Alright, let me tell you about something I looked into recently, just a simple thing really, about Jayson Tatum’s number.
It started kinda randomly. I was kicking back, watching a Celtics game, you know, just enjoying the flow. And my kid asked me, “Hey, what number is Tatum?”. Simple question, right? But for a second, I blanked. I mean, I’ve seen him play countless times, but the actual number wasn’t immediately clicking.
So, I did what anyone does these days. Pulled out my phone while the game was on a commercial break. Typed it in real quick. Didn’t take long, obviously.
It’s 0.
Zero. Yeah, it popped up right away. And I thought, huh, zero. It’s not a number you see all that often in basketball, or at least, it didn’t used to be. Feels kinda modern, maybe?
Thinking About Numbers
Seeing that 0 got me thinking a bit about jersey numbers in general, especially with the Celtics. They’ve got so much history hanging up in the rafters at the Garden.
- I remembered reading about Dennis Johnson, clutch player back in the day. His number 3 is retired.
- And of course, the big guns from the 80s – Bird, McHale, Parish. Those numbers are iconic for the franchise.
It’s interesting how different generations pick their numbers. Those older guys had numbers that just became legendary. Tatum choosing 0 feels like part of this newer wave. It stands out. Makes him distinct, I guess.
Anyway, that was my little journey with finding Tatum’s number. Started with a simple question during a game, led to a quick search, and ended with me just pondering numbers and team history for a few minutes. It’s just a digit on a shirt, but sometimes it sparks a thought or two. Just wanted to share that little process.
