Adam Sandler Makes Intriguing Jayson Tatum Statement

Adam Sandler spoke about Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum.

Jul 19, 2015; Loudon, NH, USA; Movie actor Adam Sandler speaks to the media before the 5-Hour Energy 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports / Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Jayson Tatum is one of the best forwards in the NBA and is coming off a season where he won his first title.

While he is clearly a top-ten player, Tatum has been a hot topic in discussions for where he actually ranks in terms of superstardom.

For reference, Jaylen Brown won the 2024 Finals MVP (and Tatum got limited playing time for Team USA at the Olympics).

One fan of Tatum appears to be actor Adam Sandler.

Sandler recently spoke highly of the Boston Celtics star on The Bill Simmons Podcast.

Sandler: "He loved his buddy [Jaylen Brown] scoring. The reason his buddy was scoring a lot, everyone was scared of Tatum... One of the coolest, greatest dudes and hardest workers."

Tatum finished his season with averages of 26.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 47.1% from the field and 37.6% from the three-point range in 74 games.

New England native Adam Sandler showed Jayson Tatum and the Celtics plenty of love on “The Bill Simmons Podcast.”

“He loved [JB] scoring. The reason his buddy was scoring a lot was because everybody was afraid of Tatum … [He’s] one of the coolest, greatest dudes.” pic.twitter.com/GQMDYNivDT

— Daniel Donabedian (@danield1214) August 27, 2024

The Celtics were the first seed in the Eastern Conference with a 64-18 record.

Over his seven seasons in the league, the five-time All-Star has made the Eastern Conference finals five times (and NBA Finals twice).

Jun 21, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) points to the crowd with the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy during the 2024 NBA Championship parade in Boston. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports / Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

Regardless of what any of his critics think, Tatum still finished the summer with an NBA Championship ring and his second Gold medal.

In the Finals, he averaged 22.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 7.2 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 38.8% from the field and 26.3% from the three-point range in five games (they beat the Dallas Mavericks).