The Celtics star set his sights about as high as they can get when discussing how he hopes his career ends up going when all is said in done in an interview last week. Is the St. Louis native getting way ahead of himself,

"If you aspire to chase (Bird)," Tatum said, "it comes with a level of focus and motivation every single day to be the best you can."

Jayson Tatum has every reason in the world to be off his game after the kind of year he had in 2024. The eight-year NBA veteran helped lead his Boston Celtics to a historic 18th championship this past June.