Jayson Tatum and son Deuce.Photo:Instagram/jaysontatum

Jayson Tatum Shares Father’s Day Vacation Photos as He Celebrates Being ‘Deuce’s Dad’

Instagram/jaysontatum

Jayson Tatumenjoyed a laid-back vacation with some serious views as he celebratedFather’s Daywith his little boy.

The NBA forward, 25, shared photos on Instagram Sunday showing how he and sonJayson “Deuce” Christopher, 5, were spending the day poolside and rafting in a picturesque tropical location.

In a series of photos, The pair also pose together on a boat and on a jet ski as they enjoy their vacation.

“Deuce’s dad💪🏽,” Tatum captioned the shots.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Tatum was 19 when he welcomed his son Deuce, who has sincebecome a big hit with the Celticsand with players across the NBA. Tatum shares Deuce with ex-girlfriend Toriah Lachell.

“I think 2017 when I got drafted, I didn’t have Deuce, but he was born in 2017 so that was big, that was the biggest year of my life, right? Starting this new chapter in my career, I just had a child,” Tatum explained.

Maddie Meyer/Getty

Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics holds his son Deuce Tatum on the court after the Celtics defeat the Charlotte Hornets 120-111 at TD Garden on April 28, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts

“My mindset was not to sacrifice either, that I was going to be the best father as I could as well as the best basketball player,” the Boston Celtics star continued. “There was no guideline or there was no exact way to do it. It was all about what was natural.”

“I just do what’s natural. I’m around him every day. I think being able to go through this journey together, because I was 19 when I got drafted, it’s kind of like we’re growing up together,” Tatum noted. “As he’s gotten older, I’m going through my career, sharing these moments, experiencing this together as we grow up. I think it’s the coolest part for me.”

source: people.com