‘Jay-Z or Michael Jordan?’ Jayson Tatum flexes most famous person contact on phone

Jayson Tatum , the star of the Boston Celtics, had a very eventful summer compared to any other NBA star. Firstly, he led the Celtics to a dominant NBA title win. After that, Tatum was chosen to represent Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he successfully secured his second gold medal.

Recently, Jayson Tatum and his fellow Jordan brand athletes gave interviews to Overtime. During the interview, Tatum was asked about the most famous person he has in his phone contacts. Tatum flexed and mentioned Michael Jordan and famous Rapper Jay-Z, but seemed confused about who is more famous between the two big names. The incident further highlighted Tatum’s rise in popularity as an NBA superstar.

The most famous person in my contact? Who’s more famous? Jay-Z or Michael Jordan? Jayson Tatum said via Overtime

In the last few years, fans have observed Tatum’s rise to becoming one of the best stars in the NBA. Most recently, Tatum appeared as a guest on the popular show ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’, and even announced the upcoming release of his first picture book ‘Baby Dunks-a-Lot’. However, one of the major milestones in Tatum’s popularity occurred when he was revealed as the cover athlete for NBA 2K25.

Tatum, who is still 26 years old and has just entered his basketball prime, is aiming to repeat as champions in the upcoming season. He faces great pressure as he recently signed the biggest contract in NBA history, which requires him to perform at an elite level and prove his worth.

Jayson Tatum will be one of the stars on the new Netflix show

Jayson Tatum, who has reached new heights in popularity, is now set to make his on-screen debut. Recently, Netflix announced their new upcoming documentary ‘Starting 5’. Tatum will be one of the five players starring in the documentary, alongside other NBA stars such as LeBron James, Jimmy Butler, Domantas Sabonis, and Anthony Edwards.

The Netflix series is set to premier on 9th October. Tatum will play an interesting role in the upcoming series, showing how he worked through a season that led to his first NBA championship. This storyline will showcase Tatum’s growth and evolution as a player. It will also highlight the team dynamics and coaching strategies that led to their success last season.

Boston fans are hyped to watch Tatum make his on screen debut. The series will highlight how the player have to stay away from their families and constantly move and travel.