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Today, we’ve got a delightful story to share with you about NBA star Jayson Tatum and his adorable son, Deuce. Recently, the Boston Celtics forward posted a video on his Instagram story, capturing a “hostile” father-son moment. A former NBA champion saw the moment and immediately came to the young Deuce’s rescue. He now has beef with Deuce’s father Jayson Tatum. Notably, JT once paid homage to the 2004 NBA MVP by wearing his words before a pivotal game 7 match-up.

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In this story let us find more about Deuce’s anticipated “Payback!”

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Kevin Garnett on Jayson Tatum vs Deuce

Deuce Tatum has graced the NBA floor on several occasions, waddling around the hardwood after his father’s games. He has made fans in the basketball world already. And one of them is the Minnesota Timberwolves legend, Kevin Garnett.

Let’s see how JT’s recent video made The Big Ticket pick Deuce over the 25-year-old.

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In the video, we see Jayson Tatum comically blocking Deuce’s shot. It was a very cute scene that Kevin Garnett couldn’t help but share with the world! He captioned the story, “Ayyyeee, I just want to be here to see when Deuce gets his payback.”

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Now what’s next in this tale of “payback”? Well, it’s about getting back at Jayson for blocking Deuce’s shot. In this case, Deuce might be plotting his next move to outsmart his dad on the basketball court!

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We know Kevin Garnett is excited to see it happen. Of course, this isn’t the first interaction between Kevin Garnett and Jayson Tatum. Earlier this year, the Celtics’ #0 gave a heartwarming shoutout to The Big Ticket.

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Respect between the two Celtic greats

Ahead of the pivotal game 7 matchup against the Miami Heat, JT decided to share a powerful message that Garnett once shared with the world. After winning the championship with Boston in 2008, KG famously yelled out, “Anything is possible!”

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The words are basically a part of league history now. And Tatum decided to repurpose them as his team faced a difficult Eastern Conference Finals matchup. JT arrived for the game wearing a beige jacket, with the famous Garnett slogan on the front.

On the back, was a picture of The Big Ticket in his Celtics jersey. KG saw the post and immediately thanked the young buck before wishing him luck for his contest.

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Unfortunately, as we all know now, the Celtics fell short to the Heat. But the bond created between the two hoopers is not lost on anyone.

The video shared by Kevin Garnett shows the beautiful bond between Jayson and Deuce. Nevertheless, fans eagerly await Deuce’s “Payback!”

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Nischal Bahuguna

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Nischal Bahuguna is an NBA author at EssentiallySports, with a deep passion for sports and writing. He is an NBA enthusiast and a seasoned basketball player. With over two years of professional writing experience, Nischal seamlessly blends his interests and skills to excel in his craft. Additionally, his love for the game was sparked by the brilliance of LeBron James and the Golden State Warriors, led by Stephen Curry. Apart from sports, Nischal's adventurous spirit is evident through his martial arts expertise, climbing prowess, and fondness for treks and expeditions.

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