Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla praises Jayson Tatum's handling of criticism, likening it to Neymar's pressure on the field. Tatum also appreciates Mazzulla's care for the team. Mazzulla draws parallels between media scrutiny on Tatum and Neymar, highlighting the similarities in how American athletes and Brazilian soccer players are viewed. When asked about Tatum's performance, Mazzulla emphasizes the constant demand for excellence in America.
Joe Mazzulla was asked if Jayson Tatum is playing his best basketball right now, per @andscape. His response: “In America nothing is good enough and it’s about what you can do for me right now.” https://t.co/jTRA8L6MEV
Joe Mazzulla on how the media has criticized Jayson Tatum and Neymar throughout their careers: “The lens with which Brazilian soccer players are looked at is very similar to how American athletes are looked at by their media.” (via @NBCSCeltics, h/t @ClutchPoints) https://t.co/HodrUqBguD
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla compares the criticism Jayson Tatum receives with Neymar 🗣️ (via @NBCSCeltics) https://t.co/9i3HcZRg5y
"Aside from being an excellent coach... I truly do believe he cares about us, our team, as individuals." Jayson Tatum compliments Coach Joe Mazzulla's character 🗣️ https://t.co/xb45Fhh3RG
"He's so good everything he can do can be taken for granted." Coach Joe Mazzulla compares the pressure Neymar has on the field to the pressure Jayson Tatum faces 🗣️ https://t.co/9iwHaBepUr
Joe Mazzulla on the criticism of Jayson Tatum’s shooting: “Criticism is the ultimate beauty. It’s just a sign of the ultimate respect and it’s a beautiful thing. I love the way Jayson has handled it.”