Video: Jayson Tatum talks playing in front of Bill Russell and Paul Pierce

The Celtics had some royalty in the house tonight as legends Bill Russell and Paul Pierce were both on hand to watch the Celtics beat down the purple and egg yolk. Here's what Jayson Tatum had to say about the surreal night:

With legends like Bill Russell and @paulpierce34 in attendance tonight @jaytatum0 talks about what they mean to the Celtics ☘️ pic.twitter.com/xYl4yfAvKu

— Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) November 20, 2021

More JT on Pierce: "Paul could get his shot off against anybody, and he was never rushed. Amazing footwork, always got to his spot, great touch. Somebody I always watched and stole moves from and watched. He could do everything."

— Mark Murphy (@Murf56) November 20, 2021

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The Truth @paulpierce as well! pic.twitter.com/gc88nwAqsB

— CelticsLife.com (@celticslife) November 20, 2021

📽 Jayson Tatum goes for 37 points https://t.co/5BCDxXA880 pic.twitter.com/lhhPeyenbY

— CelticsLife.com (@celticslife) November 20, 2021

📽 Boston Celtics 130, Los Angeles Lakers 108 highlights: https://t.co/zuR1FWztDx pic.twitter.com/tA7jj1PSxg

— TEAMBOSTON (@teamboston) November 20, 2021