Jayson Tatum reveals what he felt after winning the NBA ring: "As if a huge weight had been lifted off my shoulders"

When an NBA star wins their first championship, it puts an end to the eternal conversation of "Well, but they don't have a ring." Now, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum knows exactly how it feels.

“It's been a crazy summer,” Tatum commented in an interview with Benjamin Hochman from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. “I was fortunate enough to win my second gold medal with the national team... And finally win the NBA championship, that's something I've worked for a long, long time. I've been extremely close a couple of times, and finally did it. So that was special. I felt like a huge weight was lifted off of me after that”.

With this victory, Tatum and the Celtics have earned the title of "Reigning Champions". This championship marks the 18th ring for the historic Boston franchise, further solidifying their legacy as one of the most successful in NBA history.

However, while the euphoria of victory still lingers, the focus is already on what's next. Another key player in securing the title, Jaylen Brown, emphasized the need to leave the celebration behind and concentrate on the future.

“Last year is over, to be honest. We celebrated, had fun. It's been an incredible summer,” Brown told Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area. “By the way, I had a great summer. But that's in the past.”

The Celtics Want More

This shift in mindset means a new title defense is underway. And Brown is the first to acknowledge that it won't be an easy task.

“We've got the target on our backs now,” he added. “Everybody's trying to come for us, and I say, ‘Let's go’. It's time to get back to work. And I'm looking forward to the next season”.

A notable aspect of the Celtics' preparation for the upcoming season is that, unlike many teams, they haven't signed any external free agents. Boston, along with Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers, chose to keep their core intact. And that's okay for them. The team has shown they have what it takes to compete at the highest level with the current roster.

Furthermore, this group of Celtics can now face the season without the added pressure of never having won a championship. With that barrier overcome, the team can focus on defending their title and continuing to build their dynasty.

The upcoming season promises to be an exciting battle, as all teams will try to dethrone the champions. But with leaders like Tatum and Brown at the helm, the Celtics are ready to face any challenge that comes their way, determined to prove that their victory was not a stroke of luck, but the beginning of a new golden era in Boston.

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