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Sports Illustrated: Following LeBron’s Footsteps? Jayson Tatum Eyes NBA Father-Son Dream with Deuce
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has his sights set on joining LeBron and Bronny James in the NBA history books, not just for his on-court performance, but as a father-son duo. Fresh off LeBron and Bronny James becoming the first father-son duo to share an NBA court, Tatum believes he could potentially play alongside his eight-year-old son, Deuce, someday.
“He turned eight, I’m 27. It’s like damn, can I play 10 more years? I can easily do that,” Tatum said on the Morris Code. “So if it works out it would be cool.”
Tatum, currently 27, would need to maintain a decade-long NBA career for this dream to materialize. He is coming off a ruptured Achilles injury during the playoffs in May that may keep him off the court for the 2025-26 season. However, he isn’t ruling out playing this season, and is still hopeful he could pull it off if he recovers without any more severe injuries.
The prospect has garnered excitement, especially considering fans have watched Deuce grow up alongside his father’s career, from attending Duke games to cheering on the Celtics. With LeBron James currently playing in his record-breaking 23rd season at age 40, Tatum is confident he can continue his success in the NBA for another decade.
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