Jayson Tatum is no stranger to outside noise, but a recent jab from former NBA player Brandon Jennings calling him the "softest superstar in Celtics history" was met with an uncharacteristically direct response.

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Is star Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum the softest star to play for his ball club? We hardly even want to give it any more life given how dumb of a take it is, but given it is making the rounds in NBA media circles (never mind Boston Celtics ones),

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.

Jayson Tatum is on the verge of making his sixth consecutive All-Star game after winning an NBA title but did not expect barbs coming his way to slow down. “Surprised? No. I think it comes with being one of the best players in the league,

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum was the center of a bit of online drama this week after getting into an online kerfuffle with former NBA guard Brandon Jennings. He spoke about the buzz after Boston lost at home 114-97 to the Sacramento Kings.

Jayson Tatum is expected to take the court on Tuesday against Toronto as his name does not appear on the injury report.