New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye had the chance to meet Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum before Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden. The two players exchanged a few words before Tatum signed Maye’s No. 10 Celtics jersey, which was captured on camera for fans to see.
Both Maye and Tatum were No. 3 overall picks by their respective teams, the Patriots and the Celtics. While Maye played for North Carolina, Duke’s archrival, the Patriots are hoping that he will follow in Tatum’s footsteps and become one of the region’s top players. The Patriots plan to take a gradual approach with Maye’s development, similar to their handling of their new quarterback during OTAs.
As they watch the Celtics in their sixth Eastern Conference Finals series in the last eight years, fans of both teams are eagerly waiting to see how the series unfolds. With Tamu considered as favorite to earn series MVP honors against Indiana Pacers, it is clear that he has already made a name for himself in the league despite being just three years old in his career.
