Brad Stevens responds to quote that Jayson Tatum doesn't care about winning

Here's what Celtics President of Basketball Operations had to say about the report from an anonymous assistant coach in the NBA that Jayson Tatum cares more about individul accolades than winning:

“That quote was absolutely ridiculous, to be honest. I don’t ever react to that stuff and I actually sent a note to one of the people I work with like, ‘This is idiotic.’”

Full Brad Stevens on @Toucherandrich on anonymous quote that Jayson Tatum doesn’t care about winning. pic.twitter.com/WbqW6OM3wI

— Chris Forsberg (@ChrisForsberg_) December 2, 2021

Stevens defended his star franchise forward on his weekly interview on Toucher and Rich this morning.

Brad Stevens’ teenage son once broke his ribs in 1 on 1. He also had some strong comments on Jayson Tatum’s commitment to winning with @Toucherandrich this morning

FULL INTERVIEW: https://t.co/hjEl2ytWWW pic.twitter.com/YjAQLIHsFV

— 98.5 The Sports Hub (@985TheSportsHub) December 2, 2021