"For me, I grew up a Kobe fan, I always wanted to play for the Lakers. For them to have the No. 2 pick and it wasn't even a thought that I was gonna get drafted, that was kind of devastating." Tatum expressed his disappointment at the Lakers not considering him despite being a lifelong fan of Kobe Bryant. He never had the chance to work out for the team, which left him feeling rejected.
"I was hoping to land with the Phoenix Suns at the No. 4 pick because they had a young team and I believed I would be able to thrive." Tatum's aspirations varied, as he felt the Suns would provide the right environment for his growth in the NBA, showcasing his desire for opportunity and success.
"I went up to Boston like three days before the draft, I had another workout, and the rest is history." Tatum reflects positively on his eventual selection by the Celtics, illustrating his journey from disappointment to achieving significant success with his new team.
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