Jayson Tatum Supports Panthers and Former Classmate Matthew Tkachuk…
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is showing his support for the Florida Panthers as they prepare for a crucial Game 5 in the Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers. Fresh off a standout performance in the NBA Finals, where he logged 31 points, 11 assists, and 8 rebounds, Tatum sent a motivational message to his former classmate, Matthew Tkachuk, and the Panthers.
Tatum and Tkachuk both attended Chaminade Prep in St. Louis, Missouri. Tatum’s message was clear: “Tkachuk, go get it done tomorrow. One kid from St. Louis wins a championship today. Let’s make it two tomorrow.”
🗣️ Jayson Tatum’s message for Matthew Tkachuk! 🏀🏒 pic.twitter.com/MWYqdkibsc
— NBA (@NBA) June 18, 2024
After their school days, Tatum played one season at Duke University before being drafted third overall by the Boston Celtics in the 2017 NBA draft. Tkachuk, on the other hand, left Chaminade after ninth grade to join the U.S. National Development Team and later played junior hockey with the London Knights. He was drafted sixth overall by the Calgary Flames in 2016.
On Monday, Tatum contributed to Boston securing its 18th NBA championship, the most in league history. A win for Tkachuk and the Panthers on Tuesday would mark the franchise’s first Stanley Cup title.
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