Jayson Tatum discusses summer time exercises with Paul Pierce and why he prevented wrist surgical procedure

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“He got here into the gymnasium day-after-day and it was cool to have him round. He advised us numerous tales in regards to the championship workforce that we will attempt to apply to this yr.”

Jayson Tatum put his fingers on his hips and jokingly sighed as he opened his press convention at Celtics Media Day.¹

“I wager I can guess what you’re going to ask me,” Tatum stated. “I spent numerous time with Paul Pierce this summer time, which was nice. He was actually motivated. Paul really misplaced 15-20 kilos. And it was about 4 weeks.

“He got here into the gymnasium day-after-day and it was cool to have him round,” Tatum continued. “He advised us numerous tales in regards to the championship workforce that we will attempt to apply to this yr. Hopefully, we see much more of Paul.”

Tatum stated that he’s added a few dozen kilos this summer time. He was listed at 210 kilos final yr. He stated that he’s been seeing optimistic beneficial properties within the gymnasium throughout weightlifting periods.

“I’ve at all times lifted heavier in the summertime than I do through the season,” Tatum stated. “I assume I’ve set some private information within the weight room this summer time, however not that rather more than I did final summer time. I’ve placed on like 12 kilos, and I believe a part of that’s getting just a little older.

“My physique is maturing,” Tatum stated. “I’d lose some weight as soon as the season begins, as soon as we begin taking part in 4 instances every week. However I believe I’ve simply gotten just a little bit larger yearly, and I’ve gotten just a little bit older, so I believe these go hand in hand.”

Tatum stated that he opted to not have surgical procedure on his injured wrist after in search of recommendation from docs.

“I simply obtained a bunch of second, third, and fourth opinions,” Tatum stated. “Surgical procedure wasn’t a typical one. I wasn’t all the best way sure about it, however did all the appropriate issues this summer time. Took all the appropriate measures to ensure I used to be wholesome and ready to return into this season with no distractions.”

The Celtics have undergone an eventful offseason. Marcus Sensible, Rob Williams, Malcolm Brogdon, and Grant Williams are gone. Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Vacation have been added to the workforce.

Tatum stated he’s feeling the strain of championship expectations and plans on making his voice heard as a frontrunner this season.

“My voice, my presence is felt through the video games, huddles, locker room, apply, movie,” Tatum stated. “I communicate up. All people could not see it. It might not be the loudest. However, I communicate my thoughts and I take heed to guys. Guys take heed to me. It’s a mutual respect factor.”