The young son of Boston Celtics’ standout forward Jayson Tatum, named Deuce, has embarked on his basketball journey by joining an organized team, sparking speculation that he might inherit his father’s talent. Making waves recently, 6-year-old Deuce garnered attention when his NBA star dad posted a photo of him emulating the legendary Kobe Bryant’s iconic trophy pose.

Following his second consecutive championship win with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2001, Kobe Bryant was captured in a somber moment, donning a Lakers jacket while holding the Larry O’Brien trophy. This poignant image was revisited when the five-time NBA All-Star posted a photo of his son mimicking Bryant’s pose on social media.

At 26 years old, Jayson Tatum became a father to Deuce with his former partner Toriah Lachell back in 2017. Sharing a heartfelt moment on Saturday evening, Jayson Tatum posted an image on his official Instagram account showing his son dressed in a black SLAM hoodie, imitating Kobe Bryant’s iconic pose. Tatum captioned the photo, “My favorite hooper.”

Immediately after Tatum posted the image of his son imitating Kobe’s famous pose on social media, fans filled the comment section with lighthearted responses. Among the flurry of viral reactions, Isaiah Thomas, recently signed with the Phoenix Suns for a second 10-day contract, also chimed in with fire emojis under the picture.

At present, Jayson Tatum’s Boston Celtics dominate the NBA 2023-24 regular season standings, boasting an impressive 58-16 record. Following closely behind are the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Oklahoma City Thunder from the Western Conference, both with identical records of 51 wins and 22 losses.