Jayson Tatum arrives in style for Game 1 of NBA Finals
BOSTON -- Jayson Tatum has been dreaming of playing in the NBA Finals for his whole life. He made sure to dress for the occasion.
The 24-year-old Celtics superstar showed up to Chase Center in San Francisco on Thursday night sporting a rather fashionable half-pinstriped blazer, featuring a pink shoulder, some leopard print cuffs, and an eye-catching right lapel.
The fashion choice was bold enough to draw the attention of GQ Sports.
Jayson Tatum arrives for Game 1 #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/ckk6Jd8ioX
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A day before Game 1, Tatum spoke of the "surreal" dream that he's living by playing in the Finals.
"I just kind of revert it back to being a kid, watching the Finals every year growing up," Tatum said. "Every kid can imagine themselves being in the NBA and being in the Finals, but actually living out your dream in real time is a surreal feeling. Sometimes you've gotta pinch yourself, right? I walk in, I see this backdrop and it's like, damn, I am in the Finals. So I'm just trying to take all this in and just enjoy the moment."