Jayson Tatum signed a $314 million supermax contract extension with the Boston Celtics after helping lead the historic franchise to its 18th NBA title last June.

Even without the massive contract, the Celtics star made it clear that he has no intention of leaving Boston, according to Andscape’s Marc J. Spears.

“Time flies,” Tatum said, according to Spears. “I was drafted in 2017… My son was born here. I bought my first car here. And I personally admire and love the relationships that I’ve built within the organization, all the coaches that I’ve had, of course the front office, security, trainers, chefs, the fans, the people that work at the Garden, all the ball boys who do our laundry. I can’t imagine starting over the relationships I’ve built over the last seven, eight years and leaving them or this place.”

Tatum added: “Of course it’s much more than that and I’m grateful for everything that’s come my way. But more importantly, they want me to be here. I understand that I was instrumental in building the legacy of the Celtics. A small part that I feel like I’m a part of. There are a lot of ten-year-olds in Boston who feel like I’m part of their childhood. “I grew up watching him play at the Garden. I grew up watching him win championships.’ In a sports town like Boston, it’s special to be a part of it.”

Winning a title cemented Tatum’s place in Celtics history alongside players like Larry Bird, Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett.

“To be part of Celtics history, you have to have won a championship,” Tatum said. “We have 18 now. All the best players here have won a championship. They are held to the highest standards. You have to win at least one. It felt good to get that. I’m happy about that.”