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.

Former Milwaukee Bucks star guard Brandon Jennings went all in on Tatum, going so far as to call him "soft." "Is [Jayson Tatum] the softest Boston Celtics superstar ever. … I th