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Jayson Tatum On RJ Barrett

The rookie is impressed

By JD King

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2018 Spalding HoopHall Classic
SPRINGFIELD, MA - JANUARY 15: R.J. Barrett #5 of Montverde Academy goes up for a layup in a game against Mater Dei High School during the 2018 Spalding Hoophall Classic at Blake Arena at Springfield College on January 15, 2018 in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images

Guess who’s a big RJ Barrett fan?

His recent Duke predecessor Jayson Tatum.

Currently making a huge impression in the NBA playoffs, Tatum discussed Barrett with Adam Zagoria and said that Barrett was more athletic than he was and has a “bright future.”

Somewhat like Tatum himself. Given Boston’s ridiculous collection of draft picks, there’s a chance they could end up teammates soon.

Unfortunately for Tatum, Barrett is pulling for Cleveland and expects the Rockets to win the championship.

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