Out Until 2026, Jayson Tatum’s Leaked Private Conversation With Dad Subjects Marc Spears to Fan Uproar

Jayson Tatum suffered a brutal Achilles injury in Game 4 against the New York Knicks — a gut punch not just to the Celtics, but to the entire basketball world. From rival players to fans across the league, support poured in as everyone hoped for the best.

But while the NBA held its breath, ESPN senior writer Marc J. Spears may have crossed a line.

In the aftermath of the injury, Spears revealed that he spoke directly with Justin Tatum, Jayson’s father. While it’s clear the two share a rapport, airing details from a private conversation—especially during such a sensitive moment—has raised eyebrows.

And after they talked, Marc appeared on “Oh No He Didn’t,” to make a harrowing revelation. “Justin, having played college and pro basketball himself, knew he felt that that was an Achilles injury. He said that, within ten minutes, Jason’s mom called him, Brandy, told him what had happened. He got off the phone, started bawling, he told me, walked away from his team to try to collect his self, and Jason ended up giving him a call once he was able to. They cried on the phone together, and Jason was asking him, ‘Why me, dad? Why me?'” revealed Marc J Spears. Pretty gut-wrenching stuff, huh?

But Justin also knew how to console and motivate his son. “He said, ‘Son, this is God’s will. You’re young. You’re gonna get through this. And he reminded him that, ‘Isn’t Kobe your idol? Kobe got through this.“”

Jayson Tatum on an emotional conversation he had with his dad following his injury (h/t @MarcJSpears):

“Why me, dad? Why me? Why does this have to happen to me?” pic.twitter.com/Re7sAlmBKq

— Oh No He Didn’t (@ohnohedidnt24) May 14, 2025

This is a developing story…

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