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How Jayson Tatum Convinced Kemba Walker To Become A Celtic

Sorry Charlotte, but there wasn’t much reason to stay

By JD King

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Boston Celtics v Charlotte Hornets
CHAPEL HILL, NC - SEPTEMBER 28: Kemba Walker #15 of the Charlotte Hornets defends Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics in the first quarter of a preseason game at Dean Smith Center on September 28, 2018 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
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So this is pretty cool: check out how former Blue Devil Jayson Tatum recruited Kemba Walker to the Boston Celtics.

Keep in mind that Tatum is just 21. Yet Walker points to him, and how he handled himself, as a key reason why he was willing to leave Charlotte for Boston. That’s really impressive when you think about it.

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