Jrue Holiday on Jayson Tatum: “He’s the ultimate professional”

Boston Celtics star guard Jrue Holiday noted that he didn’t feel it was necessary to talk about playing time with teammate Jayson Tatum during the Olympics.

He emphasized that the primary focus was simply to win the gold medal.

Holiday praised Tatum as the consummate professional, stating that Tatum clearly understands the team’s goals and what needs to be achieved.

“I think everybody knows JT,” Holiday said. “He’s the ultimate professional. He knows what it is, what the ultimate goal is.”

Jrue Holiday mentioned that he didn’t feel the need to discuss playing time with Jayson Tatum during the Olympics, and
that the ultimate goal was just winning gold.

“I think everybody knows JT. He’s the ultimate professional. He knows what it is, what the ultimate goal is.” pic.twitter.com/M20CVJuQ2W

— Justin Turpin (@JustinmTurpin) August 28, 2024