Whether it’s on the basketball or hockey side of things, it’s a good time to be a young athlete in Boston.
The Celtics selected Duke forward Jayson Tatum with the No. 3 overall pick in Thursday night’s 2017 NBA Draft, and another up-and-coming Boston athlete was quick to send him a warm welcome.
Charlie McAvoy quickly made a name for himself playing defense for the Boston Bruins in the 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs. Tatum will hope to make the same impact for the young C’s in front of a fan base that expects wins.
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