Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum recently unveiled a new tattoo on his back, commemorating the team’s 2024 NBA Finals victory. The tattoo features Tatum kissing the Larry O’Brien Trophy.
While the ink is a personal tribute to his hard-earned success, it has sparked a flurry of reactions on social media, ranging from admiration to outright mockery.
Tatum’s new tattoo is a detailed depiction of himself holding and kissing the Larry O’Brien Trophy. This piece of body art is not just a celebration of the Celtics’ victory over the Dallas Mavericks but also a testament to Tatum’s journey and dedication to the sport. The 26-year-old forward played a pivotal role in the finals, averaging 22.2 points per game and leading his team to a historic win.
As soon as the tattoo was revealed, social media platforms lit up with a variety of opinions. Some fans praised Tatum for his dedication and the boldness of his new ink. “This is hard, I don’t care what y’all say,” one fan tweeted, while another commented, “He earned the right to memorialize his career milestone”.
However, not all reactions were positive. Many users found the tattoo to be overly self-indulgent and even corny. “I thought bro can’t be any more corny,” one critic wrote, while another added, “Cheesiest player in the NBA”. The tattoo has also been described as “lame” and “unnecessary” by some detractors, who believe Tatum’s actions are more about seeking attention than celebrating a genuine achievement.
Despite the mixed reactions, Tatum remains unfazed. In interviews, he has expressed how much the championship means to him.
“Winning a championship, understanding all the hard work and sacrifice that went into making that goal a reality, and understanding how it made you feel the night that you won a championship,” Tatum said.
I thought bro can’t be any more corny 😭 pic.twitter.com/tAnxR2hcVZ
— JBond 🍌 (@jbondwagon) September 20, 2024
Cheesiest player in the NBA.
— FuryPotatO/Jay (@FuryPotat0) September 20, 2024
Did Kobe do it tho?
— Ice Cold Football (@icecoldfootball) September 20, 2024
Biggest bum of all time and its not really close
— Miami Heat Fan (@Miamirunsthis) September 20, 2024
I’m surprised it wasn’t Kobe holding it 😭
— Katie ❤️ | Top 0.79%😈 | Free OF 😫 (@thaofficialkat) September 20, 2024
No way bro 😭
— 𝟐𝟑 👑 (@BronWorld) September 20, 2024
I dont understand the hate its his first ring, hes been so close for 6 years and now he finally won
— KDMuse (@KD35Muse) September 20, 2024
This hard ion care what y’all say
— ɪᴍ.ʀɪʟᴇʏ シ ✞ ☘️ (@CookedByRiley0) September 20, 2024
Can’t even hate it’s Fye
— 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗙𝗨𝗟 𝗟𝗔 𝗙𝗔𝗡 (@LaRespectful_) September 20, 2024
Can’t even hate it’s Fye
— 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗙𝗨𝗟 𝗟𝗔 𝗙𝗔𝗡 (@LaRespectful_) September 20, 2024
I mean it’s hard ngl can’t hate on that pic.twitter.com/pof2lrs2Ei
— AY🇸🇴 (@aykeepitabuck) September 20, 2024
