Jayson Tatum may not suit up for the Boston Celtics right now, but he continues to set his sights on a future that stretches far beyond his current rehab window, Hardwood Heroics reports. He talked recently about a milestone only LeBron James has reached, a moment that placed the Lakers star in a category of one.
Tatum took the idea head-on during a conversation with the Morris Twins, and he brought his son Deuce directly into the discussion. He spoke with a mix of ambition and realism as he weighed whether he could extend his career long enough to share the floor with him. The father-son parallel instantly recalled the one example the league has seen.
Bronny James’ debut with his father created one of the most emotional scenes of the modern NBA. LeBron remains the only player in league history to play in the same season as his son. Bronny joined the Lakers as the 55th pick and continues to work through his early NBA opportunities, something that has filled his father with pride.
Tatum became a father early in his career, and Deuce has grown into a fixture at Celtics games. That bond gave his answer its weight as he laid out the timing required for their dream to happen.
Tatum Details His Long-Term Goal With Deuce
Tatum broke down the math when the question came up. Deuce recently turned eight. Tatum is 27. To match the LeBron-Bronny moment, he would need to stay productive and healthy through his late thirties. He did not hesitate.
“Deuce turned eight on Saturday. So he turned eight, I’m 27. It’s like, damn, can I play 10 more years,” Tatum said. “I can easily do that. So if it worked out it would be cool.”
That belief comes from the work he has poured into his game and the understanding that Deuce must follow his own path. Tatum spoke about wanting to get him back into a consistent rhythm with the sport, but he kept the focus on his own responsibility. He knows he must preserve his longevity if this vision stands any chance.
The comparison to James highlights the high bar he faces. LeBron avoided long injury stretches for most of his career and played huge minutes well into his late thirties. Tatum’s current injury reminds everyone how challenging that path becomes. He deals with a painful setback, one that tests the patience of any athlete trying to lead a contender.
Tatum Works Toward Return While Fans Wait
Tatum continues his push toward a return, and recent footage he shared showed him working through shooting and movement drills. Boston keeps its messaging tight regarding his timeline, although his commitment has not wavered.
Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla said Tatum remains fully engaged with the group during his recovery, per Total Sports Pro. “I have no idea,” Mazzulla said when asked about a potential return date. “The only thing that I care about is that he is a part of a team, and it is a credit to him. He is on the bench for every game. He is on the trips. He is working out during practice. He is in the film room. He is at shootarounds. That is how he is leading, with his presence.”
That presence keeps him connected even while he stays off the court, and it sets the tone for how he approaches the next phase of his career. The father-son scenario remains a long-term target, not an immediate priority. His focus stays on his recovery and the Celtics’ season.
If Tatum reaches the finish line he described, he would become the second player ever to share the league with his child. That chapter sits far in the distance, but he has already placed it on the board. The next ten years will tell the rest.
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