Jayson Tatum and Kobe Bryant share an extraordinary bond. Therefore, in perpetual remembrance of the late Los Angeles Lakers legend, he decided to get a tattoo.
After the untimely death of Kobe Bryant, numerous athletes, particularly basketball players, adorned themselves with unique tattoos in remembrance of the legendary Lakers player.
Ahead of the 2021-22 season, young star Jayson Tatum displayed his most recent tattoo during a practice session, thus joining this trend.
The striker for the Boston Celtics bears a stylized tattoo of the shirt number 24, which concurrently depicts a Black Mamba snake. Symbols that have been eternally linked to Kobe Bryant throughout his NBA career include both.
Jayson Tatum resumed training less than a month after reclaiming the Olympic gold medal in Tokyo. His preparations are in progress in anticipation of the 2021-22 NBA season, which is scheduled to commence in mid-October.
Tatum donned the number 10, which was also Kobe Bryant’s previous shirt number when he won gold medals in 2008 and 2012. It was a member of the United States national team.
On the inside of Jayson Tatum’s left knee is a tattoo of the number 24 in the form of a snake.
Jayson Tatum once remarked prior to departing to compete in the Tokyo Olympics, “This is the first Olympics since Kobe’s death, so it is extraordinary and holds tremendous significance.”
At a young age, Tatum regarded Kobe Bryant as the embodiment of heroism. Upon reaching adulthood and commencing his basketball practice, he regarded “Black Mamba” as an idol.
AAfter joining the NBA and making his NBA debut with the Boston Celtics, Tatum became one of Kobe Bryant’s students, practicing with “teacher Kobe” on a springtime routine.
“It’s a very special connection,” Jayson Tatum said about his relationship with Kobe Bryant.
“His image in me has always grown stronger over the years, starting when I was very young. This shirt (shirt number 10) is an honor and also a great responsibility. I will have to try my best not to disappoint everyone.”