Silver linings in Jayson Tatum’s slow offensive start

Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty ImagesAfter a pair of impressive victories over the defending champion Toronto Raptors and the lowly New York Knicks, the Boston Celtics are 2-1 to begin their young season, fueled by impressive effort on the defensive end of the floor as well as the offensive glass. They’ve been all cylinders except for one: their offense, which has limped through some prolonged stretches of ineffectiveness.

Among the key factors behind the Celtics’ slow offensive start has been Jayson Tatum. Though he’s averaging 20 points per game through the Celtics’ first three games, it’s taken him 20 shots attempts per game to reach that mark. His 46% true shooting percentage…