"You better not text Kobe phone tonight", "Gone have to no caller ID Kobe", "Where is Jayson Tatum when you need him?" - Fans with no mercy for 3x All-Star after poor show in Game 6 of Finals

The Boston Celtics lost Game 6 of the NBA Finals. While the team as a whole struggled to perform, Jayson Tatum was designated public enemy number one for NBA fans on Twitter.With one of the poorest performances of his career coming in the biggest game of the season, Tatum was left hanging his head. Considering the dismal stretch of outings the 24-year-old has had, many expected him to step up for the side in Game 6.Unfortunately, this did not come to pass. Succumbing to the pressure, Tatum played uncharacteristically for the majority of the game. Racking up five more turnovers to increase his total to 100, Tatum made history in an undesirable category.Following yet another passive game, fans eviscerated Jayson Tatum after the loss. Here are some of the funniest reactions to the situation:JOEY@JWeppJaylen Brown to Jayson Tatum in the locker room77052300Jaylen Brown to Jayson Tatum in the locker room https://t.co/WbQ0KNWuVsNOTSportsCenter@NOTSportsCenterWhen Jayson Tatum checks his phone after the game58241314When Jayson Tatum checks his phone after the game https://t.co/U1wpsXYdzS#45➡️🌴@AdebayosGoatJayson Tatum when the Celtics need him most1842253Jayson Tatum when the Celtics need him most https://t.co/OqCErzavUsLakeShowYo@LakeShowYoJayson Tatum in the finals98742480Jayson Tatum in the finals https://t.co/CssdJAYmnGRich@UptownDC_RichKobe Bryant dropping down from heaven to slap Jayson Tatum after he dropped 13 points in an NBA Finals elimination game1079188Kobe Bryant dropping down from heaven to slap Jayson Tatum after he dropped 13 points in an NBA Finals elimination game https://t.co/ciVZV46ANXMarcus Mosher@Marcus_MosherI never ever wanna hear Jayson Tatum ever mentioned in the same breath as Kobe again. Never.1707340I never ever wanna hear Jayson Tatum ever mentioned in the same breath as Kobe again. Never.President Ejm 🤴🗣️🇲🇽@EjmSpamKobe Bryant watching Jayson tatum dickride him then airball in clutch time:1119188Kobe Bryant watching Jayson tatum dickride him then airball in clutch time: https://t.co/KOGd1SMP5pDB WAVO🤴🏾@DeeBlockDavoJayson Tatum you better not text Kobe phone tonight 115221714Jayson Tatum you better not text Kobe phone tonight 💯jose@KlayForTreyJayson Tatum when season is on the line20944Jayson Tatum when season is on the line https://t.co/s1J4IvwL45Your Best Friend's Black Friend@IAmStatMattKobe looking at the Celtics after Jayson Tatum made those posts37763Kobe looking at the Celtics after Jayson Tatum made those posts https://t.co/JDG66pXr3F&lrm;ً@JahGoatedThis is what Jayson Tatum will be seeing on his security cameras tonight604172This is what Jayson Tatum will be seeing on his security cameras tonight https://t.co/vXMxdMmoDBcam@ivalleycamI never wanna hear that Jayson Tatum is better than Devin Booker1285218I never wanna hear that Jayson Tatum is better than Devin BookerMink Flow@currypistonnJayson Tatum531109Jayson Tatum https://t.co/jNh8YnfogYPalmer Azim Sparta the IV@klappazmedleyJayson Tatum when its time to take over like Kobe #GSWvsBOS45163Jayson Tatum when its time to take over like Kobe #GSWvsBOS https://t.co/Kz5El5V5J0Moises Rosas@moisesrosas21Where is Jayson Tatum when you need him?🤡 Don’t ever compare him to Luka57380Where is Jayson Tatum when you need him?🤡 Don’t ever compare him to Luka😴🈯️@UncleLeek_Jayson Tatum the whole game158126Jayson Tatum the whole game https://t.co/jxBmTnz3PoBASED SAVAGE@crackcobain__Jayson Tatum gone have to no caller ID Kobe after this game2236225Jayson Tatum gone have to no caller ID Kobe after this gameethan 🫐@J0SHALLENNhug your friends and family and let them know that pascal siakam has a better finals performance than jayson tatum8423hug your friends and family and let them know that pascal siakam has a better finals performance than jayson tatumConsidering the amount of attention the Celtics star drew because of his gestures to honor Kobe Bryant's memory, the backlash Tatum received afterward was harsh.Notching up 13 points when the lights shone brightest, the 24-year-old fell far short of expectations. With a series of poor performances under his belt, the young star has gained valuable experience from his time in the Finals.While the potential for growth remains immense, the loss will come as a huge blow to Tatum at this point in time.Jayson Tatum faces the music as Boston come up short in the NBA FinalsThe Boston Celtics moments before losing Game 6While the entire team has been culpable for poor performances in the last three games, Jayson Tatum stands out in particular. With careless passes and turnovers, the 24-year-old stood out like a sore thumb.Guarded by Andrew Wiggins, the Celtics superstar struggled to produce on the offensive end. While his scoring in Game 5 was still noteworthy, Game 6 was a nightmare.Shooting 6-18 from the field, Tatum got worse as the game went on. With the Warriors' defense bearing down on him, he committed several errors. This was particularly costly as it started a negative cycle for the Celtics.In the current narrative, this performance raises several questions about Tatum's ability as a leader and as a superstar. In the grand scheme of things, however, this can be revised.The young star has a lot of room to grow. Having only made his first appearance in the NBA Finals, Tatum is bound to adapt eventually.