Paul Pierce shocked by disrespect Boston Celtics’ star gets from NBA, ‘Look what they did...’

Paul Pierce believes one Boston Celtics superstar is treated much more harshly than any other superstar in the NBA.

The Boston Celtics are one of the most polarizing teams in the NBA.

Given their success across the leagues long history, that comes as no surprise.

One player who has caught the most flack from the fanbase is Jayson Tatum .

As the face of the Boston Celtics, he often finds himself being undercredited or even slandered.

Many in the NBA have questioned why Jayson Tatum gets so much hate .

Even Tatum has wondered why he isnt considered a candidate for the face of the NBA .

Nikola Jokic also backs Tatum for the role .

But the NBA still doesnt give Tatum the credit he deserves, and Paul Pierce is tired of it.

Paul Pierce questions Jayson Tatum hate Paul Pierce spoke recently on NBC Sports Boston about the reputation Jayson Tatum has within the league.

The former Finals MVP was baffled over why Tatum was so disliked.

Pierce credited Tatum for being humble, hard working, and a true student of the game.

But the disrespect he gets within the league is beyond anything any other superstar experiences.

When I watch Tatum on and off the court, hes humble, he works hard.

I have a chance to watch him work out in LA every year, he loves the game.

He has something to play for because hes probably the most disrespected superstar in our league.

The motivation is always there for him.

Look what they did to him at the Olympics.

It seems like its always something with Jayson Tatum that doesnt sit well with people, and year in and year out, hes first team All-NBA, he won a championship, and then theres something else.

Tatum key to Boston Celtics success Regardless of whether you like him or not, there is no denying how crucial Jayson Tatum is to the Boston Celtics.

He forms one half of their star tandem with Jaylen Brown .

This season, he has put up strong numbers, averaging 26.9 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 6.0 assists.

Jayson Tatum always plays hard on a nightly basis.

No matter what, he always gives the Boston Celtics his all when hes on the court.

This is one of the reasons why Colin Cowherd named Tatum the heart of the NBA .

And the NBA could do with players employing his mentality.

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