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Fans point out that Jayson Tatum’s tattoo on his back, “Gods Will,” lacks an apostrophe

Sport — 01/17/2024

The 21-year-old forward for the Boston Celtics, Jayson Tatum, just shared a photo of his new tattoo on social media, showing the words “Gods Will” prominently on his upper back. Fans, however, were quick to notice that the tattoo lacked an apostrophe, which sparked a lighthearted debate about the NBA player’s religious convictions.

 

Tatum, who is renowned for his self-assured style, posted a picture of his new tattoo online but then realized it was missing a period. Basketball fans took advantage of the moment to mock the 6’8″ All-Star, claiming that his tattoo suggested polytheism, or the belief in several gods.

Fans with keen eyes saw that the apostrophe was missing, and they used social media to express their amusing insights. “Never thought my job duties would include ‘inquiring as to Jayson Tatum’s polytheism,’ yet here we are,” one NBA journalist even joked on Twitter. Supporters continued their lighthearted banter as they underlined the value of copy editors. One fan said, “This is why copy editors are important,” while another fan questioned, “How many gods are we talking about here?”

 

Some fans joked, “I hope Jayson Tatum knows someone who can squeeze an apostrophe in there,” as they crossed their fingers, amid the lighthearted remarks, expressing optimism that Tatum would address the missing apostrophe.

Although Tatum’s inadvertent tattoo garnered media attention and generated a playful debate, it is important to remember that the forward for the Boston Celtics has been transparent about his Christian beliefs since his first season in 2017. Tatum has made repeated references to how his early church attendance shaped him in a way that has persisted to this day.

 

On the basketball floor, Tatum is still very good despite the controversies surrounding his tattoos. He made NBA history last month when he was chosen an All-Star in his first campaign. He has been a key player in the Celtics’ success this season, leading the team in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks while also setting new career highs in a number of other statistical categories.

 

The only teams in the Eastern Conference that have a better record than the Boston Celtics right now are the Milwaukee Bucks and the unbeaten Toronto Raptors.

Tatum’s on-court talent and commitment to the game continue to be the cornerstones of his NBA career, securing his place as one of the league’s emerging stars while fans impatiently await his answer to the tattoo controversy.