Jayson Tatum reflects on 'tough' childhood at home | Up Close with Sage Steele

Jayson Tatum reflects on 'tough' childhood at home | Up Close with Sage Steele | ESPN+

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In a new episode of “Up Close with Sage Steele,” Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum visits his hometown to reflect on his upbringing in St. Louis, Missouri. Full episode streaming now on ESPN+.
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@ajtaylor8750 Жыл бұрын

Went from hard times in St. Louis to now playing on the biggest stage for the Larry O'Brien. Much more success and blessings for J-Tatum!

@360_dugie5 Жыл бұрын

Shoutout to st Louis

@AliJoseph02 Жыл бұрын

When the vision is clear, you got to get to work, no matter what.

@bmobrad Жыл бұрын

Brons better Bron have water 🤡 Dubs n 5

@adinthebisgross2amebabyliv311 Жыл бұрын

He went from playing AAU getting Free room and board along with clothes and shoes.. but hey it’s rough being poor

@tbkevv7117 Жыл бұрын

@@bmobrad keep that energy my boy🤣

@Sheenovastee Жыл бұрын

Dude is so humble, proud to have him on our team

@letsgobrandon1906 Жыл бұрын

Too bad they play better at away games cuz the Boston crowd is absolute garbage

@deerinheadlights9784 Жыл бұрын

I’m a sixers fan and so much respect for him, brown, and the C’s

@MartinW24 Жыл бұрын

I’m a Lakers fan and even I like Jayson a lot. He’s one of my fav players in the league.

@jazz9236 Жыл бұрын

Just Remember he wants to be a laker

@undergroundheatcypher1091 Жыл бұрын

Yeah I'm a Sixers fan and I was like that lightskin dude from Duke is NBA ready now and they draft Fulks SMDH!!

@knowyourworth8113 Жыл бұрын

That pot pie 🥧 brought the 😭 tears rolling down my face especially mom giving him the inside and she eating the crust🙏🏿

@Enlightened_SpursFan Жыл бұрын

it almost got me man, what a heartwarming story

@boohere2 Жыл бұрын

i hope he still keeping in touch with that neighbor, Donna. She was almost like a life saver!

@cinderella23queen37 Жыл бұрын

I second that

@kaifowler3508 Жыл бұрын

What being a parent is all about.

@101elelky Жыл бұрын

@Colin Grabmydick my mom used to tell me she wish I was dead or somebody killed me and that I was the reason my grandma died (she died from cancer) when I was 11 years old. ❤️😂

@excusemeIhaveapinkbeard Жыл бұрын

This man is so humble and well spoken. I wish him all the success in the world.

@xavierstamp8786 Жыл бұрын

The Chicken Pot Pie story still gets to me, what moms especially single moms do for their kid/kids unreal

@norrisrico Жыл бұрын

Single Father's and Mother's.

@spencerwhitsett9350 Жыл бұрын

@@norrisrico 💯💯💯💯💯💯

@jazzymars30 Жыл бұрын

@@norrisrico exactly single father get no love

@warrenfamilyvalues3751 Жыл бұрын

Bought tears to my eyes

@colleencasey3474 Жыл бұрын

God bless neighbor Donna! We need more people like that in this world!!

@marcsondlucce Жыл бұрын

Man that lil piece was touching. Go Tatum!🙌🏾

@linkuei562 Жыл бұрын

As much as I may not want Celtics to win any more championships, its hard not to cheer for Tatum

@thebasketballhistorian3291 Жыл бұрын

In almost 30 years, they've only won one championship so I don't mind it so much. Meanwhile, the Warriors (who I'm actually a fan of) going to their 6th Finals in 8 years. 🤣

@ClutchfactorAllDay69 Жыл бұрын

@@thebasketballhistorian3291 bandwagon fool

@aaron_9211 Жыл бұрын

Honestly

@davidv6588 Жыл бұрын

The Warriors were trash for most of thier existence until less than 10 years ago. Meanwhile, the Celtics are the preeminent franchise in basketball.

@MADWEIRD Жыл бұрын

@@davidv6588 facts

@rhondawilson2494 Жыл бұрын

What a decent dude and so humble. I'm rooting for you Jason Tatum, I hope you pull off one of the biggest upset shockers in NBA history by beating the warriors. This is your time JT...... GO GET IT 🙏💯🏀🏆

@thebasketballhistorian3291 Жыл бұрын

I'm a Warriors fan (my hometown team), but I love Jayson Tatum. So humble and down to earth. Plays with all his heart. Always talks about team. Never makes excuses and always takes responsibility for what happens in the game.

@Ben2bwild Жыл бұрын

Biggest upset? Lol it's a pick 'em series. It could go either way. Boston winning wouldn't even be an upset.

@davidv6588 Жыл бұрын

What are you talking about?😂 The two teams are evenly matched, with a slight edge going to Boston because of their sizes. Boston has played Golden State well since Kerr became coach. They are they only team with a winng record vs GS in that time. 9-5 or 9-4, including absolutely embarrassing them in Golden State just two months again. I don't know if you are a casual and think this is still the Durant Warriors or if you just don't know what an upset is. But this would in no way be a big upset. This series is going 6 or seven games and the winner is basically a coin flip.

@sixstrz8310 Жыл бұрын

If anything the Warriors are the ubderdogs they are a lower seed then the Celtics

@silvercat6425 Жыл бұрын

Lol don't get ahead of yourself just yet , we talking about the warriors lol

@fredbanda5494 Жыл бұрын

Jayson's come a long way. Came from humble beginnings and even with all the success his having, he never forgets where he came from. 👏🏾✨

@alexanderthompson2907 Жыл бұрын

blessings on u,MR.TATUM

@poaloguano5388 Жыл бұрын

@@highcollide lol stop

@adriennem1003 Жыл бұрын

This young man special. I remember him at Duke University. Very humble person & so proud he's part of Celtics.

@ImmanuelSaves Жыл бұрын

He’s a liar that’s trying to act hard (I grew up tuff in STL). Went to a private HS. Mom was a lawyer and THEY HAD A HOUSE. Dad in his life. Went to Duke lmao gets a back tatt like the mfer was raised in the yard. He’s phony, weak and soft.

@ScottieLandonakaLucky Жыл бұрын

There is alot of greatness in the world that comes from humble beginnings Dont Ever Forget That

@killedwarduchiha9089 Жыл бұрын

As a Laker fan I am a huge fan of Jason Tatum. His love and admiration for Kobe had me pay attention to him, but his grind and love for the game gave him my love and respect. Jason Tatum genuinely seems like a humble guy. I’m rooting for him!

@johnmp1470 Жыл бұрын

You could at least spell his name right if you’re such a big fan

@killedwarduchiha9089 Жыл бұрын

@@johnmp1470 You can at least get a life

@davidsolorio2861 Жыл бұрын

This is a humble person, he’s very appreciative to be where he’s at and it’s well deserved.

@phillysfinest82 Жыл бұрын

Humble beginnings, all greats have that in common..

@fyamoji Жыл бұрын

Congratulations. Persevered through hardships in life, and now he is in the NBA Finals with the grandest establishment in the league.

@gerardreed613 Жыл бұрын

Hard work, dedication, staying focused, commitment, pays off in a major way. Props to Mom for keeping him grounded and staying the course 👏🏾

@shakiemjeanjoseph428 Жыл бұрын

The City of St.Louis is proud of him

@PRESTIGEOUSNESS 5 ай бұрын

Seeing him smile and light up about that house even though he had a hard life made my day. I live in STL right now. Its definitely hard. All the love in the world bro! My favorite player!

@jayj9398 Жыл бұрын

Brought tears to my eyes. Congrats JT

@justinmitchell9681 Жыл бұрын

A whole new respect for Jason 👊

@killpaleface3279 Жыл бұрын

I really can't tell you spell this King name wrong. So where is the respect. It's Jayson

@letsgobrandon1906 Жыл бұрын

@@killpaleface3279 lmao

@AugustBurnsRed181 Жыл бұрын

It’s cool to see stuff like this gives me some hope that maybe someday I could get out of my situation good for Tatum.

@puidemare2337 Жыл бұрын

My granny's advice would be, "put in the work and anything is possible." Be a warrior.

@YxnginJesusLovesU Жыл бұрын

U can and will mane keep grindin God got u✊🏿

@CamWick Жыл бұрын

@@highcollide Tatum did not grow up rich 💀

@bxvbomber Жыл бұрын

@@highcollide i remember my first time drinking lmfao

@cinderella23queen37 Жыл бұрын

Gm, you will just place one foot in front then God will place one of his foot behind you

@Toni_24 Жыл бұрын

I can feel every word he is speaking in my heart and in my soul . Tatum have it rough , tough growing up I can feel every bit of it .

@Supafreshh Жыл бұрын

Hopefully he repaid Donna 2xs ! Doesn’t need too but I hope he did.

@billbelicheat4499 Жыл бұрын

you know he did

@loganblack4885 Жыл бұрын

@@billbelicheat4499 he didn’t repay Donna. Don’t believe everything you see on utube

@billbelicheat4499 Жыл бұрын

@@loganblack4885 how do u know

@FoougieTV Жыл бұрын

@@loganblack4885 Yeah, I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't give Donna a lil something.

@jazzymars30 Жыл бұрын

@@loganblack4885 please enlighten us

@starchild19899 Жыл бұрын

Representing stl , yea it’s crazy in the lou , Iillinos side as well big ups to him for defeating the odds

@kaysheye7784 Жыл бұрын

not a Celtics fan but I can't help but be impressed by what Tatum (and Brown) have achieved thus far

@YungBxndit Жыл бұрын

It’s good nba players share their stories especially since there is so many kids who look up to them and could be in the same position

@Aizen5694 Жыл бұрын

Look at you now. One of the few guys to say he never forget where he came from. Go get you a championship bro u deserve it as a prize for all u sacrificed and worked for

@bradleyhacker7684 Жыл бұрын

Much love to jayson. We’re the same age, with birthdays just days apart, to see how he grew up and how similar it was to the way I grew up, really puts it into a different perspective.

@gametimesiv Жыл бұрын

Bro! 😮‍💨🙏🏾Blessings to all the single mothers, single fathers, kids who are struggling to make ends meet... No one should live with an empty stomach... Shout to all caring neighbors and general caring humans... stay blessed 🙌🏾

@ismailfofana1823 Жыл бұрын

I thought his father was with him too surprising story !!

@ilovebasketball666 Жыл бұрын

I love this dude I hope he wins the finals, he’s so humble and quite and chill. Man I love JT ❤️

@alanramnanan Жыл бұрын

Respect to this dude. Badman tings for days.

@shirleyreyes7130 Жыл бұрын

Such a good humble human. Deserves all the 🙌 This player is why I'm a loyal Celtic fan! 💚❤💚

@terrymoneyholla Жыл бұрын

You won at life!!!! Hard times make champions!!! God bless you Jason Tatum

@blackprix Жыл бұрын

As a Celtics fan and a mom first of all you’re a sweetheart and I know how much you love your mom, and as a Celtics fan I am so glad they drafted you, you are a true Celtic you fit the mold

@LaurnaWong Жыл бұрын

Amazing story of rag to dreams. So proud of where he came from to where he is now. His story gives me hope

@WatchingLakersBasketball Жыл бұрын

As a Laker fan u hate that he has to wear the Celtics jersey but how can you hate him as a player or a person. This dude is nice and I scouted him at Duke I said he's exactly what you need in the playoffs a player who can score from mid range.

@marcaisse Жыл бұрын

Im a duke basketball fan and celtics fan so I'm chilling lol

@WatchingLakersBasketball Жыл бұрын

@@marcaisse That 2017 draft he was so slept on because Markelle was looked at as a for sure number 1, Lonzo was from UCLA and couldn't let him slip through because he was in the backyard and we needed a point guard leader when DLo lost the locker room because of Nick Young incident, and Boston Moved down because they didn't need another PG WHILE 76ERS thought it was best for Ben to be a power forward when he wanted to be a pg

@fahshala9747 Жыл бұрын

I was introduced to you by your grandmother a few years ago at the Cardinal 🏟️ Stadium. You and your family, have truly been gifted , you are a blessing. Your gifts are sent from on High and you are receiving them with a humble spirit. Keep shining!!!! ✨ Much Blessing's!!

@titojb6178 Жыл бұрын

Me been from NYC and a knicks fun can't see my self rooting for the Celtics but been a fan of this man have me rethinking.....much respect Tatum

@joey4701 Жыл бұрын

Just watched the entire episode on ESPN+. He and his mom are such an inspiration!

@TheZane03 Жыл бұрын

Is their a way to watch this somewhere else

@ashirfaruq3575 Жыл бұрын

how did they afford private school

@Jjj-zz7bz Жыл бұрын

@@ashirfaruq3575 private schools can give scholarships

@wirelessbrain12 Жыл бұрын

@@ashirfaruq3575 private schools have financial aid. Have a few friends that went to some.

@apiotales Жыл бұрын

@@ashirfaruq3575 he' was a dope player even then so I guess scholarship?

@ronaldmccall8067 Жыл бұрын

Made it through it all but soon to become a champion 💯💯👏🏾👏🏾✊🏾✊🏾☘️☘️.

@mars2b Жыл бұрын

From the LOU AND I'M PROUD!!!

@liolio4198 Жыл бұрын

Kobe gonna be proud of this young man

@EnterTainment-vv1qs Жыл бұрын

How so?

@davidv6588 Жыл бұрын

He's not going to be proud of anything. He's dead

@ilovebasketball666 Жыл бұрын

@@EnterTainment-vv1qs when he wins the finals

@franciscomendoza9071 Жыл бұрын

Godbless this man and his family.

@uthamanj Жыл бұрын

He took out my team.......but major props to this man, I'm glad je made it big 💯

@peterlum8796 Жыл бұрын

I hate the Celtics with a fervor, but them guys, Smart, Brown, and Tatum, it's hard not to like and root for them. Especially Tatum, seeing him with his mom at the draft, you really got the sense he was raised lovingly and it's hard not to want to see them succeed despite their shortcomings.

@Yute01 Жыл бұрын

Hate is a strong word. There is no way that you can root for them and like then if you "Hate" them. Is this some sort of paradox? lol

@goldenstatedubs3956 Жыл бұрын

Hard not to like smart ? Said no one ever

@kingtrawal Жыл бұрын

Jayson so humble and down to earth… warriors in 5

@mr_five Жыл бұрын

One of fave players and watching this video gives you greater appreciation of him today.

@DrPhuelgoud3 Жыл бұрын

This is why he’s so humble and reserve a lot of humble beginnings

@mainframe4051 Жыл бұрын

Best of luck to Jayson Tatum!

@krw73 Жыл бұрын

That realization when the neighborhood and upbringing he's describing as "tough" literally looks identical to yours, and you thought it was normal.

@shelleymitchell9591 Жыл бұрын

He is such a humble man. I am all Warriors but I really like Jayson Tatum.

@ER-wb2fb Жыл бұрын

I cried when i heard this one..What a humble man And now you're about to become a world champion!!shout out to JT!

@davidv6588 Жыл бұрын

As a Celtics fan this guy has driven me nuts from time to time. Him being an only child explains a lot. I hope he did something nice for Donna once he came into all that money.

@joshirosenda6931 Жыл бұрын

I’m curious.. what does him being a only child explain?

@antoniocelani2436 Жыл бұрын

@davidv6588 Жыл бұрын

@@joshirosenda6931 He struggled for quite a while with selfish play. He still does it occasionally. He will waste a possession by pulling up three seconds into the shot clock and jacking up a three like he's Steph, for example.

@highcollide Жыл бұрын

Donna is faker then the poor upbringing story.FAKE. his mom was a lawyer. Dad was a coach both raised him with money! He grew up rich! Look it up,espn made all this up out the blue

@andremarable Жыл бұрын

What link did you make from his poor shot selection to being an only child ? Please enlighten me

@anasshahid224 Жыл бұрын

What a journey for Jason, inspirational 👏👏👏

@basedwood Жыл бұрын

Tatum really got it out the mud. Respect

@undergroundheatcypher1091 Жыл бұрын

The struggle is what makes you stronger than the average much props to his Mom for always making a way to keep the house for all those yrs!!

@jaschahal1658 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see stars like this in this gen, solid humble dude

@rahmatnaimali9997 Жыл бұрын

I’m rooting for you Tatum get you one young man!

@belowthaheavenz9388 Жыл бұрын

This just made me love him even more . Real one 💯

@emceeloot3370 Жыл бұрын

This Made Me Cry Dawg! Especially The Pot Pie Moment! ..I Remember It Was Just Me And My Mama Wit No Lights Or Water..We Had A Loaf Of Bread Cheese Nd Sandwich Meat..The Square Shaped Honey Ham😭🥰..Didn't Even Have Condiments..I've Ate At Plenty 5 Star Restaurants Since Then But On My Soul That Was The Best MEAL I've Ever Had🙏🏾I Guess Just Sharing A Moment Wit My Mama Was The Beauty Of It..I Wish I Could Bite That Sandwich For The First Time Again😭🖤..Shout Out to JT..Alot On His Shoulders..I Trust He Can Overcome It ..Celtics In 6☘️☘️☘️☘️

@PabloArgenisMusic Жыл бұрын

So happy you’re a Celtic JT! 👏🏽👏🏽

@tyronelove82 Жыл бұрын

Been thru it ...feel dat ...humility. Gota play those back ,remain grounded

@SC2point0 Жыл бұрын

Duece got a way different childhood than his dad did lol. JT seem like a solid dude tho. And shout to Ms. Donna for real.

@samflynn3670 Жыл бұрын

Love what JT, JB and Ime are building in Boston. Would have rather seen Malika, Monica or anyone else do this segment besides Sage Steele.

@DR-hy6zw Жыл бұрын

What’s wrong with Sage Steele ?

@samflynn3670 Жыл бұрын

@@DR-hy6zw Some of Sage's political views (that she's been fairly vocal about) would seem to be an odd match to the implications of race and poverty in JT's humble beginnings. I was waiting for her to turn to the camera and say "see black ppl, this one super gifted athlete made it out, why can't you all do the same thing?".

@goead Жыл бұрын

@@DR-hy6zw she’s white

@drewf6063 Жыл бұрын

@@samflynn3670 agreed, she’s trash

@anncultura3309 Жыл бұрын

And i Cry! 😭😭😭 Good things come to good people. I really pray and hope he will win the chip. I love him dearly. 💚❤

@regj6642 Жыл бұрын

Jason is the new face of the NBA. I Hope he follows in the feet steps of Kobe And LeBron and learn the dream shake from Hakeem Olajuwon and elevate him to the next level and the top NBA and globally as well.

@-LiuKang Жыл бұрын

💯 you made it now bro 🔥🔥🔥🔥🐐 much love

@XabzintheNBAGuru Жыл бұрын

He's my goat, man he's soo humble

@EricJohnsonresign Жыл бұрын

Salute to Jay Tatum on his journey! Reminds me of my upbringing to a degree.

@collinsfemmville1067 Жыл бұрын

Now I can see I'll make it , this is a story every should be proud of , JT and mom big 🖤

@charnikiapinesett9887 Жыл бұрын

Love this guy! What a blessing

@nemaryaganon8418 Жыл бұрын

I can't help my tears true inspirational 😭💙

@dreamteam9800 Жыл бұрын

Amazing story

@BlankScreenSessions Жыл бұрын

Damm...I don't watch much Basketball.. I watch enough to know who's playing who and who's a good team and who's not, but I don't watch Basketball.. I'm an NFL Guy, but I can relate to this man and I like GS but watching things like this just makes you want to be a fan of anyone that made it out of poverty.. It's so important that people understand that we're all striving for the same thing. I understand this man's hardships... May the best team win..

@lordtachanka2136 Жыл бұрын

Now he’s playing to be an nba champion you deserve it JT

@javiercruz9745 Жыл бұрын

I am a die hard LAKERS fan But I have to admit I live the way Tatum plays. I can see kobe in his game As we know Kobe gave him some lessons here in LA. And also my respects to the Celtics They are playing great basketball. I know it's odd since I am a Laker fan. But I got to be real. They are a good team.

@javiercruz9745 Жыл бұрын

*LOVE

@tonysled6796 Жыл бұрын

I am a Dubs fan but I'm rooting for Jason. had no idea he had to work this hard. go get it man

@d.omoneychaser5112 Жыл бұрын

Very humble Athlete 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@nicholasverando2150 Жыл бұрын

Respect young man. The world is yours

@jaycooper2685 Жыл бұрын

EXACTLY WHY THIS HUMBLE AND STAND UP DUDE MY FAV NBA PLAYER...WISH HIM NOTHING BUT THE BEST 👌🏾 AND MANY CHIPS🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

@mikewilloughby1119 Жыл бұрын

Good luck young man. You are very impressive young man!! Go Celtics!

@mopedmosleyiii Жыл бұрын

humble beginnings 🙏🏽

@derrickjohnson267 Жыл бұрын

I'm proud of Jason Tatum, I know about the struggle. Its hard but you gotta be humble & focused.

@kwalersaw9543 Жыл бұрын

So proud of you JT..that's so cool.

@checkmeoutyeah1501 Жыл бұрын

JT is an honest and caring person. I wish him all the best 💜

@kevinwoods2455 Жыл бұрын

Awesome humble beginnings 👏🏾🙏🏾

@AceNBlack Жыл бұрын

That has to be something, going into that backyard and looking at a basketball goal you shot hoops on throughout your childhood to now shooting on every basketball goal in the NBA.

@milli6415 Жыл бұрын

GOD BLESS YOU DONNA. AM SO TOUCHED BY THIS INTERVIEW. I AM ROOTING FOR CELTICS TO WIN THE CHAMPIONSHIP. GOD BLESS YOU AND FAMILY JASON.

@angellawhite1751 Жыл бұрын

I love Jason Tatum I wish you Gods richly Blessings

@edprince9848 Жыл бұрын

god bless Em... he seem like a nice young man.

@OfficialKukillah Жыл бұрын

the struggle builds the stars man…

@jld4870 Жыл бұрын

Now understand why he has the beautiful tat of him and his mom. Way to go mom-thanks for giving the world such a nice young man.

@flooty_playz Жыл бұрын

Worked at US Bank at St Louis for a short time from Australia. Beautiful city awesome people but after 10pm becomes dangerous down town. Respect Tatum so much because it was so hard to do good in life in that City unless you were privileged. He is an awesome player with a great family. Hope the Celtics get the job done! For Tatum! Despite being a 76er supporter.

@SLORealtor Жыл бұрын

Wow, incredible success, such an amazing story!

@reegzproductions341 Жыл бұрын

Very good role model very humble and came from not much he put his head down and worked and still is and it’s paid off

@mrswill917 Жыл бұрын

RESPECT .🙌🏾

@ethanreysan3599 Жыл бұрын

i didnt know this part of tatum before. man! been a fan this made emotional

@norapeace6526 Жыл бұрын

OMG!! Makes me want to tear up 😣 so sad to hear what he went through but it clearly made him hungry as he is today ... ima go see if I can watch this whole thing. I met Tatum... took a pic with him...very respectful.. made me feel weird he called me "ma'am" when I look younger or his age 😂😂😂