Tatum return comes at perfect time for a realistic Celtics title run

Jun 21, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) points to the crowd with the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy during the 2024 NBA Championship parade in Boston. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images | Brian Fluharty-Imagn ImagesComing into this season, the expectations were understandably low for the Celtics. They were projected to be around a .500 team; maybe good enough to sneak into the playoffs if everything went right, and maybe looking at a top 5 pick if everything went wrong (depending on your point of view, I suppose).

But obviously, that hasn’t been the case at all, and the team has performed so well that fans are dreaming of chasing a championship.…