In a stunning and unexpected development, Boston Celtics Head Coach Joe Mazzulla has just announced that star forward Jayson Tatum has officially been named the new team captain, replacing longtime veteran Al Horford, who has held the leadership role for several seasons.
Speaking at a surprise press conference held earlier today at TD Garden, Mazzulla said:
“This team is entering a new chapter, and it’s time for Jayson to step into a larger leadership role — not just on the court, but in the locker room and throughout the organization. He’s earned this.”
The news sent shockwaves through Celtics Nation, with fans taking to social media to express both excitement and concern over the timing of the announcement, which comes just weeks before the start of the 2025–26 NBA season.
Fans React with Mixed Emotions
While many fans celebrated the move as a symbolic passing of the torch to the 27-year-old superstar, others expressed surprise that the announcement came without warning — and just as the team is preparing for training camp.
On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag Captain Tatum began trending within minutes of the announcement, with fans flooding the platform with opinions:
Tatum Responds to the News
Jayson Tatum, who has been with the Celtics since
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