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'This kid, he's going to be a superstar': Jayson Tatum is no average rookie

BOSTON -- Long after the practice court had cleared following a late October workout, Boston Celtics forward Marcus Morris could be heard playfully trash-talking rookie Jayson Tatum as the two engaged in spirited 1-on-1 work.

After Morris twice created space for a pair of midrange jumpers, Tatum finally generated a stop and extracted a bit of revenge against the veteran by repeatedly attacking the basket and using his length to finish layups with Morris, sidelined for the start of a season due to a balky knee, unable to fully contest.