Quotes from Jayson Tatum

Anytime I play another rookie, there's that extra edge.

I'm the biggest mama's boy ever, and I'm proud to say it.

I guess people looked at me in college, said I couldn't shoot or play defense. I proved them wrong.

I was fortunate enough to make it to where I want to be. There could be other kids as talented or more talented than me in whatever they want to be but don't have the resources to pursue their dream. Maybe they have to get a job instead to help their mom with the bills.

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.

I just care about winning and doing what I can while I'm on the floor.

It's been a dream come true, you know, just making it to the NBA and being drafted by a great franchise like Boston.

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.

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.

It feels great just finally knowing where I'm going and have some place to call home. And I'm glad it's Boston.

Thin crust, provolone cheese, marinara sauce - it's just a St. Louis thing. That's what I grew up eating.

Being able to provide for your kids in a way that maybe your parents couldn't do for you is a great feeling.

Just keep having fun. It's basketball. So that's what I'm going to keep doing.

Each person's workout is really different. It's tailored to be what's most needed for them. Everybody's different.

When I play bad, I don't get too down on myself. When I play good, I don't get too hot.

Not too many people know what they want to do at 3 and then go do it.

The East is tougher than a lot of people give us credit for.

Once you get to the tournament, it's like, win or go home.

The Single Mothers Program is something I would love to start if I'm fortunate enough to make it to the NBA and things like that.

Because I grew up in a single parent home with my mom, growing up, things weren't always the best.

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.

I've been watching Kobe ever since I can remember.

Every since I started playing basketball, I wanted to be just like Kobe. To get to see him play in person, and to meet him, was just a dream come true.

All I used to want to do was shoot fadeaways like Kobe because he was my favorite player.