Rookie quarterback Drake Maye is making waves in New England as he aims to become the face of the New England Patriots. On Tuesday, Maye had a chance encounter with Jayson Tatum, the star player of the Boston Celtics and the current face of Boston sports.
Both Maye and Tatum, who were both third overall picks in their respective drafts, met at TD Garden before Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Celtics and the Indiana Pacers. The two had a friendly chat, with Tatum even signing a Celtics jersey for Maye.
Despite their college rivalry (Tatum went to Duke, while Maye went to North Carolina), there was no animosity between the two. The moment was captured on the jumbotron, with Maye receiving a warm ovation from Celtics fans while wearing his Tatum jersey.
While Tatum prepared to face off against the Pacers, Maye enjoyed some downtime after a busy day of OTA in Foxboro. This wasn’t Maye’s first playoff game at TD Garden, as he had previously attended a Bruins game with fellow rookie Ja’Lynn Polk.
As Maye continues to make a name for himself in New England, his interactions with Boston sports stars like Tatum only add to the excitement surrounding his potential future with the Patriots. Fans will be eagerly watching to see if Maye’s presence brings good luck to the Celtics in their playoff run.