Jayson Tatum's Viral Text To Kobe Bryant Before Game 7

Before Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum sent a text to the late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. The Celtics beat the Miami Heat to advance to the NBA Finals where they will face off with the Golden State Warriors.

The Boston Celtics defeated the Miami Heat by a score of 100-96 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Sunday night in Florida. 

During the game, Celtics All-Star was wearing a (#24) wristband to honor the late Kobe Bryant. 

Jayson Tatum on wearing the Kobe Bryant armband:
"Game 7. Everybody knows how much he means to me. My idol and my favorite player. Just to have something to show him in the biggest game of my career so far. It worked out." 💜💛pic.twitter.com/O46vU30pD0

— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) May 30, 2022

After the game, Tatum revealed on Instagram that he sent a text to Bryant before the game. 

"𝐈 𝐠𝐨𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲."

Jayson Tatum texted Kobe Bryant before Game 7 🐍 @jaytatum0 pic.twitter.com/Undug3WsB9

— ESPN (@espn) May 30, 2022

"I got you today," Tatum texted.

The former Duke star finished the night with 26 points, ten rebounds and six assists, and he is now headed to the first Finals of his career.  

The Celtics had lost to the Heat in the 2020 Eastern Conference Finals, so they got their revenge on Sunday night.  

In the Finals, they will face off with Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors for the NBA Championship. 

The Warriors are headed to their sixth Finals appearance in just eight seasons, so they have the big experience advantage. 

Game 1 will be on Thursday night in California.

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