Jayson Tatum is making the rounds as he promotes his new ebook, “Child Dunks-a-Lot.”
His newest cease was The Tonight Present, the place he bantered with host Jimmy Fallon and showcased his persona.
Tatum even bought right into a rap battle with Fallon, advocating for his ebook over Fallon’s, “5 Extra Sleeps ‘Til Halloween.”
Listed here are 5 highlights:
The rap battle
Sure, it’s true. Jaylen Brown isn’t the one Celtic who’s dabbled as a rapper this offseason.
The clip begins with Fallon rapping that his ebook is one of the best ebook out in shops proper now. Tatum enters, wearing all inexperienced, and asks for a microphone.
“Hey there, Jimmy. I bought a ebook, too.
No. 1 vendor, hate to interrupt it to you.
And yeah, it’s referred to as ‘Child-Dunks-a-Lot.’
Assume yours is healthier? Psh. In all probability not,” Tatum raps.
Fallon acknowledges that Tatum’s ebook “appears type of enjoyable,” however insists he wins as a result of his has extra pages and he’s written extra books than Tatum.
“You may need written extra novels than me,
However final 12 months, I hit over 200 3’s.
My ebook’s a few child, yeah, that’s true,
However that don’t imply I gained’t dunk on you,” Tatum claps again.
Fallon admits they each wrote nice books and there’s no want for the rap battle.
“Yeah, I believe our beef is settled,
Received my first ring, and one other gold medal,” Tatum responds.
He likes his odds to win MVP, and he predicts an NBA Finals rematch
When Fallon asks Tatum who will win MVP subsequent 12 months, Tatum checks to see if he can select himself. Fallon stands up in pleasure and permits it.
Fallon then inquires who he thinks will make the NBA Finals subsequent 12 months. Tatum picks the Celtics (shocker), then he hesitates earlier than selecting the Mavericks to succeed in the stage as soon as once more.
Tatum reveals off his humorousness when Fallon asks who would win a 1-on-1 battle that includes all of the late-night speak present hosts.
“Jimmy,” Tatum says. “Jimmy Kimmel.”
He’s honored to be on the duvet of NBA 2K25
Fallon lists off Tatum’s accomplishments up to now few months, mentioning his NBA championship, gold medal and record-setting contract.
When he brings up the NBA 2K25 cowl, Tatum beams with pleasure.
“That is perhaps the best factor,” Tatum says. “Simply as a child, each child grew up taking part in NBA 2K. First you wish to dream about being within the sport. That occurs your rookie 12 months. Then, the highest of the mountain is eager to be on the duvet.”
Tatum provides that even seeing it now continues to be a “surreal feeling.”
Deuce is getting a hoop
Fallon reveals an image of Tatum and his son, Deuce, noting that Deuce may as effectively be on the staff based mostly on how a lot love there’s between him and the Celtics.
Tatum, unprompted, publicizes that Deuce is getting a championship ring.
He remembers throwing Deuce within the air (and catching him) when the Celtics clinched the championship. Fallon jokes that Deuce was hanging onto the rafters, prepared to return down.
“We grew up collectively,” Tatum says. “He’s been with me each step of the best way.”
He shouts out his mother as soon as once more
Fallon brings up an essay of Tatum’s as a child, wherein he predicted he would make the NBA at age 19 and play within the Olympics.
Tatum provides credit score to his mom, Brandy Cole, for serving to him imagine his desires have been doable.
“She at all times inspired me to talk issues into existence,” Tatum says.
