Basketball is a game of choices and those choices often divide the viewers of the game into multiple segments. Something similar happened when the Boston Celtics tied down Jaylen Brown with the richest contract in the league. Amidst the controversy, Jayson Tatum voiced his support for his teammate.

Brown signed a deal worth over $300 million that stirred arguments all around. Despite that, Tatum shared his perspective on contractual agreements in the NBA and the potential future of it.

What did Jayson Tatum say?

The 25-year-old reportedly backed his teammate of six years for signing a record-breaking 5-year $304 million deal. In the midst of the doubts, the contract was “a no-brainer,” as he believed Jaylen “deserved it”. “The best year of his career, and he was rewarded for that,” the forward said, showcasing his support.

Brown helped his team reach yet another Eastern Conference finals last season. He had his career-high performance in field goal percentage, free-throw percentage, rebounds per game, assists per game, and points per game in the previous season. That’s why Tatum displayed his faith in the 2-time All-Star stating, “It was the right time”.

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Playing down on the numbers talk, the four-time All-Star mentioned, “People make a big deal of $300 million”. Pointing out the change in landscape, he highlighted, “Contracts will be $350 and then $370 million”. “That’s the way it’s going,” he said while divulging the truth of NBA money. This begs one question.

Would Tatum receive a similar reception?

The Celtics wanted to retain their core talents and made moves in the past implying the same. The supermax extension to Jaylen was one such step in the process.

The franchise might do the exact same for their starman Tatum when he becomes eligible for an extension in the coming years. With the talks of the players being rewarded with offers close to $80 million per year, the market may witness a massive shift in the future.

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As Boston eyes their 18th NBA championship, they need their sharpest tools in the arsenal focused on the task. As the management is willing to do everything possible to ensure that, the responsibility is now on the players to walk the talk. Can Tatum and Brown do it? Let us know in the comments.