NBA, so he literally grew up watching the All-Star forward." data-reactid="16">Jayson Tatum was five when Carmelo Anthony joined the NBA, so he literally grew up watching the All-Star forward.
NBA history in the Portland Trail Blazers' 124-121 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, the Boston Celtics forward had to show him love." data-reactid="17">Tatum has always admired Anthony’s game, so after ‘Melo made NBA history in the Portland Trail Blazers’ 124-121 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, the Boston Celtics forward had to show him love.
NBA's all-time scoring list:" data-reactid="22">Here is Tatum’s Twitter announcement of Anthony after the 36-year-old moved to 15th on the NBA’s all-time highscore list:
Anthony ironically surpassed Celtics legend Paul Pierce, who racked up 24,021 of his 26,397 career points in Boston.
Tatum called Anthony one of his “top three favorite players” after the Celtics and Blazers met earlier this season, so it’s no wonder he was so excited to see the 36-year-old make history (although at Pierce’s expenses).
Anthony also respects Tatum’s game: earlier this season he admitted he “loves” watching Tatum play and said the 22-year-old is “like a little brother to me”.
Tatum could watch Pierce and Anthony on the all-time highscore list someday if he continues to play at a high level.
NBA milestone originally featured on NBC Sports Boston“data-reactid =” 31 “>Celtics’ Jayson Tatum yells at Carmelo Anthony for reaching NBA milestone originally featured on NBC Sports Boston
