Jayson Tatum is BOTH SHINING AND AWESOME as Celtics ‘WASH AWAY’ the Bulls!

A chill game, a chill fit: Tatum’s pregame look was as lowkey as the Celtics’ final matchup against the Bulls.

The Celtics hosted the Bulls Wednesday night for the final game of the series, which offered the perfect backdrop for this Jayson Tatum appreciation post.

Last time the Celtics met the Bulls, then in Chicago, it was less than a week before the holidays, and Tatum wore what looked like a Christmas sweater with a patchwork of colors, shapes, and vibes.

Other notable moments from that meeting: Tatum produced 43 points, 15 rebounds, 10 assists, and bestowed upon fans that incredible dunk.

Now, more than a month later, Tatum walked the tunnel with a similar style as last time — a bright medley of playful figures on an inspired look that combined the chill of streetwear with the tradition of varsity aesthetics.

While the game itself was not the most exciting win for the Celtics — beating the Bulls 100-122 — Tatum’s pregame tunnel walk was a moment worth pausing for.

Strolling down the “JetBlue runway,” viewers and scrollers spotted a jovial Tatum, full of laughter, holding a commemorative plush snake for Lunar New Year. Tatum rocked one of his go-to designers, Diet Starts Monday, last worn at the Garden after Thanksgiving in a more comfy casual style.

This jacket, with its woolen body and faux leather sleeves, drew the eye into its embroidery and patches made of chenille. Not sure about you, but the bright pink middle finger positioned between Tatum’s heart and gut definitely catches attention.

It is possible that his outfit choices don’t mean much and simply reflect the completion of a basic activity of daily living — he just got dressed. Yet it is possible to view the outfit as a culmination of the fashion choices that have been covered here since November:

He wore a designer favorite.
He had the classic tan pants.
He had on Nikes.
He leaned into color blocking.
He did the varsity athletic look, which has been in his rotation.

Either way, Tatum knows style and has been owning the runway for a while now, only recently held up as a style standard bearer, modeling for Coach, attending runway LVMH events, playing the role of brand ambassador, and posing for a Vogue winter feature.

“Every year, my style evolves a little bit, but it’s always a reflection of my personality and taste,” Tatum told Esquire last spring.

As a self-proclaimed fashionista who regularly stunts on Instagram with stylized images and iconic photo dumps, Tatum likes to look good and play with fine details like patches, stitching, fabric, color, pattern, and trends that make his outfits newsworthy, noteworthy, and worthy of an appreciation post like this one with no plot, just vibes.