how I give it my all, I’m doing everything I can in my power to help us win. Because as he gets older, team, sports, that’s what’s most important is winning and everything else besides that will follow.”

Tatum and the Celtics have dominated this season, holding the best record in the league and securing a spot in the playoffs before any other team. They have consistently remained at the top of the standings throughout the majority of the season and are determined to turn their impressive performance into a championship victory, a feat they last achieved in 2008.

It remains to be seen if Tatum and the Celtics can advance further in the postseason and ultimately claim victory in June.