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The biggest star of the Boston Celtics' NBA Finals run? Jayson Tatum's son, Deuce

cale clinton, usa today
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The Boston Celtics have plenty of homegrown talent, but none have gained national notoriety on this playoff run like Jayson Tatum’s son, Deuce.

Deuce, 4, has been a star in Boston for some time now, a fixture in the Celtics locker room. Jayson has made a point to involve his son in basketball activities as often as he can. Deuce has made appearances at the podium during postgame press conferences, helps his dad train during pregame warmups and gives high-fives to Celtics teammates in the locker room.

"It's kind of like we're growing up together," said Tatum. "As he's gotten older, I'm going through my career, sharing these moments, experiencing this together as we grow up. I think it's the coolest part for me."

Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics walks off the court with his son Deuce Tatum after their 127-102 win against the Miami Heat in Game Two of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals at FTX Arena on May 19, 2022 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) warms up with his son Deuce by his side prior to a game against the Indiana Pacers at TD Garden.
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) warms up with his son Deuce by his side prior to a game against the Indiana Pacers at TD Garden.
Deuce Tatum is seen with his father Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics prior to Game Six of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat at TD Garden on May 27, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Deuce Tatum is seen with his father Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics prior to Game Six of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat at TD Garden on May 27, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics and son Deuce look on during warm ups prior to Game 3 of the 2022 NBA Finals .
Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics and son Deuce look on during warm ups prior to Game 3 of the 2022 NBA Finals .
Deuce Tatum prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Deuce Tatum prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Deuce Tatum and Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics warm up with the Grant Williams #12 of the Boston Celtics prior to a game against the Golden State Warriors in Game Two of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center on June 05, 2022 in San Francisco, California.
Deuce Tatum and Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics warm up with the Grant Williams #12 of the Boston Celtics prior to a game against the Golden State Warriors in Game Two of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center on June 05, 2022 in San Francisco, California.
Jayson Tatum celebrates with son Deuce and singer Nelly after the Game 3 win.
Jayson Tatum celebrates with son Deuce and singer Nelly after the Game 3 win.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Jayson Tatum's son, Deuce, becoming biggest star of NBA Finals