Jayson Tatum, the newly minted NBA champion from St. Louis, is ambitious. Well, that’s nothing new for someone who recently redefined his gameplay after a few setbacks. But his latest interests do not revolve around his playing style or the Boston Celtics. Instead, JT has a few ideas for his city. And everything begins with a potential 16th team aligned for the WNBA expansion.

The league plans to include 16 teams by 2028. The league has confirmed teams for the 13th through 15th spots, leaving only the 16th spot open. This is where the bidding wars will begin. With the competition heating up to own a pro women’s basketball team, big names are coming down to find a spot. This also includes the C’s #0, Jayson Tatum. But, being an active player in the NBA, how can Tatum have the clearance to bid?

The Boston Celtics star has informally agreed to invest in a bid led by billionaires Richard Chaifetz and David Hoffman to bring a WNBA expansion franchise to St. Louis. As per Sportico, should this venture “come to fruition and contribute behind the scenes to the group’s pitch, both to other potential big-name investors and the league itself.” A new NBA agreement from April 2023 lets players own up to 4% of WNBA teams. Jayson Tatum can now invest, with LeBron James and Stephen Curry also showing interest. But, no deals are public yet. But, the city is facing tough competition as Patrick Mahomes is in the area to take a bid for Kansas City. So, it’s not too hard to guess that stars of various cities are out there taking a call for their cities.

Tatum celebrated his first NBA championship by bringing the Larry O’Brien trophy home to St. Louis and even threw the first pitch at a Cardinals game—a special moment for a lifelong fan. His strong connection to his hometown is inspiring him to push for a WNBA team in the city. With his recent $315 million contract—the largest in NBA history—he has the means to dive into sports ownership. And speaking of Tatum, have you seen his transformation this season? He’s an unstoppable force for the Celtics, taking his game to levels that few anticipated!

Jayson Tatum’s incredible stats in the first week of the NBA is a sight to behold

JT seems to have turned into a beast of prey this season. His incredible “killer instincts” on the court have turned out to become a major concern for the opponents. The 26-year-old forward has set his targets for the 2024/25 season- score above 30 and go all-out for the team. This transformation might be the after-effects of being benched at the Paris Olympics- an act of revenge on Steve Kerr’s decision led to the creation of a sporting giant. Going through Jayson Tatum’s so far, the hooper has an average of 30.5 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game.

The Boston Celtics opening game against the New York Knicks was an all-Jayson Tatum show. Incredible three-pointers from the 6’8″ star nothing short of daredevil feats in action. He delivered a well-earned 37 points, leaving the Knickerbockers unable to contain his relentless attacks. Following that, he took aim at the Charlotte Hornets, who fell under his command with an impressive 32-point game. The Celtics closed the game 124-109, dominating the Hornets till the final buzzer, with Tatum playing a key role in the victory.

So, the forever-ambitious JT is focusing on his gameplay this season. At the same time, he’s trying everything in his power to bring WNBA to his hometown. Being an active player in the NBA seems to be no problem anymore. Therefore, adding the wings to his vision, Jayson Tatum’s love for his city and the sport is surely driving his motives. But, only time will tell if he’ll get the bid or not.