Boston Celtics guard Jayson Tatum recently shared his thoughts on the fans who bet on him to hit parlays during games. He admitted that he feels bad when he doesn’t meet their expectations, as he doesn’t want them to lose money. According to him, he has even heard fans in the crowd yelling instructions at him during games, such as to shoot more threes or grab more rebounds.

Tatum also mentioned that while fans often let him know when their parlays hit, they aren’t afraid to express their disappointment when he falls short of their expectations. Despite facing criticism at times, Tatum finds it amusing how fans engage with players, including on social media platforms like Twitter.

Despite the pressure of fans’ expectations regarding parlays, Tatum leads the Celtics in scoring with an average of 27.3 points per game and 8.2 rebounds per game. Overall, for him, the interaction with fans over parlays is a unique way for athletes to connect with their supporters and appreciate their support and enthusiasm towards them.