Warriors star Draymond Green, with his four NBA championships, is well-acquainted with the emotional rollercoaster of winning a title. After the Celtics clinched the NBA Finals on Monday night, Green shared his insights on the mental challenges Boston’s stars, particularly Jayson Tatum, might face in the coming weeks.
Speaking on his podcast, Green reflected on Tatum’s current high, noting that this euphoria will last “three to four weeks.” However, Green warned that once the initial excitement fades, Tatum and his teammates might experience a period of what he described as “almost a depression.”
Green elaborated, “The feeling he’s experiencing now is incredible, but soon he’ll fear never feeling that way again. In that moment, there’s nothing you can do but wait—at minimum, a year; at maximum, forever.”
Despite these psychological challenges, the Celtics have a strong chance of returning to the NBA Finals next season, as they retain most of their core players. However, Green emphasized the unpredictability of the NBA, where injuries and unexpected trades can disrupt even the best teams.
Green’s comments serve as advice for Tatum and newly crowned Finals MVP Jaylen Brown. With few players as fortunate as Green to win multiple championships, it’s crucial for the Celtics’ young stars to stay grounded as they navigate this new phase of their careers.
