Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum roasted for Kobe Bryant tribute tattoo (PHOTOS)

The All-Star small forward adds new ink to his collection but his choice has created big buzz on social media.

Team Giannis forward Jayson Tatum (0) holds the Kobe Bryant MVP Trophy after the 2023 NBA All-Star Game at Vivint Arena. / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum is coming off winning his first championship ring, and added a second Olympic gold medal to his hardware collection. It’s been a great summer of team accomplishments for the 26-year-old small forward.

As for the individual accomplishments, Tatum has had a summer to forget. He lost out on the NBA Finals MVP to teammate Jaylen Brown, and he barely played any meaningful moments in Team USA’s gold medal run in Paris. His mom even made waves over his lack of playing time. 

Regardless, Tatum had a great season, averaging 26.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 4.9 assists. He’s working hard to get even better and taking advice he’s learned from his idol, the Los Angeles Lakers late legend Kobe Bryant.

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Speaking of Bryant, yesterday August 23, would’ve been his 46th birthday. Tributes poured out across social media and one announcement was Tatum’s new tattoo honoring the Hall of Famer. Tatum got ink on his arm of him holding the 2023 Kobe Bryant All-Star MVP Award trophy he won. 

Check it out:

Jayson Tatum fashions his Kobe Bryant All-Star MVP tattoo on his arms💪 pic.twitter.com/bftzfLTKW4

— The SportsRush (@TheSportsRushUS) August 24, 2024

NEW TATUM TATTOO: Jayson Tatum added a tattoo of when he won the Kobe Bryant MVP Award after scoring a record 55 pts in the 2023 All-Star Game.

Tatum said that night: “My first All-Star Game was in Chicago in 2020 when they renamed the MVP after him, and I remember telling… pic.twitter.com/78YlmPmm4Z

— Courtside Buzz (@CourtsideBuzzX) August 24, 2024

Tatum said, “My first All-Star Game was in Chicago in 2020 when they renamed the MVP after (Bryant), and I remember telling myself that day, ‘I’ve got to get one of those before I get done.’”

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It’s a nice gesture and the award clearly means a lot to Tatum. It was a very mixed reaction, however, on social media as many weren’t impressed: 

Jayson Tatum got an All Star game MVP tattoo 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/yyi7DV1Tvp

— Hater Report (@HaterReport_) August 24, 2024

This is so predictably corny. He deserves the criticism

— MungoBeanfield (@MungoBeanfield) August 24, 2024

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Rumor is, his next tat is “Led in Pts, Rbs, and Ast in 2024 Finals”

— Se7enRingz (@RealCowboys07) August 24, 2024

He makes me embarrassed to be a boston fan

— ImTheWizz! (@WiZcantbeatme) August 24, 2024

Cringe because he’s a millionaire and it’s not great quality

— Ryan Whaley (@RJamesW42) August 24, 2024

Tough crowd. But Tatum will always have his haters. Hey, at least his back tattoo is inspiring others. Let’s see if he adds the Larry O’Brien NBA Championship Trophy next to his tattoo collection.