Mazzulla went on to strongly defend his star player in the same radio interview, calling Tatum “one of the best Celtics of all time” while stressing the need to ignore outsiders’ opinions.

Former NBA point guard Brandon Jennings didn’t mince words during an appearance on Gilbert Arenas’ podcast last week when it came to Tatum and his standing among Celtics greats.

Boston Celtics head coach seemingly wants to fight Brandon Jennings for his recent comments about Jayson Tatum.

Jayson Tatum recently came fire after Brandon Jennings called him 'the softest superstar in Celtics' for failing to win a regular season or Finals MVP

The Celtics were the most consistent team in 2024 and they proved it after blowing out the Pacers and securing an impressive feat.

What did Jennings say about Tatum that caused him to respond? Here's more on Jennings' comments and the ensuing responses from Tatum, the Celtics' social team and head coach Joe Mazzulla.

After another loss against a team they ought to have beaten thanks in part to subpar shooting from beyond the arc, Mazzulla opened up about the recent spate of bad shooting from deep for Boston of late. "I like the shots that we take," said Mazzula. "I like the people that are taking them. We just have to work through it."

On Zolak & Bertrand, Joe Mazzulla came to Jayson Tatum's defense in typical Mazzulla fashion after Brandon Jennings' call-out of the Celtics superstar.Mazzulla defends Jayson Tatum after ‘soft' commen

The Celtics' best player, All-NBA power forward Jayson Tatum, has recently gotten into a war of words with former Milwaukee Bucks/Detroit Pistons standout point guard Brandon Jennings. Boston almost got a chance to select one of the Miami Heat's biggest stars,