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Boston Celtics champion Jayson Tatum shows off $300,000-plus custom Maybach as impressed fans gasp ‘that whip is clean’
Tatum insists he's not motivated by the trappings of fame
BOSTON Celtics star Jayson Tatum is making heads turn even when he's not on the basketball court.
Tatum helped the Celtics to seal a record 18th NBA title with victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday.
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And he certainly arrived for the game in style, hopping out of a Mercedes-Maybach worth $300,000.
Fans were absolutely wowed and quickly had their say on X, the site formerly known as Twitter.
"That whip is so clean bro," one fan said.
"He hopped out like that was a mid Uber," another fan said.
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"Wow, that is some way to ride," a third fan said.
Tatum is in the middle of a five-year contract with the Celtics worth an eye-opening $163 million.
He is believed to have a number of expensive cars in his collection, which also includes a Rolls Royce and a classic Ford Mustang.
However, Tatum insists he doesn't care too much for the trappings that come with being a wealthy and successful sports star.
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"It was never about the money and the cars and being famous or that lifestyle,” he told the Athletic.
“I truly love the game because I love basketball, not for all the things that come with it.
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"There’s a lot of people that play the game and get caught up in the lifestyle and choose that over the game.”
Victory for the Celtics on Monday, as they saw off the Mavericks 106-88, gave them a record 18th title.
It moves them above the Los Angeles Lakers in the all-time standings.
Tatum scored 31 points to inspire the Celtics to victory.
NBA Finals schedule
Thur 6 June - Game 1 - Dallas Mavericks 89-107 Boston Celtics
Sun 9 June - Game 2 - Dallas Mavericks 98-105 Boston Celtics
Wed 12 June - Game 3 - Boston Celtics 106-99 Dallas Mavericks
Fri 14 June - Game 4 - Boston Celtics 84-122 Dallas Mavericks
Mon 17 June - Game 5 - Dallas Mavericks 88-106 Boston Celtics
(Boston Celtics won 4-1)
It was an evening to remember for home fans, and set up a long night of partying in Boston.
Jaylen Brown was handed the MVP trophy after the game.
He put in a strong defensive display against Dallas star Luka Doncic.
"It was a full team effort," Brown said.
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"I share this with my brothers and my partner in crime Jayson Tatum.
"He was with me the whole way, so we share this together."