Jayson Tatum made an Instagram post with a caption mocking some recent comments by Brandon Jennings. Jennings called Tatum soft.

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Jayson Tatum is no stranger to outside noise, but a recent jab from former NBA player Brandon Jennings calling him the "softest superstar in Celtics history" was met with an uncharacteristically direct response.

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is used to criticism, and there was ample opportunity for it on Friday night. The C’s fell to the Sacramento Kings, 114-97, and dropped to 8-7 in their last 15 games.

Jayson Tatum heard the outside noise and responded after getting shade thrown at him by a former NBA star. The Boston Celtics forward became a talking point during last week's episode of the "Gil's Arena" podcast. Host Gilbert Arenas had a fiery discussion about Tatum with former NBA veterans Brandon Jennings and Nick Young.

What did Jennings say about Tatum that caused him to respond? Here's more on Jennings' comments and the ensuing responses from Tatum, the Celtics' social team and head coach Joe Mazzulla.

"I think it comes with being one of the best players in the league, and the more you accomplish, the more It gives people opportunity to nitpick at things." Jayson Tatum was asked about his week of online drama and criticism.

After Brandon Jennings called Jayson Tatum the "softest" superstar in Celtics history, both he and Joe Mazzulla responded.

The Boston Celtics ’ main superstar Jayson Tatum has been the center of most scrutiny for the team. Recently, former Milwaukee Bucks point guard Brandon Jennings called out Tatum for being the ‘softest’ Celtics superstar ever, and now it’s turned into a full on beef. Here’s how it started, and how it’s going.