Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce has devoted a majority of his summer to working out and training with Jayson Tatum.

On an episode of the KG Certified with Paul Pierce on SHOWTIME BASKETBALL, the two were joined by Tony Allen and they discussed how Pierce started working out with Tatum this summer.

Pierce said it started by going to watch him workout with new Celtics assistant coach Sam Cassell and things clicked from there.

“I’m just here for support and it’s getting me back in shape. And it reminds me of the process that I used to go through to get ready for a season and just being there to watch him and see him do the things that’s making him great, you know… it’s an honor.”

Tatum has been in the MVP conversation since 2020. He just made back-to-back All-NBA First Team selections (2022, 2023) while leading the Celtics to the consecutive Conference Finals and advancing to one NBA Finals.

Pierce has a front row seat in watching Tatum go through the process of being one of the best players in the NBA and to one day try and climb aboard Boston’s Mt. Rushmore.

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