Boston Celtics Star Jayson Tatum Sends Out Viral Instagram Post After Knicks Game

Jayson Tatum made a post to Instagram after Tuesday's game.

Oct 22, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts during the opening night banner raising ceremony before the start of the game against the New York Knicks at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images / David Butler II-Imagn Images

On Tuesday evening, Jayson Tatum led the Boston Celtics to a commanding 132-109 victory over the New York Knicks to open up the season.

Tatum finished with 37 points, four rebounds, ten assists, one steal and one block while shooting 14/18 from the field and 8/11 from the three-point range in 30 minutes of playing time.

Via StatMamba: "Jayson Tatum tonight:

37 PTS
10 AST
14/18 FG
8/11 3PT

Most efficient 30p/10a game in Celtics history."

Jayson Tatum tonight:

37 PTS
10 AST
14/18 FG
8/11 3PT

Most efficient 30p/10a game in Celtics history. pic.twitter.com/VII3bDidOP

— StatMamba (@StatMamba) October 23, 2024

After the big night, Tatum made a post to Instagram that had over 200,000 likes in four hours.

He captioned his post: "Last night was special ☘️🏆"

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A post shared by Jayson Tatum🙏🏀 (@jaytatum0)

Before the game, the Celtics had been given their 2024 NBA Championship rings.

Via ESPN's SportsCenter: "The Celtics raise their banner No. 18 and celebrate with their rings ☘️💍"

The Celtics raise their banner No. 18 and celebrate with their rings ☘️💍 pic.twitter.com/QqsMZwKFRW

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 22, 2024

They are coming off a sensational year where they were the first seed in the Eastern Conference and beat the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals to win their first title in 16 seasons.

Tatum had 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.

The five-time NBA All-Star has established himself among the best ten players in the league.

JAYSON TATUM TONIGHT:

37 POINTS
10 ASSISTS
4 REBOUNDS
14/18 FG
8/11 3PT
98% TS
+26

Woke up a monster 🔥pic.twitter.com/Mp7cMiiTN0

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) October 23, 2024

Following the Knicks, the Celtics will play their next game on Thursday evening when they visit Jordan Poole and the Washington Wizards.

Tatum is now in his eighth NBA season (all with the Celtics).