Boston Celtics guard Jayson Tatum has expressed his concern for fans who bet on him to hit parlays during games. He believes that he feels bad when he doesn’t come through for them and doesn’t want them to lose money. During games, he can hear fans in the crowd yelling instructions at him such as shooting more threes or grabbing more rebounds.
Tatum also mentions that fans often let him know when their parlays hit, but they aren’t shy about expressing their disappointment when he falls short of their expectations. Despite receiving criticism at times, he finds it amusing how fans engage with players, including on social media platforms like Twitter.
Despite the pressure of fans’ expectations regarding parlays, Tatum leads the Celtics in scoring with an average of 27.3 points per game, along with 8.2 rebounds per game. Overall, Tatum sees the interaction with fans over parlays as a unique way for athletes to connect with their supporters.