The Celtics have fallen on the wrong side of too many close games this season. Boston’s loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Christmas Day was just the latest example. Sure, take the loss with a grain of salt, considering Boston was incredibly shorthanded against the reigning NBA champs. But in games decided by five points […]
“The anonymous coach’s criticism is also overly harsh. Tatum defends well. He isn’t just preoccupied with scoring.
Tatum’s big problem: He doesn’t pass well enough for how much the ball is in his hands. But he’s just 23 and still learning. He can improve his skills and become more capable of winning on his terms. Or he can adjust his game to fit better into a team construct. Probably both.
Will he strike the right balance to maximize winning?
Who knows? Of the numerous rising stars to face this challenge, some really figure it out. Others don’t.”
The Celtics get their second regular-season shot at Toronto Wednesday night — their third overall since training camp — and Jayson Tatum can count on all of those unorthodox coverages and blitzes that Raptors coach… 744 more words
Whether you believe Jayson Tatum is of superstar caliber, his merchandise certainly sells like he is. The NBA and its Players’ Association on Wednesday announced which players had the most popular selling jerseys, and the Boston Celtics star cracked the top five. Unsurprisingly, global icon LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers came in at […]
After making an All-NBA team for the first time in his career, Jayson Tatum’s ensuing season didn’t deliver the same results. Statistically, the Boston Celtics wing was better his last season than in 2019-20. But he missed some time due to COVID-19 and his team didn’t perform as well, which some docked against him. Still, […]
For all the uninspired basketball the Boston Celtics have played this season, Jayson Tatum looks like he’s found a will to win of late. The All-Star wing put together quite the month, reaching a new career-high in scoring to tie Larry Bird’s single-game franchise record, compiling the best three-game stretch in Celtics history and earning […]
Garden fan capacity will be increased to 25% on May 10, but for now, 12% — or roughly 2,800 spectators — is there to support their team. 927 more words
By Doug Alden Associated Press BOSTON — Jaylen Brown hit a 3-pointer with 16.7 seconds remaining in overtime, Jayson Tatum scored a career-high 60 points and the Boston Celtics rallied from a 32-point deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 143-140 on Friday night. Tatum, whose previous career best was 53 points scored against Minnesota on […]
Jayson Tatum is just 23 years old, but the All-NBA forward already has been a part of some spectacular games. Since his rookie year, he’s benefited from the experience of being at least a role player on the Boston Celtics during their deep playoff runs over the last three years. Not to mention, two All-Star […]
Deuce Tatum has fans everywhere. The 3-year-old son of Jayson Tatum, and Boston star in his own right, long has been a Celtics fan favorite. But the toddler reached legendary status Tuesday. Following the Celtics’ win over the Suns, it was a hilarious moment to watch Phoenix point guard and 11-time NBA All-Star Chris Paul […]