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Jayson Tatum sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. We discuss the values he looks to instill into his son. In addition, he shares the lessons his son has taught him. After that we talk about he and his Boston Celtics teammates winning the NBA Championship this year. Next we talk about his new children’s book, Baby Dunks-a-Lot. Jayson shares how his son was the inspiration for that book.Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.
About Jayson Tatum
Jayson Tatum is a professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics. He and his Boston Celtics teammates are the 2024 NBA Champions. He is a 5X NBA All-Star, a multi-time All-NBA First Team selection, and an Olympic Gold Medalist. Jayson Tatum’s love for basketball and his hometown, St. Louis, began at a very early age. Jayson began playing basketball in the YMCA league in St. Louis. He looks to give back to many communities through the Jayson Tatum Foundation.
Make sure you follow Jayson on Twitter and Instagram at @jaytatum0. In addition, make sure you pick up his new children’s book, Baby Dunks-a-Lot: A Picture Book wherever you purchase books. Check out his foundation over at thejaysontatumfoundation.org.
About Baby Dunks-a-Lot
Inspired by Jayson Tatum’s life as both an NBA superstar and a loving dad, this laugh-out-loud picture book is the story of what happens when a tot becomes an NBA teammate. Co-authored by Sam Apple and featuring Parker-Nia Gordon’s sweet and appealing art.
When a big kid teaches his little brother how to play basketball for the first time, something unusual happens. Baby bro flies through the air for a monster dunk! Before long, every professional team wants the incredible dunking baby on their roster. Baby Dunks-A-Lot is poised to become a basketball legend that is, until he misses his bedtime.
About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast
The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.
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