Jayson Tatum has established himself as one of the NBA’s top stars for years now.
But the 26-year-old forward has taken another major step forward in 2023-24 — making a legitimate case for league MVP while leading a stacked Boston team that boasts the top record in the NBA.
Celtics legend Paul Pierce has seen firsthand the strides that Tatum has made over the past year — with the duo taking part in summer workouts following Boston’s disappointing exit in the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals.
Even during those offseason meetings, Pierce felt as though Tatum was ready to elevate his game to another level in 2023-24.