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The Boston Celtics are in a tough spot. Down 3-games-to-2 in the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, they are now faced with the task of completing a comeback with one of the best playoff teams of this generation on the other side. No easy feat, even for this Celtics team, which has had a knack for responding to adversity. On Wednesday, Celtics star Jayson Tatum was asked if the team needed a ‘hero speech' to get them motivated for Thursday's Game 6. Tatum delivered an honest response, per the NBA's Twitter account.
"We know what's at stake."
Jayson Tatum on the @celtics not needing a "Hero speech" and understanding the task ahead of Game 6.#NBAFinals presented by @YouTubeTV Media Availability 🏆 pic.twitter.com/miuvA7c3P6
— NBA (@NBA) June 15, 2022
Tatum said that the Celtics “know what's at stake” against the Warriors. The talented forward noted that everyone should be “juiced up to play” without a hero speech even being required.
Tatum is right. There should be no need for a Ime Udoka, rah-rah speech before Game 6. Of course, there's nothing wrong with a coach wanting to give his guys that extra push.
However, on the NBA Finals stage against this opponent- who has a chance to secure yet another title– the Celtics should have all the motivation they need to kick start their comeback on Thursday night.
The Celtics hadn't lost back-to-back games all postseason long. With the season on the line, Tatum and company will try to execute a comeback against the Dubs.
Hold the hero's speech, please.
