Why Celtics’ Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown Should Be Appreciated

Boston Damon Stoudamire is well-versed in the specifics of playing in the NBA. The former seventh-overall pick, who played 13 seasons in the league, was a respected veteran. His first NBA coaching gig was with the Grizzlies more than ten years ago, well before his time with the Celtics.

Due to Joe Mazzulla's absence, Stoudamire has been forced to serve as the Celtics' acting head coach, but he hasn't missed a beat. In both of Stoudamire's victories, including their victory over the Clippers on Thursday, the Celtics have praised him.

Throughout his playing and coaching stints, Stoudamire has travelled a significant amount of NBA miles. That implies that he is also familiar with how NBA stars behave and how locker rooms function. Egos obstruct progress. However, Stoudamire claimed he has been taken aback by how "humble" Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, the Celtics' star combo, have been since he arrived in Boston.

Stoudamire remarked, "I've never seen a star like (Tatum); he's somewhat of a throwback." He plays and practises. The same is true of Brown. I've been in a lot of organisations; you should be grateful for them because, despite what people would tell you, it's not the case everywhere. They simply make it easy to coach them, and I admire them for that.

Stoudamire acknowledged that he was unaware of the rumours surrounding the Celtics' two young players when Ime Udoka hired him prior to last season. The criticism was at an all-time high when the C's had trouble getting going, with the critics arguing that they ought to be divided.

Of course, the Celtics are a fantastic franchise right now. Last season, Tatum and Brown showed they can complement one another by overcoming a terrible start to make a Finals appearance. With their current lineup, the Celtics have yet to raise Banner No. 18, but as one of the league's top teams, they have a fantastic chance to accomplish so. Stoudamire thinks that's where the praise ought to go.

Stoudamire described Brown as a bully, and he used the word in a positive way. He seems like the kind of player every team needs. I believe his style of play balances JT. He is, in my opinion, quite the antithesis of JT, which is why I believe it works with them.

Prior to tip-off on Thursday, Stoudamire stated that the Celtics anticipate having Mazzulla back by Sunday, when they embark on a four-game road trip in Denver. Mazzulla was smacked in the face during a casual game, so it's good to know his corneal abrasions aren't something serious.

Thus, Stoudamire's brief two-game career as the Celtics' interim head coach should come to an end. If that holds true, he will have a 2-0 record and become the "only undefeated coach in the NBA," as Marcus Smart joked. The players have responded well to Stoudamire's leadership, and the Chiefs can take heart from this in case there is ever another emergency.

In contrast to Tuesday, when he wasn't as prepared, Brown added, "Today you could see his preparation was a lot better, and he just kept us organised." "Damon made several crucial timeouts and organised us, even though it appeared that we had let go of the rope at some points. Therefore, I believed he performed admirably today.