The $195 million NBA superstar is humbled by his father’s accomplishments, which have improved the fortunes of a local Australian basketball team.

The $195 million NBA superstar is humbled by his father’s accomplishments, which have improved the fortunes of a local Australian basketball team.

NBA player Jayson Tatum recently extended his deal with the Boston Celtics for a whopping $195 million, but he keeps his modesty to himself, speaking highly of his father’s achievements in the Australian NBL.

An hour south of Sydney lies a small city called Wollongong, home to around 300,000 people. It’s a far way from the bright lights of the NBA.

It is home to Justin Tatum, who is building his own basketball legacy in an area devoid of the NBA’s large salary structures in a modest facility known as the “Sandpit,” which can accommodate only approximately 4000 devoted Illawarra Hawks supporters on game days.

As his son pursues an NBA championship ring and earns staggering sums of money, assistant coach Justin began the season for a team that was having financial difficulties.

Four months ago, the Hawks were losing badly and without a coach, Jacob Jackomas, was fired without cause.

Since then, Tatum has significantly improved the Hawks’ situation, leading them to the NBL playoffs, fourth place in the standings, and a genuine shot at a championship while earning a nomination for Coach of the Year.