Jayson Tatum
Athlete
1998-03-03
Quotes by Jayson Tatum
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At the end of the day, we all want to win, so everybody has to sacrifice when you want to be a part of something special.
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If I see a spider in my room, I gotta sleep on the couch for, like, two days.
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Thin crust, provolone cheese, marinara sauce - it's just a St. Louis thing. That's what I grew up eating.
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My mom tried to not let me see how much we were struggling, but I noticed it. I think that's what made me work harder. I saw how hard she was working, and I just wanted a better life for both of us.
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I'm looking to try to do more out there and just taking advantage of the opportunities that I've been given.
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There's a lot of talented guys, but at the end of the day, you've got to go out there and get it. It's really about who's competing and who wants it more on both ends of the floor.
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The East is tougher than a lot of people give us credit for.
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No matter what team you're playing for, the ultimate goal is to be the last team standing.
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I got to go to practice one day, shoot around, and rebound for LeBron James. That was still an unreal experience.
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That's what I am trying to be, just trying to affect the game any way possible, rebounding, getting a block, or trying to get a stop even when your shot isn't falling, because, at the end of the day, all that matters is whether you win or lose.
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Each person's workout is really different. It's tailored to be what's most needed for them. Everybody's different.
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Guys are going to be physical, especially with me being the young guy. That tends to happen a lot. It's just guys trying to be stronger and bigger than me, so they're just trying to be more physical.
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