Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is used to criticism, and there was ample opportunity for it on Friday night. The C’s fell to the Sacramento Kings, 114-97, and dropped to 8-7 in their last 15 games.

Or at least that is the position that was taken by the Boson Globe Celtics beat writer Gary Washburn on a recent episode of the CLNS Media "Celtics Beat" podcast in conversation with cohosts Adam Kaufman and Evan Valenti.

Jayson Tatum was asked if Brandon Jennings calling him soft or Scottie Barnes clapping in his face made him want to play more angry.

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NBA fans slammed Brandon Jennings as he insisted that the jersey of Jayson Tatum should not be displayed until Tatum wins a Finals MVP.

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.

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum was the subject of conversation on this week's episode of the Pat Bev Pod when Brandon Jenning's comments on the former Duke Blue Devil was put in front of Patric

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.

The ongoing verbal clash involving former NBA guard Brandon Jennings and Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum welcomed another member Wednesday -- the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors defeated the Celtics 110-97, ending a 10-game losing streak against Boston. Tatum had 16 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists on 5-of-15 shooting.

After the Celtics' 121–94 win over the Orlando Magic on Friday, Tatum was asked about these shots at him. The 26-year-old kept his response brief, bluntly responding, “I don’t know, I guess I’m a big deal.”

Brandon Jennings' criticism towards Jayson Tatum led to a fiery defense from Patrick Beverley on The Pat Bev Podcast.

Boston Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum has established ... is why it came as a surprise to most when former NBA guard Brandon Jennings called out Tatum and called him the "softest superstar ...