NBA Star Surprises HBCU Hoops Squad Ahead of Season Tip-Off
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum showed love to NCCU, gifting the HBCU squad new JT 4s before their season tip-off.
North Carolina Central University’s (NCCU) men’s basketball team received a surprise from the NBA elite. Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum gifted the team a full set of his new JT 4 sneakers.
“Best of luck to the season starting up,” Tatum said. “I got a special gift from myself to y’all—new JT 4s for everybody on the team. Just wanted to show some love to the squad. I’ma check y’all out this year, best of luck.”
The team gathered in the gym expecting a meeting, but instead, they received Tatum's video message and the surprise gift. Players were ecstatic, shouting and clapping as they opened their new shoes.
Author's summary: Jayson Tatum surprises NCCU with new sneakers.
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