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The Boston Celtics lost Game 6 of the NBA Finals. While the team as a whole struggled to perform, Jayson Tatum was designated public enemy number one for NBA fans on Twitter.
With one of the poorest performances of his career coming in the biggest game of the season, Tatum was left hanging his head. Considering the dismal stretch of outings the 24-year-old has had, many expected him to step up for the side in Game 6.
Unfortunately, this did not come to pass. Succumbing to the pressure, Tatum played uncharacteristically for the majority of the game. Racking up five more turnovers to increase his total to 100, Tatum made history in an undesirable category.
Following yet another passive game, fans eviscerated Jayson Tatum after the loss. Here are some of the funniest reactions to the situation:
Considering the amount of attention the Celtics star drew because of his gestures to honor Kobe Bryant's memory, the backlash Tatum received afterward was harsh.
Notching up 13 points when the lights shone brightest, the 24-year-old fell far short of expectations. With a series of poor performances under his belt, the young star has gained valuable experience from his time in the Finals.
While the potential for growth remains immense, the loss will come as a huge blow to Tatum at this point in time.
Jayson Tatum faces the music as Boston come up short in the NBA Finals
While the entire team has been culpable for poor performances in the last three games, Jayson Tatum stands out in particular. With careless passes and turnovers, the 24-year-old stood out like a sore thumb.
Guarded by Andrew Wiggins, the Celtics superstar struggled to produce on the offensive end. While his scoring in Game 5 was still noteworthy, Game 6 was a nightmare.
Shooting 6-18 from the field, Tatum got worse as the game went on. With the Warriors' defense bearing down on him, he committed several errors. This was particularly costly as it started a negative cycle for the Celtics.
In the current narrative, this performance raises several questions about Tatum's ability as a leader and as a superstar. In the grand scheme of things, however, this can be revised.
The young star has a lot of room to grow. Having only made his first appearance in the NBA Finals, Tatum is bound to adapt eventually.
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