“Inside the Laughs: Tatum and White’s Unexpected Podium Banter Sparks Viral Moments After Pistons Victory!”

In the realm of NBA stardom, where proficiency on the hardwood isn’t the only thing that makes headlines, Boston Celtics players Jayson Tatum and Derrick White have uncovered a new facet of their camaraderie: postgame podium repartees. After their electrifying 124-118 victory against the Detroit Pistons, the duo took to the press conference stage, treating reporters—and fans alike—to an exchange brimming with laughter and relatability. Tatum, a well-known chatterbox, and White, usually the quiet one, have a growing rapport that shines through the laughter, pokes, and playful banter. Their interactions not only illuminate their chemistry but also present a refreshing glimpse into the lighter side of professional sports. What’s the story behind this newfound tradition? Buckle up, because the hilarity of their latest podium performance is just the beginning! LEARN MORE.

After Saturday’s 124-118 win over the Detroit Pistons in which White made a clutch block on Cade Cunningham down the stretch, Tatum and White surprised reporters by showing up to the podium together, which isn’t typical after regular-season games.So, the Celtics teammates decided to run it back Saturday night in Detroit, and more hilarity ensued when White was asked about his game-saving block on Cunningham.Tatum: “The people like when you show more emotion.”Tatum: “What’d you really say?”Tatum, White share hilarious podium exchange after win over Pistons originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonWhite is typically more reserved but appears to have plenty of fun at the podium with Tatum, who clearly enjoys poking fun at his quieter teammate. So, maybe we’ll see more of this duo in postgame press conferences going forward — perhaps after Monday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks at TD Garden?White (to reporter): “He had dunked on me earlier in the game, so I felt like I had to get some revenge on that one.””It’s like an unwritten rule,” Tatum explained. “We’re supposed to do media together, ever since the interaction with the guy who thought I had a fake watch in Abu Dhabi. It’s like we’re kind of bonded post-game media now.”Tatum and White indeed shared a podium together after the Celtics’ second preseason game against the Denver Nuggets and had a good chuckle when a reporter asked Tatum if the watch he was wearing was real.White: “That doesn’t sound like me.”White: “I’m working on it.”Boston Celtics All-Stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown might be one of the NBA’s best on-court duos. But when it comes to postgame press conferences, Tatum has a different partner-in-crime: Derrick White.Tatum (to White): “What’d you say after you blocked him?”Check out White and Tatum’s full press conference in the video below or on YouTube:White: “Something like that.”Reporter: “A little more colorful?”Here’s White’s answer followed by his back-and-forth with Tatum:White: “I got that one.”