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Boston Celtics: Gregg Popovich’s comments prove how special Jayson Tatum is

Since coming into the league back in 2017, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has been seen by many as one of the brightest young stars the NBA has to offer. From his stupendous shooting touch to his voracity when finishing at the rim the, now, 21 year old has electrified fans and has many believing he will soon be seen as the face of the C’s franchise.

In the midst of a fantastic year, the Duke product finds himself boasting career bests virtually all across the board. Averaging 21.5 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.4 steals and just under a block per game, Tatum has been one of the main factors in Boston’s stellar 31-15 record and is gearing up for his first All-Star nod of his career.