Father Justin Speaks Out on the Allegations of Publicly Abusing Jayson Tatum Amidst the Celtics Star’s Tough Childhood.
Many people grow up facing tough circumstances, and Jayson Tatum is no different. The Boston Celtics star didn’t have a typical childhood. Although having a father like Justin, who has a basketball background, might seem advantageous, the reality was more complex. Tatum has opened up about his difficult upbringing, sharing experiences of his father physically disciplining him in public. In the seventh episode of Netflix’s docuseries *Starting 5*, Justin shares his perspective on these experiences.
Justin recognized the challenges of co-parenting, saying, “The co-parenting thing was tough.” He was just 18 when Jayson was born and described himself as a “hard-headed young man.” Reflecting on his parenting, he admitted, “I was a little harsh and tough on him at times, but it was because I wanted him to understand that life isn’t easy. If you want to excel in this game, you have to give it your all.”
He believed this tough love was the key to motivating Tatum to succeed. Justin added, “Jayson has a button that needs to be pushed, and when it is, he’s unbelievable.” With the Netflix series showcasing Tatum’s performance for the 2023/24 season, Justin’s comments resonate strongly.
