Today, Celtic player Tatum participated in the ESPN "First Take" channel program and was interviewed by famous talker A-Smith.

A-Smith: "When I think of you, I tell you what I think the positive side of this thing would be for you to get hurt. You may not feel that way, but I do think so. You are a six-time All-Star, five-time NBA All-Squad. Obviously, you are a champion, played in the division finals, NBA Finals. All of this you did, but you have always lacked enough appreciation for your personal value. You are a great player, a model citizen, and everyone likes you. But when they talk about superstars in the NBA, they don't talk about you that way, even if they know you're at that level. I wonder, will your absence increase the level of appreciation you will eventually get. Have you ever thought about this? About people knowing what you're worth, but somehow, the appreciation of you is always not enough?"

Tatum: "First of all, I'm grateful for you That said. You know, from my perspective, I live a great life. I have achieved a lot, I am able to take care of my family. I signed the biggest contract in NBA history. I have done almost everything I am determined to do. But I am not complacent, and there are a lot of things I want to do. I am certainly not the only one who feels that I am not recognized enough. I think that is the essence of being one of the best players in the NBA and you are criticized. You know, when things don’t go well, you always feel like you never get enough recognition. So, I don’t say, ‘Everyone is targeting me’ or something like that. I’m sure my mom might feel that way. I know there are a lot of people, a lot of fans who appreciate what I do, appreciate the value I bring. So, it’s more important that people who appreciate me, not trying to win those who don’t appreciate me.”