Jayson Tatum Reveals What Celtics’ 2022 NBA Finals Loss Taught Him

• Jayson Tatum has said the 2022 NBA Finals was a learning curve for him
• Tatum and the Boston Celtics lost to the Golden State Warriors in six games in the finals
• Tatum produced a phenomenal performance in the finals but the Warriors were just too much for them

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum has revealed a priceless lesson the 2022 NBA Finals defeat taught him as he attempts to make another run.

Tatum and the Celtics shocked many when they beat top teams in the Eastern Conference to set up a mouth-watering series against Golden State Warriors.

Although they stunned the Warriors in two of the first three games, Stephen Curry and the Dubs demonstrated why they went to the NBA Finals five straight times.

Steve Kerr's side ended the series in six games, much of it thanks to Curry who won his first Finals MVP to cement his legacy as of the best players of all time.

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Tatum also proved that he arrived on the biggest stage having went through Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jimmy Butler to reach the final. This season he's averaging 30.6 pointers per game and is among the top contenders for the MVP award

Tatum on lessons learnt

According to ESPN, Tatum revealed that playing in the final was tough, especially coming up against hardened veterans like Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson.

He said he now knows what it's like to play in the finals and he feels he knows what he has to do.

"My mindset was different after [the Finals]. I know what it takes now. I know what it feels like. They let me get there, and now I know what more I got to do."

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Given his performances for the Celtics this season, it is clear that the finals loss taught him a lot despite the offseason shenanigans in the franchise, per the Athletic.

"This year I think I'm more comfortable in my own skin. I know who I am, I know what I can do."

Why the Warriors beat the Celtics

Sports Brief earlier reported on Tatum brilliantly explaining why the Warriors beat them in the finals.

He said the Dubs, who had won four titles in eight years, were mentally tougher than them and had enough experience to go through the difficult periods.

The Celtics went 2-1 up in the series but the Warriors the next three clinching another title in their dynasty.