Jayson Tatum Tries to Push Back Against Narrative the Boston Celtics Are a ‘Super Team’ Following Playoff Loss

The Boston Celtics faced a tough loss in Game 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, falling decisively on their home court.

Postgame, Jayson Tatum addressed the prevailing notion that the Celtics are considered a super team, a sentiment amplified by their stellar regular season performance. “That’s the narrative you might see on TV,” Tatum remarked. “The idea that we have a super team… It’s twofold, right? We didn’t have the Coach of the Year, we didn’t have the MVP, we only had two All-Stars. You say we’re a super team but we didn’t get awarded like we are.”

“We know we’ve got a good team. We’re not perfect. We play the right way more often than not. And we know we’ve got to be better,” Tatum continued.

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"We didn't have MVP, we only had two All-Stars… You say we're a super team, but we didn't get rewarded like we are"

Jayson Tatum responds to concerns with the Celtics after their Game 2 loss. He says the Celtics aren't perfect, but he's confident they'll respond pic.twitter.com/Ld57FU0WVc

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In the 118-94 defeat, Tatum led his team with 25 points, shooting 7-for-17 from the field, and contributed six assists and seven rebounds, though he had a plus-minus of -22.

With a regular season record of 64-18 and an impressive 37-4 at home, the Celtics were naturally viewed as title contenders and labeled a super team due to their robust roster, even if Tatum and his teammates see it differently.