As Jayson Tatum has evolved from promising young star to superstar to NBA champion, he’s leaned on his mother, Brandy Cole, every step of the way.
When the Celtics clinched the title Monday night, Tatum embraced Cole on the court in a full-circle moment.
Cole raised him as a single mother, and always encouraged him to dream big, and this was the culmination of all their hard work over the years.
The NBA posted a video on social media Sunday morning highlighting the bond between Tatum and Cole.
It begins with a picture of them from years ago, at which point someone asks Tatum: “What’s one thing you would say to this kid and his mom?