COMMENTARY
Jayson Tatum has been many things for the Celtics since first arriving in Boston in 2017.
- A spark of hope for the future
- A promising rookie who went toe to toe with LeBron James in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals
- A rising superstar
- A franchise fixture who helped Boston raise a sought-after 18th banner to the TD Garden rafters last year
But, through every stage of his lauded basketball career, Tatum has given Boston security and stability as one of the most durable stars in the game today.