Jayson Tatum hopes to spend his entire career in Boston

Jul 9, 2024 3:07 PM

Jayson Tatum is still enjoying the thrill of winning the 2024 NBA Finals. The Celtics star loves to greet his championship teammates with the nickname “Champ.” He’s also celebrating another milestone, signing the biggest contract in NBA history this summer.

Tatum and the Celtics agreed to a five-year, $313.9 million contract extension. Tatum hopes this deal solidifies his place with the only NBA team he’s ever played for.

“For me just to feel wanted, and they want me to be here and want me for the long haul,” Tatum said. “I’ll spend my whole career here and have got nothing but love for the fans, the city, and the organization. You know, we just won a championship and I want to try to win as many as I can.”